Beyond Alice

Set in 1975, a twelve-year-old girl navigates the challenges of leaving her remote outback home for a strict boarding school. Faced with an unwelcoming environment, she struggles to adapt but finds solace in storytelling and the camaraderie of her fellow boarders, who become like family. Through her experiences of loss and dislocation, she transforms her pain into resilience, ultimately emerging stronger and more determined to shape her own future. The narrative explores themes of belonging, identity, and the power of friendship.