Birdy
A CBCA Honour Book for Older Readers
$22.67
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
30 January 2024
Summary
An exquisite young adult verse novel that delves into the pain of loss and trauma and the healing balm of friendship, from the highly acclaimed author of The Art of Taxidermy.
Maddy is mute. Since the Incident she has barely spoken. And now she and her mother and brother are staying in a farmhouse on an old apricot orchard not far from town. It’s a chance to rest and recuperate—or a way to hide further away from the world.
Alice is waiting. Since Birdy, her darling daughter, d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922790606 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922790605 |
| Author: | Sharon Kernot |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 218g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-18 |
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Critics Review
‘Completely mesmerising, fresh and unexpected.’ * Diana Sweeney, on The Art of Taxidermy *
‘An exquisitely crafted verse novel.’ * NZ Listener, Best Kids’ Books of 2018 on The Art of Taxidermy *
‘Kernot’s writing is imbued with life and grace and moments of infectious joy.’ * SA Weekend on The Art of Taxidermy *
Sharon Kernot
Sharon Kernot is the author of three novels, including two acclaimed YA verse novels: The Art of Taxidermy and Birdy. Her poems and short stories have been published widely in Australia and internationally. Sharon lives in Mount Barker, South Australia.
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