Synopsis
An insightful and thought-provoking novel about the relationship between a teenager and a refugee from South Sudan dealing with real issues encountered by young African people. Tim is nearing the end of his final year of secondary school and all he wants is for it to finish. Against his better judgement he agrees to the Head Teacher’s request for him to “buddy up” with Gabriel, a refugee from South Sudan. Two months and it’ll be done, he tells himself. But when both Tim and Gabriel’s father each make one simple but momentous decision, they are propelled in directions they never imagined they’d go. Murph doesn’t get it, Cat is shocked and angry and Gabriel is in a coma. Tim must re-evaluate his relationships with his mother and estranged father and ultimately decide if he’s got everything all wrong and if there’s any coming back.
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Ernie Rijs is a teacher with long experience. He has performed in and directed a range of theatre productions, writes 10-minute plays (seven of which are up for production), short stories and creates a blog of eclectic topics (opinion, reflection and fiction).
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The Crossing
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Brolga Publishing, 2022
ISBN 10 : 064869707X
ISBN 13 : 9780648697077
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Vendeur : Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australie
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Paperback. , . Author: Ernie RijsFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 306Tim is nearing the end of his final year of secondary school and all he wants is for it to finish. Against his better judgement he agrees to the Principal's request for him to "buddy up" with Gabriel, a refugee from South Sudan. Two months and it'll be done, he tells himself. But when both Tim and Gabriel's father each make one simple, but momentous decision, they are propelled in directions they never imagined they'd go. Murph doesn't get it, Cat is shocked and angry, and Gabriel is in a coma. Tim must re-evaluate his relationships with his mother and estranged father and ultimately decide if he's got everything all wrong, and if there's any coming back. What a . very insightful and thought-provoking work! It touched on some real issues encountered by African young people. I could not stop reading it. - Dr William Abur, PhD and South Sudanese Australian. This is an intriguing and gripping tale of African migration, coming of age, the consequences of our decisions and the journey to redemption. The highly relatable characters grapple with what it means to fit in and the meaning of friendship and family. This story is highly suited to a senior secondary English classroom, especially boys, as well as an adult audience. Tara Sherlock - Senior English Teacher, Literacy Leader The Crossing is told with grace, dignity and respect. It is very readable and the characters feel real. It is one of those crossover stories that will engage both YA and adult readers alike. - Julie Capaldo, Editor and award winning author. Paperback. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780648697077
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