Girl of the Southern Sea

The Governor General¿s Literary Award finalist returns in paperback. Nia, born in the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia, dreams of an education and the chance at a better life. But first she must battle the dangers of local superstition and thwart her father¿s plans for her future.

About the author

Michelle Kadarusman grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and has also lived in Indonesia and Canada. Her 2019 middle-grade novel Girl of the Southern Sea was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award and a Junior Library Guild selection. The Theory of Hummingbirds was a finalist for a number of reader's choice awards. Her 2020 title Music for Tigers was an honor book for the Green Earth Book Award and a USBBY Outstanding International Book, among other honors. Today Michelle lives in Toronto, Canada, when she is not visiting her Australian homeland.

Summary

The Governor General’s Literary Award finalist returns in paperback. Nia, born in the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia, dreams of an education and the chance at a better life. But first she must battle the dangers of local superstition and thwart her father’s plans for her future.

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Product details

• Authors: Michelle Kadarusman
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.02.2022, delayed
• EAN: 9781772782363
• ISBN: 978-1-77278-236-3
• No. of pages: 224
• Illustrations: Karten
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Asia, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Indonesia, Interest age: from c 9 years, c 2010 to c 2020, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues, Indonesia;Jakarta;Pelabuhan Ratu, Authors -- Juvenile fiction, Teenage marriage -- Juvenile fiction, Poor children -- Indonesia -- Juvenile fiction, Nia;Oskar;Yuli;Bapak;Rudi