The Simple Gift
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1459689453 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Steven Herrick was born in Brisbane, the youngest of seven children. For the past twenty years he's been a full-time writer of books for children and teenagers, and he visits many schools each year both in Australia and overseas.Steven lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife, Cathie. They have two adult sons, Jack and Joe. . At school his favourite subject was soccer, and he dreamed of football glory while he worked at various jobs, including fruit pick
Billy has little to offer but compassion, and that's what these two people so desperately need. He also befriends Old Bill, a homeless drunk who teaches him a few things, including how to earn money. From School Library Journal Grade 8 Up–A free-verse novel told in three voices. All three of them are able to give the simplest gifts to one another in this beautiful, subtle, and sensitive story. . Tough language is occasionally and appropriately used, and the sexuality is indirectly portrayed, sweet and full of love. All rights
When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. My hand in his stops trembling, for a moment. A life - affirming look at humanity, generosity and love.. A special reissue of a bestselling and award - winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick
Poetry Shelly I was not expecting to enjoy this book nearly as much as I did. It surprised me at first to discover that the story was written in a poetic form, but this simply enhanced the entire experience. I was truely touched by the simple pure relationships formed between the characters. Herrick doesn't weigh down the plot with too many detailed descriptions. The ch