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'Katherine was severly burnt in an accident when she was two years old. Now 17, she lives with her mother and 22-year-old sister. Their father left the family when they were very young. This is a moving and well-written tale of emotional and physical damage and Katherine's need to overcome her fears.'
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Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability Severe burns and disfigurement. Type of character Primary. Point of view Third person.
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