Summary
Georgina, a teenager alone and pregnant, is estranged from her mother and father. When she seeks refuge in a country town, she discovers her grandmother has passed away, leaving her more alone than ever. It is here that she must come to terms with the enormity of what she faces and the new life she is now responsible for. Told with incredible insight, this is a confronting and uplifting story.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781742031057 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1742031056 |
| Author: | Ben Beaton |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Australia |
| Imprint: | Black Dog Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2009 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 207mm x 139mm |
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Anyone reading this book will watch a child become an adult, right before their eyes.
Anyone reading this book will watch a child become an adult, right before their eyes. – James Roy
About The Author
Ben Beaton
Ben Beaton has taught English for the past fourteen years, and is currently the Head of Information Learning Technology at Scotch College in Western Australia. His current passion is writing. ‘Mama’s Song’ was inspired by the arrival of his own children, although he freely admits to not personally experiencing childbirth firsthand.
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