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My Brother Ben
Luke and his big brother Ben spend the summer on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. Quiet Luke sketches birds, while Ben leaps off the Jumping Tree. The boys couldn’t be more different but they share the same dream: winning a boat so they can explore the creek properly.
Then Ben starts high school and the boys drift apart. When Luke catches Ben sneaking out at night, he knows his brother's up to something, but what?
A timeless story of birds and boats, and of brotherly love that is bigger than a wedge-tailed eagle, bigger than the sky.
Then Ben starts high school and the boys drift apart. When Luke catches Ben sneaking out at night, he knows his brother's up to something, but what?
A timeless story of birds and boats, and of brotherly love that is bigger than a wedge-tailed eagle, bigger than the sky.
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Published September 29, 2021
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August 24, 2022
This is one of those books that adults think kids will love. You know the ones. They always made you study them in English.
I personally really liked this book. It’s got some beautiful metaphors and presents problems that could very plausibly occurs in a child’s life, and then it works through them. It’s a well researched and gentle sort of story about brotherhood and that special sibling bond where they do everything together… right up until they don’t. It’s beautifully written and character driven, and inspired by a sort of a quiet melancholic longing for a boat. But not much actually happens. I don’t know if this would grab a child’s interest, or adults would just really want it to.
I personally really liked this book. It’s got some beautiful metaphors and presents problems that could very plausibly occurs in a child’s life, and then it works through them. It’s a well researched and gentle sort of story about brotherhood and that special sibling bond where they do everything together… right up until they don’t. It’s beautifully written and character driven, and inspired by a sort of a quiet melancholic longing for a boat. But not much actually happens. I don’t know if this would grab a child’s interest, or adults would just really want it to.
December 28, 2021
Another heartfelt book by Peter Carnavas. I am a huge fan of Peter’s writing and ‘My Brother Peter’ solidifies why I promote him so heavily in our school library. This book is a delightful tale of growing up, finding your place within family and connecting to nature - in this case, the spectacular Cabbage Tree Creek. Twitchers around Australia will be delighted by the many bird descriptions and drawings found within and this gem of a book may encourage others to look up too!
November 19, 2022
I was recommended this book by a friend who told me that given how the world has been recently, she was sick of books that were dark and wanted books that were uplifting and delightful. This book certainly fits the bill - it is positive and you go away feeling good, yet I don't feel it was too saccharine.
The story is pretty predictable yet you're really there for the journey and just how it leaves a smile on your face.
There's a lot here about how Luke and Ben are such close siblings and also about the birds of Australia. If you're a bird nerd, you'll love this. I have forgotten much of the bird stuff I learnt when yoiunger - I wouldn't say I was a bird nerd but I remember learning some basic Australian bird facts - and this book revived my interest in clinging to those facts and exploring some more of them. Australian birds are absolutely fascinating.
I also know some other bird nerds who would love this as it's not an area that's often explored in books.
The story is pretty predictable yet you're really there for the journey and just how it leaves a smile on your face.
There's a lot here about how Luke and Ben are such close siblings and also about the birds of Australia. If you're a bird nerd, you'll love this. I have forgotten much of the bird stuff I learnt when yoiunger - I wouldn't say I was a bird nerd but I remember learning some basic Australian bird facts - and this book revived my interest in clinging to those facts and exploring some more of them. Australian birds are absolutely fascinating.
I also know some other bird nerds who would love this as it's not an area that's often explored in books.
December 24, 2021
Sensitive and sweet.
November 23, 2021
Absolutely divine. A gentle story about two brothers and their quest to win a boat. Beautiful descriptions of the birdlife Luke loves so much; it makes you want to sit in nature and simply listen. As Meg McKinlay’s testimonial reads, ‘I didn’t know I needed a book about my brothers, birds and boats; now I wonder how I ever was without it’. Such true words to describe this sweet story. Would make a lovely read aloud or book club book for middle primary.
November 25, 2024
For a book that is written for children, as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Bringing back nostalgic parts of childhood and growing up in a small town and having a beautiful family around me.
February 11, 2024
Интересно, что на русском языке книга называется "Птицы поют даже в хмурые дни". Но если бы её так не назвали, вряд ли бы она ко мне попала.
