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By the River
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By the River
A memorable YA novel about the tough and tender sides of growing up in a small country town. Fourteen-year-old Harry has a knack for wriggling out of trouble, but escaping the constraints and memories that keep him trapped is not so easy, until it's a matter of life or death.
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A memorable YA novel about the tough and tender sides of growing up in a small country town.
Fourteen-year-old Harry has a knack for wriggling out of trouble, but escaping the constraints and memories that keep him trapped is not so easy, until it's a matter of life or death.
By the River is a compelling story of adolescence, resilience, and the journey towards freedom.
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By the River is praised for its concise and eloquent portrayal of characters, capturing their essence with deft strokes. The language is described as spare and lyrical, employing highly emotional poetry that evokes both laughter and sadness. Through Harry's compelling and sincere voice, the novel unfolds with exquisite prose verse, offering a beautiful depiction of Australian identity.
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ISBN: 9781741143577
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2004
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 232g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Steven Herrick was born in Brisbane, the youngest of seven children. At school his favourite subject was soccer, and he dreamed of football glory while he worked at various jobs, including fruit picking. Now Steven writes for children and teenagers and visits many schools each year. He loves talking to the students and their teachers about poetry, and soccer.
Steven lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife and two sons.
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