Nimblefoot

Johnny Day, a remarkable boy from Ballarat, became Australia's first international sporting hero after winning the Melbourne Cup at just fourteen, but then mysteriously vanished from public view. In Robert Drewe's reimagining of his story, Johnny’s adventures continue beyond his race and early fame, leading him through a series of daring escapades, encounters with royalty, and life on the run. Blending elements of adventure, coming-of-age, and thriller, the story offers a captivating fictionalized account of a legendary Australian figure.