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The Simple Gift
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A life-affirming free-verse novel for young adults, this is an honest and refreshing look at homelessness without the grunge. It is an uncomplicated love story which is certain to appeal to the wide audience this talented writer/performer has already attracted. 2004-5 HSC Standard English and HSC ESL English prescribed text.
A special reissue of a bestselling and award-winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick.
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A special reissue of a bestselling and award-winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick.
The Simple Gift tells the story of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo, and a rich girl whose paths intersect in an abandoned train yard. Each character carries their own personal baggage.
Through early mornings, long walks, and cheap coffee, they discover that, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. This novel offers a life-affirming look at humanity, generosity, and love.
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The Simple Gift by Steven Herrick generally receives favourable reviews in the Young Adult genre. Reviewers often praise its poetic style and the way it delves into themes of belonging and kindness. The book is noted for its emotional depth and the development of its main characters, offering readers a heartfelt and engaging experience.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780702231339
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2000
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 212g
Pages: 216
About the Author
Steven Herrick is one of Australia's most popular poets. He has published books of poetry for adults, young adults and younger readers. Love, ghosts and nose hair was shortlisted for the 1997 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards and the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. A Place Like This has been shortlisted for both the 1999 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards and the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. Over the past ten years Steven Herrick has performed his poems throughout Australia in schools, pubs, universities, festivals, rock venues and on radio and television. He has also toured Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore. He is one of Australia's most travelled and widely heard poets.
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