Diese Autorin beschäftigt sich mit Themen wie Kultur, Glauben, Beziehungen, Entwurzelung und Zugehörigkeit, Musik und Katzen. Ihr Schreiben ist tief in persönlichen Erfahrungen des Landlebens und des Unterrichtens im Ausland verwurzelt. Diese Autorin versucht, menschliche Identität und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt durch ihren einzigartigen literarischen Stil zu untersuchen.
Everything changes for thirteen-year-old Aster the night her brother dies. One day, she is accused of intentionally making a spelling mistake to insult the holy prophet. Her teacher is incensed and accuses her of blasphemy. A violent crowd forms outside the school and Aster is taken to jail to be tried at a later date.
Soraya is a storyteller. The stories from Afghanistan keep her memories alive in Australia, as she starts a new life under the shadow of a Temporary Protection Visa. But it is the ebony horse which flies through her dreams that helps her find a strange land between remembering and forgetting, a land where she can be safe. A powerful and moving story - Tom Shapcott
Set in Moghul India, the story follows Pepper Masalah and Zamir as they embark on a time-traveling adventure to locate the original owner of a magical carpet, Emperor Shah Jahan. When Zamir is wrongfully imprisoned for theft, Pepper must devise a plan to rescue him while also figuring out how to return home without the carpet. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, bravery, and the challenges of navigating a foreign time and place.
In a thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of Afghanistan, Pepper is captured by the mythical Simurgh, leaving her companion Zam stranded after he falls from their magic carpet. As Zam embarks on a challenging journey up the mountain to rescue Pepper, they must navigate the obstacles of their extraordinary circumstances and find a way back to Australia without their means of flight. The story weaves together elements of folklore and the bond of friendship in a quest for home.
Set against the backdrop of the River Nile, the story follows Pepper and Zam after a thrilling encounter with a crocodile. Seeking refuge, they find themselves in a temple where cats are worshipped, and Pepper is treated with extraordinary reverence. Her uniqueness draws the attention of the temple attendants, who have plans to make her a mummy, highlighting the blend of adventure and ancient traditions in this captivating tale.
Embark on a magical journey with Pepper, a black cat, and her 9-year-old companion Zamir as they navigate a distant land in search of a way back to Australia. The narrative weaves together elements of culture, legend, and history, enriching the adventure with depth and intrigue. This enchanting tale marks the beginning of a junior fiction series by Rosanne Hawke, promising readers a captivating blend of fantasy and cultural exploration.
Aidan embarks on a perilous quest to find his missing friend Jenice, leading him to cross a forbidden creek into an abandoned mine. There, he encounters a piskey named Raff and uncovers a hidden realm filled with mythical creatures that arrived with early Cornish miners. As he delves deeper, Aidan must confront the terrifying spriggans and their formidable dragaroo to uncover the mystery behind the town's vanished children and ensure both he and Jenice can escape the dark depths of the mine.
Shahana lives alone with her young brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides Kashmir in two. She finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is from across the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk by sheltering him.
A captivating and heartfelt story of one boy's resilience in the face of devastating drought.