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She's louder than the backfire of your dad's motorbike.

How long is a van going to take to get fixed? Who knows, but we've got to

out a way to get her out of here soon.

How am I supposed to sleep with you two blabbing on, eh?

Well, since we're all awake, come on, Marion, up against the bike.

Rise and shine.

Morning. Morning, kids.

Sneaking off somewhere, Pia?

Oh, uh, school.

On a weekend?

Mrs Church will be there. Special project.

What about repairs to my van?

When I get back?

Special project, my big fat foot.

It's townie business.

Backpack, homework, hurry.

All right, we're going to have to do it all again.

Get in here or see anything, all right?

Ah!

Tell anyone about this and we'll shave all your hair off, all right?

Now scram!

Here, you owe me ten bucks.

Charlie? Backpack?

Bag? Hello, Gran?

How are you? Thanks for having me to stay.

Yeah, hi, Gran.

Hi, Mum. How are you? Hello, darling.

Oh,

those feral braids put kinks in Abby's hair, Mum. I told you. Hello, Mum. How

are you? I asked Gran to do it.

Remember this?

You were dying for this for your room a few months ago.

When I get back, I thought we could redesign your whole room.

Nice and new for you to move back into.

No, Mum.

I was thinking I might be able to keep living here with Gran.

And Gran says she likes me being here.

Well, perhaps Gran does, but I want you home again.

I'm not going back home.

Charlie, turn that down, please.

I won't have you running around with those feral children, Abigail.

It's like being a prisoner.

That's a tad dramatic.

Charlie! You've got to talk Mum into letting me stay, Gran. Abby, it will

it worse if I come between you and Rachel.

You'll have to find a way to sort it out.

I'm too old for all this.

Again.

That's it.

Enough. No TV, no computer games. Outside.

Do what?

Entertain yourself.

Be enterprising.

Climb a tree.

Quick, before Charlie sees.

There must be something that'd make your mum change her mind and let you stay

here. Yeah, a miracle.

So, seven dollars. Or I told mum you got feral sneaking in. I thought it was

five. I put up my prices. You blackmail your sister for money?

I'm broke. I'll have to owe you. And for the camera.

And I'm taking it back. Charlie, come on. We need it for the video

So that's what everyone at school's doing. Well, you're in the wrong age

to enter. So scram.

mocked up our shot. Well, you've mocked up ours too. You're just messing around.

That's got nothing to do with survival. Of course it does.

Surviving an attack by aliens.

You see, the mummy's rose up from the dead.

Don't give it away. They're our competition, dumbo.

It's supposed to be a documentary.

Real. They said use your imagination.

Ta -da! You're just doing some boring old survival of the environment stuff.

We're doing stuff the judges will love. Sitting in a wheelbarrow, yeah.

It's to get a smooth shot.

You two have no idea how to do this, have you? Say that to the judges when we

win first prize.

Well, to win, you'll need to have a tape in the camera first.

You moron. You said you put one in. No, you did.

Come on.

Pathetic.

Okay, Carla, push me back to the beginning.

This is the only way we'll get any sleep.

Yeah, it's going to be weeks before Kizzy's van's fixed.

What now? That's true. Snobs, go away.

Oh, stop.

Go away.

You're ruining it.

Snobs, get your own bit.

Oh, you two doing that video thing?

Yeah, don't tell Kizzy.

She hates TV and stuff.

Thinks it turns you into a townie. Mrs Church said we didn't have to do it. But

it counts as a major project if we do.

Don't you ever listen, Clark? Plus, the outdoor bounce store is giving a $300

gift voucher as first prize. And second prize is a tenth. A tenth?

Well, we could put Kizzy in it. Solve everything.

Great. Spike and I will go in with you then. But you two have no idea about

making a video.

You've hardly seen any TV.

You know, heaps more about how to survive than any townies do. Yeah, so

teach you about the survival stuff.

And you teach us about the video stuff.

You're holding it crooked, Carla. No, I'm not. Here, let me do it.

We'll never be finished by tomorrow night.

You make me push the wheelbarrow, carry the gear, bring lunch. None of the

interesting stuff, Brooke.

You're not as good at it. It's a competition for kids. It doesn't have to

perfect. Of course it does.

We want to win.

It's supposed to be fun.

We don't have time for fun.

We've got to finish the map, put in the voice stuff, get the shots of the

sunrise and the beaches and the birds.

I've got shots of sunrise, beaches and birds.

I thought I told you to scram, Charlie Oakley. I'm back again with this.

That's beautiful.

Where did you get that? I did it.

