{"title":"Rod Morrison","description":"\u003cp\u003eRod Morrison writes compelling \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e that explores the resilience of the human spirit in times of challenge. His storytelling combines rich character development with vivid settings that draw readers deeply into each narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cstrong\u003eRefugee Wolf\u003c\/strong\u003e, Morrison delves into themes of survival, identity, and transformation, crafting emotive stories that linger long after the final page is turned. His work appeals to those who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"refugee-wolf-by-rod-morrison-9780992281540","title":"Refugee Wolf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefugee Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e follows Big Bad Ben, a larrikin wolf seeking refugee status on the Planet of Straw, the Planet of Sticks, and the Planet of McSpaceMansions. Our anti-hero, who speaks Aussie slang, is at the heart of this speculative, dystopian satire set in 2500 AD. Big Bad Ben hurtles through space in a clapped-out space shuttle, relentlessly pursued by humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a universe populated by surly porkers and characterised by excessive consumerism, the Super Hungry Pigs reject the wolf for arbitrary reasons. The story mirrors the allegorical, fairy tale structure of The Three Little Pigs, where the pigs repeatedly say \"no\" to the wolf, to reflect on how our society of excess has become increasingly inward-looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe universe of \u003cem\u003eRefugee Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e depicts a world of excess gone awry, being narcissistic in its consumption of a mythical world called Spacebook. This skewed sense of self arguably makes society fear \"the other,\" which includes asylum seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEndorsed by novelist and Patrick White 2016 award winner, Carmel Bird, the story is described as \"a powerful, engaging, accessible exposition of the issue of Australia and refugees. Also very funny.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a special education edition and can serve as a guide for teachers to explain the symbols contained in the story. Additionally, it provides students with insights into the underlying meaning of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127396511980,"sku":"9780992281540","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780992281540-refugee-wolf.jpg?v=1786000916"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rod-morrison.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}