Lennie the Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony
Stephanie Owen Reeder

Lennie the Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony
Stephanie Owen Reeder
This is the inspiring true story of nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther who, at the height of the Great Depression in 1932, rode his pony from his home town of Leongatha in rural Victoria to Sydney to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Lennie’s 1,000-kilometre solo journey captured the imagination of the nation, and his determination and courage provided hope to many at a difficult time in Australia’s history.
Lennie the Legend begins with a terrible accident on the family farm, when Lennie, remarkably at such a young age, takes on the responsibility for the ploughing. Lennie is obsessed with the marvel of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and, as a reward for saving the farm from missing the planting season, his parents grant him his wish to ride on his own to Sydney for the opening of the bridge.
Lennie has all sorts of adventures along the way-a thief lurking in the bush in the dead of night, a raging bushfire, surprise appearances, celebrations in his honour, being the star of a newsreel, and meeting the Prime Minister.
This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in 3-7 days
Please note, our stock data is updated overnight, and availability may change throughout the day. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.

Follow The Rabbit Proof Fence
$19.95Buy now
Finding stock availability...
Read review

Young Dark Emu: A Truer History
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Upside-down History of Down Under
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

What’s Out There?
$29.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Sister Heart
$19.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Papunya School Book of Country and History
$16.95Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Sorry Day
$17.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

My Australian Story: Our Race for Reconciliation
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...