Славная история про двух братьев, которые мечтают сплавляться по реке, наблюдают за птицами, переживают уход отца и взрослеют. Прочитала за пару часов, утешилась
Славная история про двух братьев, которые мечтают сплавляться по реке, наблюдают за птицами, переживают уход отца и взрослеют. Прочитала за пару часов, утешилась
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February 3, 2025
Izzy: “5 out of 5. I liked it because I learned about so many birds. It was nice.”
December 27, 2024
This was a gorgeous read, a story of two brothers, Luke and Ben, who couldn’t be more different, but who love each other like only brothers can.
Set in Australia in a rural pocket, Cabbage Tree Creek (the author wrote this from stories his mother told him of growing up here), the boys spend their summers here, quiet summers with plenty of freedom. Ben, the older of the two, is adventurous and courageous, and spends his time jumping from a huge height into the water below. Luke is quiet, introspective and spends his days sketching the birds of the creek. He knows all of the birds, their features, habits and even adopts a Magpie, Maggie, whom he talks openly to. When a competition to win a boat crops up, the boys make this their project. They are going to win the boat! Together they will make a book all about the birds of the Creek, Ben bringing ideas and abundant enthusiasm to the project, Luke, being the grafts man, doing the sketches using his unique knowledge of the birds.
When Ben begins high school, the boys begin to drift. Ben starts to go his own way, Luke becomes quieter and is trying to figure things out without his big brother always at his side. His absent father is back and Luke doesn’t want to know. His mother is doing her best to navigate the situation for everyone.
And all the while, birds are a constant. When the world is unpredictable and difficult, birds are there. They are signs of hope for Luke.
Luke notices Ben sneaking out at night and is intrigued. And when he follows him one night, what he discovers asks something big of Luke, where love and loyalty are tested.
I loved this book. It was a perfect balance of nature writing and family life and a story about growing up. It is more character driven than plot, and moves at a leisurely pace, reflecting the setting, and those summer days on the creek beautifully.
Set in Australia in a rural pocket, Cabbage Tree Creek (the author wrote this from stories his mother told him of growing up here), the boys spend their summers here, quiet summers with plenty of freedom. Ben, the older of the two, is adventurous and courageous, and spends his time jumping from a huge height into the water below. Luke is quiet, introspective and spends his days sketching the birds of the creek. He knows all of the birds, their features, habits and even adopts a Magpie, Maggie, whom he talks openly to. When a competition to win a boat crops up, the boys make this their project. They are going to win the boat! Together they will make a book all about the birds of the Creek, Ben bringing ideas and abundant enthusiasm to the project, Luke, being the grafts man, doing the sketches using his unique knowledge of the birds.
When Ben begins high school, the boys begin to drift. Ben starts to go his own way, Luke becomes quieter and is trying to figure things out without his big brother always at his side. His absent father is back and Luke doesn’t want to know. His mother is doing her best to navigate the situation for everyone.
And all the while, birds are a constant. When the world is unpredictable and difficult, birds are there. They are signs of hope for Luke.
Luke notices Ben sneaking out at night and is intrigued. And when he follows him one night, what he discovers asks something big of Luke, where love and loyalty are tested.
I loved this book. It was a perfect balance of nature writing and family life and a story about growing up. It is more character driven than plot, and moves at a leisurely pace, reflecting the setting, and those summer days on the creek beautifully.
August 6, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this book and I wanted to keep reading which isn't very normal for me when reading. I usually don't like reading but this book was different.
January 27, 2022
I was blown away by Peter Carnavas’ first novel The Elephant and just as in his critically acclaimed debut, Peter’s signature style of gentle story-telling shines through, handling delicate family subjects with the greatest of care and sensitivity.
My Brother Ben is a story of sprawling summer days and the special bond siblings share. I feel so lucky to have my two brothers and the story evoked feelings of nostalgia, taking me back to my own childhood. Endless days of the three of us playing out together in the garden, building dens, riding bikes and hunting for creatures.
Set in Australia (Carnavas’ home) Luke and his big brother Ben spend long hot summer days on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. They while away the hours fishing and swimming without a care in the world, spending nights camped out in the back yard, dreaming about owning their own boat someday so they can explore further up stream.
