My grandfather, at the time, was an Italian-born Australian citizen, but he was taken away from his wife and children and put in a camp three thousand km from his hometown. During World War 2 it was anyone who came from a country fighting against the allies. Post September 11 it’s been the Muslim community, but every generation has someone to hate or persecute. It’s unashamedly a criticism of the treatment of minority groups at different periods in history, no different to my past work.
But our response to 21st century terrorism certainly shaped it. But our response to 21st century terrorism certainly shape …more I started writing this novel in 2013, before the rise of ISIS and worldwide terror attacks. Melina Marchetta I started writing this novel in 2013, before the rise of ISIS and worldwide terror attacks. Her latest novel Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil is an adult crime novel.more Her follow up to Finnikin, Froi of the Exiles and Quintana of Charyn were released in 20. This was followed up by Finnikin of the Rock in 2008 which won the Aurealis Award for YA fantasy, The Piper's Son in 2010 which was shortlisted for the Qld Premier's Lit Award, NSW Premier's Lit Award, Prime Minister's Literary Awards, CBC awards and longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. On the Jellicoe Road was released in 2006 and won the US Printz Medal in 2009 for excellence in YA literature. Looking For Alibrandi was made into a major film in 2000 and won the Australian Film Institute Award for best Film and best adapted screen play, also written by the author. Her first novel, Looking For Alibrandi was awarded the Children's Book Council of Australia award in 1993 and her second novel, Saving Francesca won the same award in 2004. This was followed up by Finnikin of the Rock in 2008 which won the Aurealis Award for YA fantasy, The Piper's Son in 2010 which was shortlisted for the Qld Premier's Lit Award, NSW Premier's Lit Award, Prime Minister's Literary Awards, CBC awards Melina Marchetta was born in Sydney Australia. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble! Seven stories in the series - one for every day of the week.Melina Marchetta was born in Sydney Australia.
Language eng Summary Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Label What Zola did on Monday Title What Zola did on Monday Statement of responsibility Melina Marchetta illustrated by Deb Hudson Creator
0 kommentar(er)
