Two wombats offer shelter to animals fleeing a bushfire as Governor General’s Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman offers a child-friendly introduction to themes of environmental disaster, climate change, and welcoming refugees
Michelle Kadarusman Book order
Michelle's writing delves into themes of displacement, the search for belonging, and the power of human connection through resonant storytelling. Her prose is distinguished by its sensitivity and its ability to capture the complexities of growing up and the vulnerability of the spirit. Through her narratives, she explores deep emotions and the inner lives of her characters, offering readers poignant and thought-provoking experiences. Her style is often noted for its lyrical and evocative quality, enriched by a strong sense of place.
- 2022
- 2022
Now in paperback! From the Governor General’s Award-nominated author of Music for Tigers and Girl of the Southern Sea, a passionate story about environmental activism, difficult choices, and the cost of doing the right thingÂ
- 2021
Music for Tigers
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Kadarusman's award-nominated Tasmanian conservation story with four starred reviews, now in a quality paperback edition
- 2019
Girl of the Southern Sea
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Governor General's Literary Award finalist returns in paperback. Nia, born in the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia, dreams of an education and the chance at a better life. But first she must battle the dangers of local superstition and thwart her father's plans for her future.
- 2015
Out of It
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of friendship, this narrative delves into the challenges faced when loyalty is tested. As best friends navigate betrayal and the consequences of turning away from one another, the story highlights themes of trust, forgiveness, and the struggle to maintain connections amidst personal turmoil. The emotional journey reveals how choices can reshape relationships and the importance of understanding and reconciliation.