The boys are like chalk and cheese, they couldn’t be more different but their brotherly bond binds them together. Self-assured and popular, Ben doesn’t have to try too hard at anything in life, it would seem he’s good at everything. Things come less easily to quiet Luke who prefers the safety of the shallows and his sketch book whilst his dare-devil brother leaps into the water from The Jumping Tree. He secretly feels inadequate next to his big brother but Ben has a way of lifting him up and making him feel like everything’s going to be ok.
When a local competition to win a canoe is announced, the boys spring into action. Entrants must be under fifteen and make something that celebrates the creek – a painting, photographs, anything that shows it off. Birdwatcher Luke has a talent for sketching and the boys team-up to make a book entitled ‘The Birds of Cabbage Tree Creek.”
But could their unbreakable bond be about to snap? This is the last summer the boys will spend truly together; a last summer spent as little boys before Ben goes off to high school and there are already signs that they are growing apart. Dad upped and left unexpectedly and whilst Ben has continued to talk to him on the phone, Luke feels unable to have a relationship with him.
Aunty Gem is Luke’s confidant. She has opened his eyes to birds and when birdwatching, Luke is able to just ‘be.’ ‘Even on the dark days, birds still sing.’The birds fill the spaces in his mind, keeping stress, worries and thoughts of dad from creeping in.
Soon those sacred summer days are over and for the first time, the boys go their separate ways to school. It’s not long before their closeness starts to feel like a distant memory and when Ben makes a new friend – a girl – Luke feels like he’s losing his brother.
Feeling pushed out, Luke is lonely and despondent. Life has lost its sparkle without Ben in it and Luke mopes around the house not knowing what to do with himself. Ben will do anything to impress his new friend, even if it’s at Luke’s expense and it seems all loyalty to his brother has been forgotten. He’s lost all patience over the situation with dad too and in a heated moment spits ‘Why don’t you just grow up!’ Will things ever be the same again?
Through Ben and Luke, Carnavas has laid bare the strains sibling relationships can encounter and the changes they go through during different life stages. As an eldest sibling, the story made me appreciate the feelings of envy and frustration, of being left behind that younger bothers and sisters may feel.
Once again, Carnavas harnesses the therapeutic power of animals and nature to heal his characters and help young readers navigate challenging issues. It was a real treat discovering the Australian birds that live around the creek and surrounding suburbs. I’m a big softie when it comes to animal rescues and a certain Magpie melted my heart.
This is such a nostalgic story, brimming with the innocence of childhood and the pain of growing up.
My Brother Ben is a story of sprawling summer days and the special bond siblings share. I feel so lucky to have my two brothers and the story evoked feelings of nostalgia, taking me back to my own childhood. Endless days of the three of us playing out together in the garden, building dens, riding bikes and hunting for creatures.
Set in Australia (Carnavas’ home) Luke and his big brother Ben spend long hot summer days on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. They while away the hours fishing and swimming without a care in the world, spending nights camped out in the back yard, dreaming about owning their own boat someday so they can explore further up stream.
The boys are like chalk and cheese, they couldn’t be more different but their brotherly bond binds them together. Self-assured and popular, Ben doesn’t have to try too hard at anything in life, it would seem he’s good at everything. Things come less easily to quiet Luke who prefers the safety of the shallows and his sketch book whilst his dare-devil brother leaps into the water from The Jumping Tree. He secretly feels inadequate next to his big brother but Ben has a way of lifting him up and making him feel like everything’s going to be ok.
When a local competition to win a canoe is announced, the boys spring into action. Entrants must be under fifteen and make something that celebrates the creek – a painting, photographs, anything that shows it off. Birdwatcher Luke has a talent for sketching and the boys team-up to make a book entitled ‘The Birds of Cabbage Tree Creek.”
But could their unbreakable bond be about to snap? This is the last summer the boys will spend truly together; a last summer spent as little boys before Ben goes off to high school and there are already signs that they are growing apart. Dad upped and left unexpectedly and whilst Ben has continued to talk to him on the phone, Luke feels unable to have a relationship with him.
Aunty Gem is Luke’s confidant. She has opened his eyes to birds and when birdwatching, Luke is able to just ‘be.’ ‘Even on the dark days, birds still sing.’The birds fill the spaces in his mind, keeping stress, worries and thoughts of dad from creeping in.
Soon those sacred summer days are over and for the first time, the boys go their separate ways to school. It’s not long before their closeness starts to feel like a distant memory and when Ben makes a new friend – a girl – Luke feels like he’s losing his brother.
