Australia 1956. The state of Queensland is in its golden years. The Olympic games is weeks away. Thirteen-year-old Billy Owen is about to take the country by storm, as an Archibald prize contender. For Billy has created a painting of sheer magic that will change his life forever. Before he is believed to be the owner of it, Billy will be forced to leave home and go on a journey with Jane, to find a place of refuge at the Capricorn Caves. They will discover love and those thought passed. Jane will save Billy's life. Then, only on their return, unlike his father and grandfather, Billy will understand what it is like to be crowned the winner of the painting competition.
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