Bread and Honey facts for kids
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Author | Ivan Southall |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's fiction |
Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
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1970 |
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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.