Bodder Finn at the Edge of the World

When the sky falls apart and plunges the land of Alibon into darkness, Bodder Finn must go to the edge of his world to find his way back home.

Bodder Finn, of Middle Spot Village in Alibon, is a very curious child. When his father travels to the remote coastal village of Light’s Edge, Bodder jumps at the chance to join him, along with his sister Ailie and his best friend Olo. Bodder is keen to see the Shadow Rim: the band of grey that surrounds Alibon at the edge of the orb’s light, before disappearing into the terrifying darkness of the Forever Night.

But Bodder gets more adventure than he bargained for when thunderous rocks fall from the sky, making waves that sweep him, Ailie and Olo out to sea on their small boat … and plunging all of Alibon into darkness. With no light to guide them, the trio must survive the perils of the Forever Night and find their way home, without falling off the waterfall at the edge of the world …

About the Author

Phil Cummings has published over eighty books for children, from picture books to novels, in a career spanning over thirty years. He has received a number of honours and awards for his work both in Australia and overseas, including a number of CBCA Notable Books, Shortlisting and Honour Book awards. His book BOY, illustrated by Shane Devries, was named by the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY) as an outstanding book for children with disabilities. BOY also won the Children's Peace Literature Award in 2017. His book Feathers, illustrated by Phil Lesnie, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards in 2018.