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The Song Walker
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From Zillah Bethell, winner of the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022 comes an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage set in the Australian Outback.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2024The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022."There are three questions that I need to find the answers to:Where am I? What am I doing here? And... Who am I?"When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case.She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets..."A tense and twisty story about friendship and music, and how we might all find out who we really are." Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week"A gripping and beautifully written adventure story with a terrific twist. " Irish Independent"A fabulous adventure." Holly Webb
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2024The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022."There are three questions that I need to find the answers to:Where am I? What am I doing here? And... Who am I?"When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case.She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets..."A tense and twisty story about friendship and music, and how we might all find out who we really are." Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week"A gripping and beautifully written adventure story with a terrific twist. " Irish Independent"A fabulous adventure." Holly Webb
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The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell is praised as an exciting and well-crafted children's adventure book. It is described as a compelling tale about friendship and music, featuring a gripping storyline with a surprising twist. The narrative is set against a striking backdrop and has received positive recognition from reviewers for its engaging and adventurous spirit.
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ISBN: 9781474966856
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 309g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Zillah Bethell was born in the shadow of the volcano Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea. She grew up without shoes, toys or technology; consequently she spent a lot of time in the sea swimming and in canoes - and occasionally, to earn money, she took tourists gold-panning in the highlands of Wau and Bulolo. Zillah's family returned to the UK when she was ten, and she was eventually educated at Oxford University and now lives in South Wales with her family.
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