I own the lanes, mostly. I know the web of them. I know which houses have a 'to let' sign on the front so they should be empty but there's a light at the back which means a two-up school's moved in. I know the corner where you can peel back the corrugated iron and get at the Hagens' apricots. And down towards the river, the damp dog-leg where the beetles meet in summer and you need to dodge the rusty tins and rabbits' guts and I know which cat rules the stretch behind the fisho where he throws the heads...
1939. The laneways of Richmond are a whole kingdom for an adventurous fifteen-year-old boy. Now, as Australia prepares for war, that domain will form the backdrop to the most important day of Kip Westway's life. 'Warm, uplifting... Love, sentiment, strong emotions and life-changing decisions.' Canberra Times 'Brilliant... A triumph.' Australian 'You will laugh, even cry.' Australian Book Review 'A joy to read.' Herald on Sunday NZ |
KK1 TaskTo understand and identify the narrative structure used by Jordan. To create a new scene in the novel.
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KK2 TaskTo understand and identify the narrative voices and characters. To write from a different character’s perspective.
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KK3 TaskTo understand the identify the different language techniques in Jordan's writing. To replicate Jordan's style.
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