Audiobook8 hours
Burn
Written by Melanie Saward
Narrated by Ari Maza Long
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
When a tragic bushfire puts two kids in hospital, Indigenous teenager Andrew knows the police will come after him first. But Andrew almost wants to be caught, because at least it might make his dad come and rescue him from suburban Brisbane and his neglectful mother.
Growing up in small-town Tasmania, Andrew struggled at home, at school, at everything. The only thing that distracted or excited him was starting little fires. Flames boosted his morale and purified his thoughts, and they were the only thing in his life he could control. Until one day things got out of hand, and Andrew was forced to leave everything behind.
Now as the police close in and Andrew runs out of people to turn to, he must decide whether he can put his faith in himself to find a way forward.
Burn is an affecting, powerful novel about prejudice and growing up on the margins from exciting new Australian voice Melanie Saward.
‘A great book, storytelling with heart, and a testimony to truth.' – Tony Birch
Growing up in small-town Tasmania, Andrew struggled at home, at school, at everything. The only thing that distracted or excited him was starting little fires. Flames boosted his morale and purified his thoughts, and they were the only thing in his life he could control. Until one day things got out of hand, and Andrew was forced to leave everything behind.
Now as the police close in and Andrew runs out of people to turn to, he must decide whether he can put his faith in himself to find a way forward.
Burn is an affecting, powerful novel about prejudice and growing up on the margins from exciting new Australian voice Melanie Saward.
‘A great book, storytelling with heart, and a testimony to truth.' – Tony Birch
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The best book I’ve listened to this year. A gorgeous and complex story about a yearning to be seen and loved and the dangerous things that happen when that need isn’t met. I can’t wait for Melanie Saward to write more!