Hilarious & thought-provoking novel about a student revolution in a posh private boys’ school
Category: Contemporary Realism
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If Not Us by Mark Smith
A gripping coming-of-age eco-narrative (mini-review)
Bindi by Kirli Saunders
A beautifully written verse novel for upper primary children
Dear Medusa by Olivia A. Cole
Compelling post #MeToo verse novel (mini-review)