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A Small Free Kiss in the Dark

By Glenda Millard
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A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard is a poignant tale about a boy named Skip, who escapes his life of neglect by running away. As a sudden war erupts in the city, he finds unexpected companionship with a homeless man and a young girl. Together, they navigate the challenges of survival and discover moments of beauty amidst chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if stories about resilience and the power of friendship during challenging times captivate your heart. The tale follows a young boy navigating a world turned upside down, finding comfort in alliances with unexpected companions. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate heartfelt narrations with an emotional depth that resonates with both younger readers and adults alike.

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A Small Free Kiss in the Dark

Two young boys, an old tramp, a beautiful lost dancer and her baby - rag-tag survivors of a sudden war - form a fragile family holding together in the remnants of a fun fair. This is a vivid, poetic story about life in the margins and the power of empathy and imagination to triumph over adversity.

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Skip's an outsider, a quiet observer. He draws pictures to make sense of the world. He's never fitted in. So he takes to the streets. Life there may be hard, but it's better than the one he's left, especially when he teams up with old Billy.

Then come the bombs which leave little Max in his care, and also Tia, the sad dancer, with her sweet baby, Sixpence. Scavenging for food, living on love and imagination... how long can Skip's fragile new family hold out as war grips the city?

A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard offers a poignant exploration of resilience and hope amidst adversity.

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A Small Free Kiss in the Dark is praised for highlighting the theme of kindness and the prosperity found in non-material wealth. It encourages readers to reflect on life's true priorities, resonating well with young audiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741756586

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Glenda Millard Young Adult

About the Author

Glenda Millard began thinking about the main character for this book after noticing a newspaper headline about 'urban tribes', and she wondered what life would be like for a young homeless boy, living with people thrown together in circumstances beyond their control. While the backdrop for this story is war, her intention was to capture the indomitable nature of hope. Glenda has written picture books, short stories and novels for children and young adults. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was an Honour Book in the 2004 CBC Awards and shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Layla Queen of Hearts was a winner in the 2007 Queensland Premier's Awards and was shortlisted in the CBC awards. Kaito's Cloth was also shortlisted in the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards.

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