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Cold Skin

By Steven Herrick
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Cold Skin by Steven Herrick is a compelling young adult novel that follows the story of Eddie, who finds life in an outback town dramatically changed after the death of his father. As the community grapples with grief, secrets, and the harsh realities of their environment, Eddie navigates the complexities of family and friendship. The novel explores themes of loss and resilience while capturing the challenges faced by a young boy coming of age in a small, tight-knit community.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging story if you're drawn to tales that explore themes of identity, family dynamics, and personal growth. Set in a small Australian town, you'll find a compelling narrative that weaves poetry with a mystery plot, making it a unique and memorable read for young adults seeking depth and emotion.

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Cold Skin

First love, sexual awakening, murder, cowardice, vengeance and forgiveness . . . these are the powerful ingredients for Steven Herrick's gutsiest book yet; a page-turning read for teenage boys and girls; a story about father-son relationships and the many ways of being a man.

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Cowards don't always hide. Sometimes they're so gutless they need to stand out.

Eddie doesn't want to be in school, he wants to work in the mine. But his dad won't go down the coal pits and he won't let his sons go either.

Nothing much happens in Burruga, except for fights at the pub. Then one Friday night a girl is found dead by the river, and every man in the town comes under suspicion. Eddie is drawn into secrets and a bitter struggle for revenge.

Steven Herrick deftly reveals a cast of vivid characters in this chilling story of malice, power, and the courage to forgive. A riveting new YA novel from the author of By the River and other popular, award-winning books.

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Cold Skin by Steven Herrick is generally well-received in the young adult category. The book is praised for its poetic prose and powerful storytelling, despite its often dark and challenging themes. Reviewers appreciate the character depth and the emotional impact the narrative elicits.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741751291

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 276

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Steven Herrick Young Adult

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 he writes for children and teenagers and visits many schools each year. He loves talking to the students and their teachers about poetry and soccer. He lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife and two sons.

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