Feeling pushed out, Luke is lonely and despondent. Life has lost its sparkle without Ben in it and Luke mopes around the house not knowing what to do with himself. Ben will do anything to impress his new friend, even if it’s at Luke’s expense and it seems all loyalty to his brother has been forgotten. He’s lost all patience over the situation with dad too and in a heated moment spits ‘Why don’t you just grow up!’ Will things ever be the same again?
Through Ben and Luke, Carnavas has laid bare the strains sibling relationships can encounter and the changes they go through during different life stages. As an eldest sibling, the story made me appreciate the feelings of envy and frustration, of being left behind that younger bothers and sisters may feel.
Once again, Carnavas harnesses the therapeutic power of animals and nature to heal his characters and help young readers navigate challenging issues. It was a real treat discovering the Australian birds that live around the creek and surrounding suburbs. I’m a big softie when it comes to animal rescues and a certain Magpie melted my heart.
This is such a nostalgic story, brimming with the innocence of childhood and the pain of growing up.
August 26, 2021
Thanks to UQP Books for my advanced copy.
This homespun tale is moving, funny and feel-good, and the characters are authentic and well developed. Its gentle pace belies the suspense that compelled me to keep turning the page. The attention to detail is impressive, and does not weigh down the narrative in any way. In fact, the descriptive language - both visual and aural - really had me gripped. I felt like I was flowing along very quickly in the lush world of Cabbage Tree Creek with Luke, and his older brother Ben.
Ten year old Luke narrates the story, starting with the time he and his brother found an injured magpie, and nursed it back to health. Along the way, his passion for birdwatching - identifying their calls and drawing them – grows. The brothers live on the banks of a creek (with their mother), and all they want is a boat, so that they can go exploring, fishing and camping. They know there’s more out there other than what they see on foot.
There are only a handful of characters, but each one essential. (Hard to pick a favourite.) They all bring something important not only to the story, but to each other. Carnavas’s skill in showing us their own development as a backdrop to that of the young boys, had me wanting to know even more about them, and what their journeys will be after the last page.
I smiled and teared up, often at the same time(!) The simple, well-crafted dialogue pushes the story forward. The handling of families and friendships is thoughtful and genuinely portrayed. And the inclusion of bird sketches, and short chapters, made it feel almost journal-like at times, and that we really are inside Ben’s head all the way through.
The last time I fell in love with a genuine brother bond was in ‘When we were two’ by Robert Newton. Contextually, this book is the complete opposite, but the exploration of trust, boyhood and brotherly bond is just as captivating and highly original in execution. On the surface it’s a tender story about brothers, birds and boats, but it’s so, so much more than that.
This homespun tale is moving, funny and feel-good, and the characters are authentic and well developed. Its gentle pace belies the suspense that compelled me to keep turning the page. The attention to detail is impressive, and does not weigh down the narrative in any way. In fact, the descriptive language - both visual and aural - really had me gripped. I felt like I was flowing along very quickly in the lush world of Cabbage Tree Creek with Luke, and his older brother Ben.
Ten year old Luke narrates the story, starting with the time he and his brother found an injured magpie, and nursed it back to health. Along the way, his passion for birdwatching - identifying their calls and drawing them – grows. The brothers live on the banks of a creek (with their mother), and all they want is a boat, so that they can go exploring, fishing and camping. They know there’s more out there other than what they see on foot.
There are only a handful of characters, but each one essential. (Hard to pick a favourite.) They all bring something important not only to the story, but to each other. Carnavas’s skill in showing us their own development as a backdrop to that of the young boys, had me wanting to know even more about them, and what their journeys will be after the last page.
I smiled and teared up, often at the same time(!) The simple, well-crafted dialogue pushes the story forward. The handling of families and friendships is thoughtful and genuinely portrayed. And the inclusion of bird sketches, and short chapters, made it feel almost journal-like at times, and that we really are inside Ben’s head all the way through.
The last time I fell in love with a genuine brother bond was in ‘When we were two’ by Robert Newton. Contextually, this book is the complete opposite, but the exploration of trust, boyhood and brotherly bond is just as captivating and highly original in execution. On the surface it’s a tender story about brothers, birds and boats, but it’s so, so much more than that.
