The Red Cardigan by J.C. Burke - ISBN: 9780759320291
Paperback
Sometimes Evie sees things that other people don’t. She’s wary of the other kids at school, of what they might see in her drawings, or of what they would say if they knew she was different. But a missing girl is trying to tell Evie something. Evie can no longer ignore the question… Ages 13+.

The Red Cardigan

  • Paperback

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    3 May 2004

Summary

Who is the girl in the red cardigan?Who is the girl in the red cardigan?Sometimes Evie sees things that other people don’t. She’s wary of the other kids at school, of what they might see in her drawings, or of what they would say if they knew she was different. So most of the time she blocks it all out and pretends she’s just like everyone else.But a missing girl is trying to tell Evie something. A girl who is very persistent, who will not give up until she is found. A girl who once wore the red cardigan Evie now wears. And Evie can no longer ignore the question that needs an answer … Who is the girl in the red cardigan?

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780759320291
ISBN-10:0759320292
Author:J.C. Burke
Publisher:Random House Australia
Imprint:Random House Australia Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:3 May 2004
Weight:164g
Dimensions:12mm x 128mm x 198mm
Audience Age:12
A-Format
B-Format
The Red Cardigan by J.C. Burke - ISBN: 9780759320291
128 × 198 mm
C-Format
A4
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Critics Review

“A

“A psychological drama with a tightly written plot and a strong grasp of characterization … Burke is a powerful new writer.” –Australian Book Review

About The Author

J.C. Burke

J.C. Burke was born in Sydney in 1965, the fourth of five sisters. With writers for parents, she grew up in a world of noise, drama and books, but she decided to become a nurse after her mother lost a long battle with cancer. Since Burke started writing in 1999, she has published a number of acclaimed books for teenagers and young adults, including Children’s Book Council Notable Books White Lies and The Red Cardigan, Aurealis Awards finalist Nine Letters Long, The Story of Tom Brennan, Faking Sweet, Starfish Sisters, Ocean Pearl and Pig Boy. The Story of Tom Brennan won the 2006 CBC Book of the Year - Older Readers and the 2006 Australian Family Therapists Award for Children’s Literature. It is currently on the NSW HSC syllabus list. Jane lives in Sydney with her family.

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