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The Beauty Is in the Walking

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In the bestselling tradition of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Wonder.


'Sometimes you've got to show some mongrel. There's mongrel in you, little brother, more than you realise.'

Everyone thinks they know what Jacob O'Leary can and can't do — and they're not shy about telling him either.

But no one — not even Jacob — knows what he's truly capable of. And he's desperate for the chance to work it out for himself.

When a shocking and mystifying crime sends his small country town reeling, and fingers start pointing at the newcomer, Jacob grabs the chance to get out in front of the pack and keep mob rule at bay. He's convinced that the police have accused the wrong guy; that the real villain is still out there. And he's determined to prove it — and himself — to everyone.

Ages 12+

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    • Books+Publishing

      April 13, 2015

      Adolescence can be difficult enough without the added burden of unrequited love, racial tension and cerebral palsy. The not-so-sleepy town of Palmerston is also under threat when a disturbing crime is uncovered. Determined not to be defined by his physical limitations, Jacob O’Leary is making the most of his last year in high school by focussing on exams and doing his best to get close to Amy. But when the town links a Muslim boy to a recent spate of animal brutality, Jacob feels compelled to get involved. James Maloney certainly gives his young protagonist plenty to work with and there are lots of personal struggles to overcome. There is a danger that this book could be viewed as ‘issue heavy’, but the veteran, award-winning children’s author doesn’t preach—instead he allows his flawed, complicated and relatable characters to struggle with a range of credible issues that never feel contrived. The result is a satisfying read for those who enjoy a multi-strand story about love, justice and learning to stand on your own two feet.

       

      Frances Atkinson is the children’s book specialist at My Bookshop

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