July 10, 2024
This is a delightful book, a gentle story about a relationship between two brothers. We listened to the eAudio version with our sons who pretty much have the same energy as Luke and Ben. The book made us appreciate the nature surrounding us and my kids are now keen to observe the bird life around our neighbourhood. They loved the book so much that they want to get a physical copy of it for their collection.
This is a story about working through your feelings, growing up and finding your place in the world. It's also a good lesson on how to do proper research.
I am not at all surprised by all the awards it has won: 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Award, Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year Awards 2022, shortlisted, 2022 Queensland Literary Awards and Readings Children’s Prize 2022. Its target audience is children but there's no way an adult won't enjoy it especially if you are looking to read something sensitive and light-hearted.
This is a story about working through your feelings, growing up and finding your place in the world. It's also a good lesson on how to do proper research.
I am not at all surprised by all the awards it has won: 2022 NSW Premier’s Literary Award, Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year Awards 2022, shortlisted, 2022 Queensland Literary Awards and Readings Children’s Prize 2022. Its target audience is children but there's no way an adult won't enjoy it especially if you are looking to read something sensitive and light-hearted.
October 16, 2022
Luke and his brother Ben do everything together. They explore the creek behind their house, swim, pretend to take boat rides, ride their bikes and hang out. Luke found a nearly dead in the middle of the road, and Ben saved it. Luke idolises his older brother. He’s a true hero.
The Summer holidays are nearly over when Ben notices Frankie, a girl who’s recently moved into the area.
Luke feels pushed aside by Ben and Frankie, angry that Dad, who left, wants to see him, the magpie flew away, and his birdwatching is ridiculed. How does Luke sort out his disastrous Summer?
I enjoyed the rich characters, the bird life and the ethical dilemmas the characters dealt with. It was fun to read a book based on a local creek.
Recommended for readers 8 to 12 years.
The Summer holidays are nearly over when Ben notices Frankie, a girl who’s recently moved into the area.
Luke feels pushed aside by Ben and Frankie, angry that Dad, who left, wants to see him, the magpie flew away, and his birdwatching is ridiculed. How does Luke sort out his disastrous Summer?
I enjoyed the rich characters, the bird life and the ethical dilemmas the characters dealt with. It was fun to read a book based on a local creek.
Recommended for readers 8 to 12 years.
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September 2, 2021This book is a beautiful snapshot of life in semi-rural Australia. The writing is accessible and at times quite poetic. It explores the relationship between two brothers, Ben and Luke, as they negotiate many of life’s challenges including their parent’s separation and Ben beginning secondary school, leaving Luke behind. Luke’s love of bird life is weaved throughout the story. His love of birds and experiences of growing up will appeal to readers who are similarly quiet or sometimes unsure of themselves and their place in the world. The story is heart-warming, relatable and accessible to all readers. Suitable for upper primary to lower secondary readers.
July 2, 2022
This is such a beautiful book - a snapshot in the life of two brothers who desperately want to win a boat.
It is a character-driven tale, sharing with us the relationship between the two boys from the point of view of the younger brother Luke.
Luke is a quiet soul, who loves birds and spends a great deal of time with his aunt who is an avid bird watcher. Ben is brave and more outgoing, and he is starting at high school at the end of the summer holidays. Whilst the boys' relationship is strong, this change of schools changes the dynamic between them and Luke is worried.
A wonderful story for fans of the likes of Michael Morpurgo, Kate Dicamillo and Karen Foxlee.
It is a character-driven tale, sharing with us the relationship between the two boys from the point of view of the younger brother Luke.
Luke is a quiet soul, who loves birds and spends a great deal of time with his aunt who is an avid bird watcher. Ben is brave and more outgoing, and he is starting at high school at the end of the summer holidays. Whilst the boys' relationship is strong, this change of schools changes the dynamic between them and Luke is worried.
A wonderful story for fans of the likes of Michael Morpurgo, Kate Dicamillo and Karen Foxlee.
October 15, 2023
My Brother Ben is an amazing book about brotherhood, love and family. It shows a strong connection between Cabbage Tree Creek and the boys. The Jumping Tree is a great example of that. Luke, on of the boys loved to watch birds and he them created a book called: Birds of the Cabbage Tree Creek. Cabbage Tree Creek is their home, and where they grew up, and where they called home.