And you can have it for $3.

Keep your dog happy and healthy.

Crunchy bite.

See,

that was mostly pictures and the voice put in afterwards.

Now here's some of our stuff.

Taking care of our planet is the most important concern for all of us.

Every time it rains, stormwater drains into our oceans and rivers, bringing

it pollution and possible disease.

Our concern must be transformed into action if our marine, animal and plant

is to survive and function as we need it to. Boring.

That's not going to win us a tent.

Okay, okay, don't rub it in. We have to do something exciting, fun, different.

Go away.

Shoot. Snob, go away.

Oh, Snob.

Go away.

You're ruining it.

Snob, get your own pitch.

Snob's is the best thing in it.

Yeah, maybe we should make him the reporter.

Talking about things we do to survive.

And I could do his voice.

Do your talking face, Snob.

A townie kid out in the bush without a compass, a map or a mobile phone, they'd

fall apart.

But me and my mates, we could survive most anywhere.

What do you reckon? I reckon we could have a real winner here.

What do you reckon, snobs?

I must have done something to it. I must have. You're the one who

dropped it.

If I tell you how to fix it and it works, will you pay me two dollars?

Sure. You've got to turn the power off.

You should have hired a brain when you hired the costume.

You've got the tables plugged in wrong too.

Finally. Okay, hang on.

Maybe you should stick around in case we need you again.

That's what I'm here for.

That was great.

So this is homework, and that's school.

Looks like a lot of mucking about to me. It really is schoolwork, Kizzy. Not in

my book.

Back to camp now.

School's changed a lot since people our age were children, Kizzy.

We oldies have to keep up. Not with townie things we don't.

You sound just like Rachel, only in reverse.

I'm nothing like your daughter.

Miss Church tells me she's very impressed with your topic.

How kids like us can survive in the bush.

Doesn't sound very townie.

Lunch.

You need to keep up your energy when you're working hard.

Great, thanks, Gran.

Thanks, Mrs. Walston. Yeah, thanks.

Yum.

May I give you a ride back, Kizzy?

I'll walk, thanks.

It's the best thing ever.

It's a disaster.

Jolena on her baptism will dye her eyebrows green.

Can you use some of it, can't we?

Yeah, for funniest tone videos.

Couldn't stand it if the ferals won.

Do you know where they are?

Yep.

What's Nobbs doing?

Dumb. No, it's a great idea.

Trudy, what's Snob's thing?

Well, have a look at this, Snob's.

Hey, what's going on? You're faking everything.

Move. You don't know this bit of bush?

Yeah, so you just might find whenever you turn the camera on, we appear.

But that's sabotage. Who's going to know? The camera's on record.

Snob's has got the evidence on tape.

Hey, Snob.

Dog, dog, let's go.

No way are we going to let those losers beat us.

Abby and Pierce stuff's really that good?

Yeah, and funny. Snob's is great.

I can't wait to see it. Means we're going to have to do something really,

special. You can do lots of cool stuff when you put it together with a

See, I don't really know much about that part.

I do.

How much will it cost?

How did you enjoy your dinner, children?

That was great, Gran, thanks.

You're welcome.

Oh, the amount of milk children get through.

I'm going to have to get some more before breakfast. Before that storm

I'll be back soon.

You're going to earn me big time.

You're going to end up a millionaire.

Would you be in mind of sleeping over? She wouldn't, but if she doesn't know,

then she won't feel she has to tell Mum about it. Oh, that looks good.

You can sleep in the back jump room. No one goes in there, but you'll have to be

quiet. So tomorrow we have to fill a cookie with the carrot plaster.

And how to make rope from plant fibres.

Gran can't be back yet.

Mum. Hello, darling.

No sooner will we be sitting at the airport lounge than Simon gets a call

from meetings.

Honestly.

Hello, darling.

Hi.

Total waste of a day.

The children drank all the milk. It'll have to be herbal tea. That's fine.

Charlie, get your things.

Abby, you can come home tonight. We'll get a video. Can't I stay here tonight?

I've hardly seen you in over a week, Abby.

But I've got things on at school tomorrow.

Me too. I want to stay too.

What is going on with you two?

Go and get your things now.

Rachel, I don't do the motherly advice thing very often.

I have a feeling you're about to, though.

I've come to realise that I was wrong to pressure you when you were Abby's age

to stop seeing Clarissa Bellingham and those other toffee -nosed girls.

It only made you more determined to be friends with them and reject me.

Abby loves you, Rachel.

She wants to show it.

If you could just give her a bit more freedom.

Trust her.

