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The Simple Gift
The Simple Gift

The Simple Gift

FICTION

216 Pages, 5 x 7.75

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $17.95 (US $17.95) (CA $21.99)

Publication Date: January 2014

ISBN 9780702231339

Rights: US & CA

University Of Queensland Press (Jan 2014)
University of Queensland Press

Price: $17.95
 
 

Overview

When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo, and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks, and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it’s the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. A life-affirming look at humanity, generosity and love, this is a special reissue of a bestselling and award-winning Australian classic that includes up-to-date teacher’s notes.

Reviews

“Australia's master of free verse.”  —Buzz Words

“Herrick is an expert writer.”  —Weekend Australian

“His verse has the ability to instantly put you in someone else’s shoes with very few words.”  —Bookseller + Publisher

“Herrick is a master of word economy.”  —Magpies

“The king of poetry for children is Steven Herrick. Herrick’s poems . . . are so well balanced. On the one hand there’s humor and light-heartedness; on the other there’s depth and thoughtful care.”  —Sydney Morning Herald

“Herrick hones in on the emotion of the moment and traps it like a bug in a jar.”  —Sunday Age

Author Biography

Steven Herrick is an Australian poet and author. He has published 21 books for adults, young adults, and children, including Black Painted Fingernails, Cold Skin, Pookie Aleera Is Not My Boyfriend, Rhyming Boy, SLICE, and Untangling Spaghetti.