But most importantly, Peter Carnavas really captured the sense of family into his novel. The way the two boys played, laughed and talked have really enriched this story into a masterpiece. Luke and Ben had affection, compassion and friendship towards one another. The brothers are intimate, and Peter Carnavas shows this by showing how Luke and Ben ride home TOGETHER each day, how they played TOGETHER and how they did almost everything TOGETHER! I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who want to feel some love.
But most importantly, Peter Carnavas really captured the sense of family into his novel. The way the two boys played, laughed and talked have really enriched this story into a masterpiece. Luke and Ben had affection, compassion and friendship towards one another. The brothers are intimate, and Peter Carnavas shows this by showing how Luke and Ben ride home TOGETHER each day, how they played TOGETHER and how they did almost everything TOGETHER! I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who want to feel some love.
December 10, 2021
Luke and his big brother Ben spend their summers on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. Quiet Luke sketches the local birds, while outgoing Ben leaps off the Jumping Tree. Luke wants nothing to change, but as Ben enters High School he seems to suddenly pull away.
A gentle and touching story of family and resilience, touching upon the pain and confusion of dad no longer living at home.
For good readers 9+
A gentle and touching story of family and resilience, touching upon the pain and confusion of dad no longer living at home.
For good readers 9+
January 3, 2023
Peter Carnavas books are always beautifully gentle explorations of character and My Brother Ben is no different. It's the story of two brother's who are close as can be... and while they spend the Summer working together to win a boat, the end of the holidays heralds Ben's first day of high school leaving Luke to suddenly be without his brother close by all the time. It's about growing up, about being yourself and also recognising the beauty of the natural world around you.
January 22, 2022
This book was such a heartwarming story. It was a happy reading from the beginning to the end. Full of adventure and birds. A story of two brothers bonding over spending summer at the creek, birds and a boat. This book had cute little sketches of birds throughout which added to the charm. Follow me at tweenandhermumreads on Instagram
February 25, 2022
A beautiful, gently paced book with plenty of grace. A broken family viewed through the eyes of Luke, who adores his older brother, feels abandoned by his father, and struggles to come to terms with change. Wrapped up in an almost 'Huckleberry Finn' world of birdwatching, boats and waterways - Luke finds his own way to peace, acceptance and self worth.
April 18, 2022
I love Peter Carnavas’s writing style. He captures little brother Luke’s inner emotional life beautifully. The bird theme is woven in delicately, and the plot well controlled. I enjoyed every chapter. This is not just a book for kids. I highly recommend My Brother Ben for adults who think and feel.
October 13, 2022
This was a truly beautiful exploration of childhood, the bond between brothers and the trials faced by children in a broken family. The reader is immediately drawn to the main character, Lukey, with his innocent view of the world. His wonder and his heart-warming adoration of his older brother Ben makes for an excellent tale as their bond is tested. I recommend this for younger readers, 10-13.
April 24, 2023
This was such a beautiful celebration of brotherhood. The bond of these boys is depicted so well. Seems like just an ordinary family, living ordinary lives -it was so deeply relatable.
A special read for both children and adults
A special read for both children and adults
January 15, 2024
Peter Carnavas'ın Fil kitabını okuyup sevmeyen yoktur sanırım. Çevrilen son kitabı , Abim Benjamin Fil kadar güzel ve duygu yüklü olmasının yanı sıra, insana aile olmanın, kardeş olmanın şifasını anlatan derin bir hikâye. Çevirinin başarısını da unutmadan ekleyelim.
December 31, 2024
While probably aimed at the teenage market I enjoyed this short novel as an audio book while traveling.
A bit of a coming of age as Ben suddenly isn't doing everything with his older brother Luke anymore and is wondering where he fits in the family and the world.
Set in Brisbane.
A bit of a coming of age as Ben suddenly isn't doing everything with his older brother Luke anymore and is wondering where he fits in the family and the world.
Set in Brisbane.
October 17, 2021
A gentle story about two brothers. The birds observed by Luke - both through his voice and the sketches - are the stars,
November 5, 2021
What a beautiful book! A poetic, fast paced read about a brotherly relationship. I can’t wait to recommend it to kids at school who frequent my library.
December 30, 2021
Such quiet perfection.
January 25, 2022
Pappy 😂
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