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Unpacking Harper Holt

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Unpacking Harper Holt by Di Walker is a poignant story about a young girl named Harper who is navigating the challenges of moving to a new town and the emotional complexities within her family. As she adjusts to her new environment and school, Harper delves into her past and confronts significant personal changes. The book beautifully explores themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of family connections.
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Unpacking Harper Holt

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An emotional debut novel about love, loss, fitting in and finding a place to call home.


Harper Holt’s close-knit family is always moving. All she wants is to have a normal, quiet life – in one place. But when she experiences a devastating loss, she realises that her future will never be the way she imagined it. She will have to find a support system and a strength she never knew she had to overcome her grief and redefine herself. This is a heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful story about the way one unexpected moment can change your world.

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Unpacking Harper Holt by Di Walker explores the themes of family, grief, and community. The narrative delves into how a family navigates a devastating loss and the importance of support systems. Walker's experience as a counsellor adds depth, handling sensitive issues with care and weaving hope into the story, making it a poignant read for young adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760650599

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Di Walker has taught primary and secondary school. After retraining at university, she spent ten years working as an adolescent/family counsellor before returning to teaching. She now teaches year 5 at a school with a fabulous reading program that encourages students to read widely and daily. Di lives two hours outside of Melbourne, with her teenage son and their dogs. This is her debut novel.

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