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'When you first realise the unfairness and randomness of death it eats into your thoughts like acid. Never before has Tamar felt so alone. Her older brother is dead, her mum's away and her dad's so wrapped up in restoring their ancient farmhouse he avoids talking about the things that really matter. Even friendly new neighbour Gavin can't get through to her, despite his eager attempts.
When Tamar discovers an old handwritten sheet of music and allows herself to play piano again, she meets gifted violinist Nathaniel who may just hold the key to her future. With no one else to turn to, Tamar is unwittingly drawn into a journey through time and music.' Source: http://uqp.uq.edu.au (Sighted 19/03/2012).
When Tamar discovers an old handwritten sheet of music and allows herself to play piano again, she meets gifted violinist Nathaniel who may just hold the key to her future. With no one else to turn to, Tamar is unwittingly drawn into a journey through time and music.' Source: http://uqp.uq.edu.au (Sighted 19/03/2012).
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Dedication: For Janet Fletcher
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Epigraph:
But who shall so forecast the years
And find in loss a gain to match?
Or reach a hand thro' time to catch
The far-off interest of tears?
'In Memoriam', Alfred Lord Tennyson
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single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 27 no. 2 2012; (p. 40)
— Review of The Messenger Bird 2012 single work novel -
Teen Spirits
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single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July-August no. 343 2012; (p. 78-79)
— Review of Preloved 2012 single work novel ; Night Beach 2012 single work novel ; The Messenger Bird 2012 single work novel -
[Review Essay] The Messenger Bird
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 5 May 2012; (p. 20)
— Review of The Messenger Bird 2012 single work novel -
[Review Essay] The Messenger Bird
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Winter vol. 20 no. 2 2012; (p. 43)
— Review of The Messenger Bird 2012 single work novel -
[Review Essay] The Messenger Bird
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single work
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— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , August vol. 56 no. 3 2012; (p. 36-37)
— Review of The Messenger Bird 2012 single work novel
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