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With sensitivity and authenticity, Clare Atkins brings these compelling narratives to life, encouraging young readers to think deeply about the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor our younger readers, Clare's book \u003cem\u003eEgg\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful addition, crafted to entertain and educate in equal measure. Throughout her books, she weaves together themes that resonate with children and young adults alike, creating stories that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the enriching world of Clare Atkins' books in our collection today, and find stories that inspire, challenge, and expand horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"between-us-by-clare-atkins-9781760640217","title":"Between Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eNona \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e comes a stunning new novel about two teenagers separated by cultural differences, their parents' expectations, and twenty kilometres of barbed-wire fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, CBCA's 2019 Book of the Year for Older Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs it possible for two very different teenagers to fall in love despite high barbed-wire fences and a political wilderness between them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnahita is passionate, curious, and determined. 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