When Michael met Mina
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A novel for anyone who wants to fight for love, and against injustice.
When Michael meets Mina, they are at a rally for refugees - standing on opposites sides. Mina fled Afghanistan with her mother via a refugee camp, a leaky boat and a detention centre. Michael's parents have founded a new political party called Aussie Values.To learn more about this book, listen to Aprilus Maximus' review in following video.
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Glass Sword
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In the video above, Victoria Aveyard tells you why you should read Glass Sword.
This novel is a sequel to Red Queen. Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat. Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever? (Hatchette Books)
The Moonlight Dreamers
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An unforgettable story of friendship, self-belief and love. Amber, Maali, Sky and Rose are not like everyone else and they don't want to be. Becoming friends gives them the courage to be themselves. (Walker Books)
Average rating is 4 1/2 stars at Good Reads. Go to Good Reads for reviews.
The Road to Winter
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Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. But Finn's isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley - an asylum seeker - and she has escaped from the dangerous gang known as Rampage. (Text Publishing)This is an unforgettable novel about survival, honour, friendship and love. A 4 star rating at Good Reads.
Promise
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When a new family moves in next door, it takes Anna just two days to realise something is very wrong. She can hear their five year old daughter Charlie crying, then sees injuries on the little girl which cannot be ignored. Anna reports the family to the police and social services but no one comes to Charlie's aid. So when Charlie comes to her door asking for help, the only thing Anna can think to do is take the girl and run. (PanMacMillan)
Read why others have rated this book 4 stars at Good Reads.
