{"title":"Courtney Collins","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative storytelling of Courtney Collins, an Australian author known for her striking debut novel, \u003cem\u003eBird\u003c\/em\u003e. Delve into Collins' world of general fiction, where she masterfully weaves narratives that captivate the imagination and touch the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBird\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable novel inspired by the true story of an outlaw, vividly brought to life through Collins' lyrical prose and deep understanding of character development. Her work has been praised for its rich descriptive language and the seamless way in which it evokes the rugged landscapes of early 20th-century Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollins' exploration of themes such as freedom, survival, and redemption resonates with readers who appreciate beautifully crafted stories that do more than entertain; they provoke thought and linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Courtney Collins' literary artistry in our collection and lose yourself in a world of historical poignancy and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bird-by-courtney-collins-9780733652417","title":"Bird","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Margaret Atwood and Holly Ringland, \u003ci\u003eBird\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable novel about hope and resilience from one of Australia's most exciting emerging writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'You walk and the harvest moon casts the clearest of shadows. You are nervous. With a moon like that, it is not a night for escaping. It is a night made better for hunting runaway girls.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHimalayas: Unknown Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Ten thousand strands of trouble,' is what Bird's father says, watching as Bird's sister braids her hair. On the eve of her fourteenth year, that trouble finds Bird. Fleeing her home to escape an arranged marriage, she attempts to vanish into a crowd of pilgrims - not knowing that violence is circling, and that it already has its eyes on her. In search of her own life and her own truth, she could never imagine how long and how far it would take her.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarwin: Present Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaking in a hospital bed, Bird tries to remember what brought her here. A man whose gaze she knew to fear, a stolen car, a plastic gun, and a real bullet in her shoulder. Kindness is being offered here, so why is her instinct always to run? Strand by strand, she begins to remember...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA masterful and profoundly moving novel about a girl determined to live on her own terms, no matter the cost. \u003ci\u003eBird\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable story of hope, resilience, the power of connection and the most elemental bonds.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Reading Courtney Collins' writing is an experience akin to falling under the spell of a song. An evocative, enchanting storyteller.' \u003cb\u003eHOLLY RINGLAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A magical, heartbreaking page-turner. In luminous prose, Courtney Collins explores the vagaries of growing up, the slipperiness of time and space, the complexities of family and friendship, creativity and self-determination. I loved it.' \u003cb\u003eJENNIFER HIGGIE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Collins delivers propulsive but understated storytelling, with a refreshing focus on action instead of feelings... a gentle but deftly handled experience.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE SATURDAY PAPER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A work of hope and resistance.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWEEKEND POST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'It's been a long time in the making, but Courtney Collins' latest novel, \u003ci\u003eBird\u003c\/i\u003e, has been worth the wait... clear and engaging.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEWCASTLE HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hart\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003ci\u003eBird\u003c\/i\u003e tenderly explores womanhood intergenerationally through a lens of community, hope and resilience.' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710998925548,"sku":"9780733652417","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5224463482449.jpg?v=1754173492"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/courtney-collins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}