Of a Boy
Sonya Hartnett
Viking Penguin
Adrian lives with his gran and his Uncle Rory. He loves to draw and he wants a dog. He's afraid of quicksand, shopping centres and self-combustion. When Adrian's friend 9-year-old Clinton goes missing with his two siblings, Adrian doesn't understand. Examines the perceptions of childhood, friendships and fears. Author has written 13 novels including 'Sleeping Dogs', 'Thursday's Child' and 'Forest'.