Looking for a great read to start out the year? With themes of family, friendship, kindness and compassion, these four compelling contemporary novels are the perfect coming of age tales for any reader.
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'This timely and beautiful story reveals the invisible lines of kindness and empathy that connect us all.' SALLY RIPPIN -
Told with heart and humour, THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense. -
A beautiful coming-of-age story about three teenage girls from very different backgrounds who find themselves sharing a hospital ward, for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Fiona Wood -
A heart-warming animal tale of bravery and friendship between a lost boy, a daring girl and the dog next door - from an author celebrated for her honest, heartfelt and inclusive stories.
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