Eye to Eye (novel) facts for kids
Eye to Eye hardback edition cover.
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| Author | Catherine Jinks |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, science fiction |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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September 1997 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 150 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-14-038444-8 |
Eye to Eye is an exciting science fiction novel written by Catherine Jinks in 1997. It's a young adult book, meaning it's perfect for readers aged 12-15. The story is about a character named Jansi who makes an amazing discovery in the desert.
Jansi finds a broken spaceship with a special computer inside. This computer can do something incredible: it can show thoughts, feelings, and even friendship!
About the Book
Publication and Formats
Eye to Eye first came out in Australia in 1997. It was published by Puffin Books as a paperback book. You could also listen to it as an audiobook from Bolinda Publishing.
In the same year, 1997, the book was also released in the United Kingdom. There, it was available in a hardback version.
Awards and Recognition
Eye to Eye won a big award in 1997 called the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel. It shared this award with another great book, Greylands by Isobelle Carmody. This award celebrates the best science fiction and fantasy books in Australia.
The book also won the 1998 CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers. This is a very important award for books written for older children in Australia.
