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Awards
OverviewWinner: 2001 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Older Readers Winner: 2001 Arts Queensland Steele Rudd Australian Short Story Award Kenny is fourteen. His dad has just died and, to keep the family together, Kenny must find work. 'Be careful going through the flatlands,' his mother warns him. 'Don't stop for anyone.' But Kenny does stop, and what happens next will define the man he becomes. 'a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and rewarding book' Viewpoint 'to be read and re-read' Australian Book Review 'This book bridges generations, races and countries, showing that emotions are universal and fear exists in many forms.it all rings true.' Magpies 'Clarke reminds us that history is about people and that the consequences can ripple on for years' Guardian Education Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith ClarkePublisher: A&U Children's Imprint: A&U Children Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.50cm Weight: 0.168kg ISBN: 9781865087962ISBN 10: 1865087963 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 01 January 2002 Recommended Age: From 12 To 16 Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Tender, often wrenching narrative subtly guides readers to the essence of each character introduced, inviting them to share the terror, joys and epiphanies of each rite of passage. Clarke's quiet wisdom and keen understanding will touch hearts and stimulate the imagination.' Publishers Weekly, US'The emotionally intense stories explore themes about family, friendship, and intolerance through well-crafted vignettes and convincing dialogue.'Kirkus Reviews, US Author InformationJudith Clarke was born in Sydney and educated at the University of New South Wales and the Australian National University in Canberra. She has worked as a teacher and librarian and in adult education in Victoria and NSW. She now lives in Melbourne with her husband and has one grown-up son. Judith's novels include the award-winning Friend of My Heart and Night Train and the popular Al Capsella series. Her books have been published in the US and Europe to high acclaim. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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