A tad more.

Abby!

Yes, Mum?

Okay.

You and Charlie can stay here tonight. We'll have dinner with Dad tomorrow

night. Thanks, Mum.

And maybe we can work something out for the rest of the year that'll suit us

both.

Better get going before it rains.

Drive safely.

Thanks for the tea, Mum.

And everything.

What on earth's going on? Grandma, I can explain.

Yes, I think perhaps you should. Evening, Mrs. Walston. Mum, I forgot to

you the... Mum, we needed an early start for filming and the boys couldn't sleep

at the camp. You're going to stay here?

Mum, all the vans were wrecked in that storm.

Abby? In the car. You too, Charlie.

Now. Mrs Oakley, we're doing a school project and Abby... Abby will be having

nothing further to do with any of you.

Fran didn't know about this, Mum. Well, she should have.

Charlie will collect Abby's things tomorrow.

Come on.

Storm in a teacup. I'm sorry, Mrs Walton.

Yes. We've caused enough problems.

We'll leave. You'll do nothing of the sort.

It's pouring out there, and I'm not driving in that.

Oops.

I don't like thunder much either.

Right. Pia, you sleep in Abby's room.

Marion, Spike, you bunk in the back room. And you two snobs.

The car won't start.

It's going to take roadside repairs two hours to get here. And Charlie won't

come back inside.

Well, we'll get him in when the rain stops. Now...

Out of those wet clothes and into some hot showers for heaven's sake. Go on.

Go on. Go on.

Come on.

What are you doing?

Checking what's on the tapes.

I thought maybe you guys could finish the film without me.

We wouldn't know how.

Besides, it's no fun if we can't do it all together.

Yeah, I have the best fun with you guys too.

I'm so prejudiced.

Just like Kizzy.

I always thought Mum and I would be really good friends.

But now, I reckon we're going to end up just like her and Gran, which would be

really bad.

Mum, it's after midday. How could you let me sleep so long?

You obviously needed it.

Where's Abby and Charlie? I dropped them all at school to finish their project.

Oh, and the repairman fixed your car.

Oh, all right. Well, I'll go and collect the kids just as soon as I've had a

shower. Fine.

But before you leave, there's something I want to show you.

All right.

Here she comes.

You guys hungry?

Okay, give it a try.

Hey,

Spike, give some of this milk. Oh, beautiful.

Nothing like a juicy roast for dinner.

Especially when you've caught and cooked it yourself.

Yum. Cut.

It's looking great.

Yeah, but we started so late.

Do you reckon we'll finish on time? We have to. We've put so much hard work

it. Plus, we've got to prove to people like your mum that we're not just some

scungy ferals. We know stuff.

Valuable stuff. Forget my mum. There's no hope for her. Come on, let's get

going.

Finished the video label, Charlie? Yep.

Have you finished the credits yet, Carla? Just about.

Girls, I have to take your tape now to get it in on time.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Well done, Brooke, Carla, Charlie.

Looks like Abby and her feral friends didn't get theirs finished after all.

Yes, very disappointing.

Here it is, Mrs Church.

Thank you, Marriott.

What a great cover.

Now, apparently they've had quite a few entries from some of the other schools,

but fingers crossed, may the best one win. And I know I will.

prejudice, just like Kizzy.

I always thought Mum and I would be really good friends.

But now, I reckon we're going to end up just like her and Grant.

We should be really bad.

Yeah.

My mum died when I was three.

The way we live, you know, Rose, Kizzy, everyone looks after you.

But at Mum, that would be really special.

I came in at that point.

They obviously didn't realise they'd pressed record.

Hi.

Everything OK?

Judge! Sam!

Do you have any more application forms from the school camp?

Sure, I've got some in the car. I'll grab one for you.

It's in the back of the magazine.

Thanks. Okay, enjoy the rest of the weekend. You too. Bye.

Look. What's that?

I thought the ferals were here for a blank one. Where did you get the blank

tape? Your backpack.

You stupid twit! I've already swapped them. You put the ferals tape back in

competition.

We don't get the paper. We won the video competition.

I don't believe it. We got the tent. No, you got first prize.

We got the tent.

Like we really need a tent.

Swap you then.

Sure.

You're on.

That's because it's okay with you two.

Fine. I've got an even better prize.

What? I can stay with Gran for now at least. Mum's going to think about it.

come? Don't know. She just seemed to change her mind.

I'm going to sleep like a bear in the winter tonight.

Me too.

Wow.

Your mum and dad's van's leaking.

I said they could use a new tent.

I'll buck down here.