Begin, End, Begin: A #Love Oz YA Anthology. Danielle Bind (editor.)
The theme of this book is beginnings and endings, a popular theme of Young Adult novels in general. Contemporary space-operas, romance, redemption, time travel and friendship are among these highly accessible stories of Australia's top Young Adult writers. A truly diverse anthology from some of our best.
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Singing My Sister Down: And Other Stories by Margo Lanagan
This book brings together ten celebrated short stories, and three new ones, from the talented author of Tender Morsels and Sea Hearts.
A bride accepts her devastating punishment. A piece of the moon is buried. A ferryman falls into the Styx. Wee Willie Winkie brings a waking nightmare. A new father dresses a fallen warrior princess and a sniper picks off clowns one by one. Margo Lanagan's stories will stay with you, haunting you with their quiet beauty and fine balance.
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Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R.J. Palacio
This book offers three parallel narratives occurring at the same moment in time as Auggie's journey in, Wonder - giving us an insight into how Auggie has affected the people around him. Here we discover the stories of Julian, the bully, Charlotte, the "do-gooder", and Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend. Thought-provoking, surprising, and heartbreaking, Auggie & Me is a must-read for the thousands of readers who loved Wonder.
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When Michael Met Mina by Randa Abdel-Fattah
When Michael meets Mina, they are at a rally for refugees - standing on opposite sides. Mina fled Afghanistan with her mother via a refugee camp, a leaky boat and a detention centre. Michael's parents have founded a new political party called Aussie Values.They want to stop the boats.
Mina wants to stop the hate.
When Mina wins a scholarship to Michael's private school, their lives crash together blindingly. A novel for anyone who wants to fight for love, and against injustice.
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