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Bread and Honey
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First edition
Author Ivan Southall
Country Australia
Language English
Genre Children's fiction
Publisher Angus and Robertson
Publication date
1970
Media type Print
Pages 118 pp
ISBN 0207954097
Preceded by Chinaman's Reef is Ours 
Followed by Josh 

Bread and Honey is an exciting children's novel written by the famous Australian author Ivan Southall. It was first published in 1970. The book even won a special prize called the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in 1971! You might also know this book by another name: Walk a Mile and Get Nowhere.

What's the Story About?

This story is about a 13-year-old boy named Michael Cameron. He lives in a quiet country town with his dad and grandmother. Michael's mom has passed away, and he's learning to cope with that.

One rainy day, during ANZAC Day celebrations, Michael meets a younger girl, who is nine years old. He bravely stands up for her against a local bully. This event helps Michael understand more about the adults around him. He also starts to figure out his own place in the world. It's a journey of growing up and learning important lessons.

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