{"title":"Luke Palmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Palmer’s works offer a fresh and engaging take on young adult fiction, blending relatable themes with lyrical storytelling. His books often explore the complexities of adolescence with a thoughtful and authentic voice that resonates deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the introspective journey of \u003cem\u003eBig Words\u003c\/em\u003e to the dynamic energy of \u003cem\u003ePlay\u003c\/em\u003e, Palmer crafts narratives that examine identity, creativity, and the search for meaning. His writing invites readers to reflect on the power of language and self-expression in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"play-by-luke-palmer-9781915444318","title":"Play","description":"Four boys grow up together at school, itching to get out of their small town. They play games, scoring points from each other, anything to pass the time until they’re free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Matthew slips into his imagination, Luc pushes his body to the limit, and Johnny … well who knows what Johnny’s up to. But when Mark starts running errands for his older brother’s mysterious associate, he thinks he’s found the best game of all. There’s money in his pocket and his friends have started looking at him differently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Then Mark breaks a rule, and quickly realises that the penalties in this game far outweigh the prizes. Can they all make it to the finish line before someone loses more than just face?","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082398712044,"sku":"9781915444318","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27111673482869.jpg?v=1765274118"},{"product_id":"big-words-by-luke-palmer-9780008789848","title":"Big Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiggest goes first – always. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Kiln, the forbidden wasteland where Sam and his mates hang out. So when Sam comes up with a plan to go sledging on the rust-ridden bonnet of a rotting car, he goes first. To show the others how it’s done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis mates aren’t so keen. But there’s no complaining. No backing down. Those are the other rules of Kiln. Even when they lead to disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill their friendship survive the wreckage that follows, or is it time for the rules to be changed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47417806520556,"sku":"9780008789848","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91DyCKl6Y3L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774310532"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/luke-palmer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}