AustLit

'On a visit to her sister, Eve has confirmation of what she already knows - that her sister, Rose, is not in a happy marriage. While trying to enjoy the break with her sister, Eve finds it hard to put up with her difficult brother-in-law. It's not long before the situation comes to a head. Meanwhile, teenager Perry's own home life is also not a happy one. Often hungry and always ignored, Perry doesn't seem to be as important to his mum as her daytime TV. When he witnesses a house fire and the impressive work of the firefighters, Perry has new plans for his future. But after his mum receives a letter from his school, her boyfriend seeks to teach Perry a lesson. However, Perry soon decides that it's his turn to teach everybody else a lesson.' (Publication summary)

'From Nothing to Zero presents edited extracts from letters written by asylum seekers held in Australia's detention centers. These letters provide a rare glimpse into the world of refugees who have fled war and persecution in their own countries. Several of the contributing detainees have been held for more than three years, often with no end to their incarceration in sight.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.