Sydney Bridge Upside Down Author:David Ballantyne The narrator of Sydney Bridge Upside Down Harry Baird lives in tiny, isolated Calliope Bay on "the edge of the world" with his mother, father and younger brother Cal. Summer has come, and those who can have left the bay for the attractions of the distant and unnamed city. Among them is Harry’s mother, who has left behind a case o... more »f homemade ginger beer and a vague promise of return. Harry and Cal are too busy enjoying their holidays, playing in the caves and the old abandoned slaughterhouse, to be too concerned with her absence. When their older cousin, the alluring Caroline comes from the city to stay with the Bairds, Harry is infatuated. Caroline and the boys spend the long summer days exploring the bay and playing games. However, Harry is very protective of Caroline and jealous of the attention she receives from men (which is a lot). The idea of a great summer holiday is overshadowed by certain “accidents” in the old slaughterhouse and a general air of suspicion and distrust pervades.« less