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'The days are shortening and the temperature dropping. Apart from sweeping up dead leaves he garden needs very little attention. The now very old cat Jeoffry is daily huddling up closer and closer to the heater. Our daily walks are shorter and no dawdling tolerated.' (Editor's Comments, Introduction)
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'A shiver of anticipation accompanies the moment I open a book penned by Susanne Gervay. the multi-award-winning author and champion of Australian children's literature transports readers on journeys into powerful stories of social injustice, human rights and coming-of-age. Her work has resulted in an award of the Order of Australia for children's literature and the Lifetime Social Justice Award. (Introduction)
'Eliza Henry-Jones always knew that writing would be a big part of her life. After all, crafting a novel-length manuscript every year since she was fourteen is a sure sign of a dedicated writer.' (Introduction)
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