Salt River Road

Name: Salt River Road
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760992620
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By Molly Schmidt

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Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt is a heartwarming tale that delves into themes of family, identity, and self-discovery. Set in a small, tight-knit community, the story follows the protagonist navigating significant life changes while overcoming past grievances. Through carefully drawn characters and evocative settings, the novel explores the complex dynamics of personal growth and the journey towards a renewed sense of belonging.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories centered around family dynamics and rural landscapes. With rich character development and a gripping narrative, it offers a poignant exploration of personal growth, resilience, and the deep connections that bind communities. If you’re drawn to tales that blend heartfelt emotion with a touch of humour, this may be an excellent choice for you.

Salt River Road

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Introducing an exciting new voice in Australian fiction, Molly Schmidt, winner of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award. Salt River Road is a compelling coming-of-age novel about grief and healing set in a small town in the 1970s.

In the aftermath of their mother's death, the Tetley siblings' lives are falling apart. Left to fend for themselves as their family farm goes to ruins, Rose sets out to escape the grief and mess of home. When she meets Noongar Elders Patsy and Herbert, she finds herself drawn into a home where she has the chance to discover the strength of community, and to heal a wound her family has carried for a generation. Salt River Road is a poignant exploration of healing and resilience, small-town racism, and the power of human connection.

This story retains an innocence and a sense of decency even as it glides through pain, love and complex politics. It's refreshing, and open, and kind of tricky. – Kim Scott

An amazing new talent. – Brett D'Arcy

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760992620

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Molly Schmidt is a writer and journalist from the coastal town of Albany, Western Australia. Molly is passionate about producing stories that are inclusive of all members of her community. Written as part of her PhD under Miles Franklin Award winner Kim Scott, and novelist Brett D'Arcy, Molly collaborated with Noongar Elders to produce a novel that actively pursues reconciliation. Molly works as a radio producer and journalist for the ABC, where her passion for storytelling is put to good use.