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“But what she feels is sometimes hard to express...Much of what is best in her is warped on the voyage from within to without.”

Quote by Sonya Hartnett

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Of A Boy

This novel explores the challenges and triumphs of adolescence through the eyes of a young protagonist, offering a nuanced look into the complexities of growing up. more

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Sonya Hartnett
Sonya Hartnett

Sonya Hartnett is an acclaimed Australian author of children's literature, known for her profound emotional depth and rich imagination. Her works have won numerous awards and are celebrated for their engaging storytelling and insightful exploration of social issues. more

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“A dark voice within warned him to stop, but Aaron brushed it off. He flashed Holden a patronizing smile. “All right, then. Why not here? I have no problem giving you a fair fight, considering our history.” Slowly Holden relaxed his arms. There was a dark glimpse of metal, and then he took quick aim with his right hand. The short, lonely barrel of a gun stared Aaron in the eye. Even in his surprised state, Aaron could see what he was up against. An innocuous-looking Remington 1911, its wood-grip base outdated in style, but its precision and reliability lauded throughout the years. “Considering our history,” Holden said through his teeth, “I have no interest in fair.”

“Someone once told me that when you die every deed you ever committed, whether on behalf of good or bad is represented in the form of pebbles. Black ones for every deed done in the name of evil, white ones for every act of good. The pebbles are weighed upon a great scale, and if the white stones outweigh the black then your soul is granted peace.” He opens one bleary eye. “What’s the punishment for too many black acts?” “There is no worse punishment than standing on the threshold of heaven alone.”