The River and the Book [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2015] Jan 01, 2015 - Softcover

Alison Croggon

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9781406356021: The River and the Book [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2015] Jan 01, 2015

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406356026 ISBN 13: 9781406356021

Publisher: Walker Books, 2015

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River and the Book

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About the Author:

Alison Croggon is the acclaimed author of the Books of Pellinor, a high fantasy quartet which consists of The Gift, The Riddle, The Crow and The Singing. She is also the author of Black Spring, a fantasy reworking of Wuthering Heights. Alison is an award-winning poet whose work has been published extensively in anthologies and magazines internationally. She has written widely for theatre, and her plays and opera libretti have been produced all around Australia. Alison is also an editor and critic. She lives in Melbourne.Find out more about Alison at www.alisoncroggon.com and follow her on Twitter at @alisoncroggon

Review:

This lyrical tale is the story of a landscape and community destroyed by Western greediness. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide * This is a powerful and moving story about the exploitation of indigenous people by the First World. * Parents in Touch * The book is a slim one and yet manages to encompass Simbala's journey beautifully. [...]I recommend this book for teachers who wish to teach their students about the deeper issues of exploitation and disparate power among people. I recommend this book also for people looking for an unforgettable tale about a strong woman who takes what courage she has and forges a path of her own, meeting different people and learning to think beyond her horizons. Strongly recommended. * The Book Wars blog *

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