Town
Author: James Roy
Town
In Town, James Roy turns his hand to the short story, using it to explore the lives of the young residents of an Australian town. This town doesn't have a name. But if it seems familiar, it's because we recognise the people who walk its streets.
From the serendipity of an unexpected moment of connection, to the sadness of leaving home, and the pain of the desperate decisions we make, these stories take a personal and uncompromising look at life. Love and loss, grief, humour and passion. Hope and hopelessness. Thirteen linked short stories, spanning a year in the lives of thirteen young people, from a town near you.
Country of origin: Australia
Year of publication: 2009
Published by: UQP
Book Awards:
Winner, NSW Premier's Awards (Ethel Turner Prize)
Shortlisted, Queensland Premier's Awards
Shortlisted, Gold Inkys
Notable Australian Book, Children's Book Council Awards
Other books by this author:
Hunting Elephants (2008)
Full Moon Racing (1999)
Almost Wednesday (1996)