Programs & Events
Programs & Events
Catalogues & Databases|Collections|Services|Programs & Events|About Us|Online Shop
Reading Victoria
Reading Victoria News
Celebrity Readers
Shortlist
How to Vote
 
 

Of a Boy

Of a Boy cover

It is 1977. Adrian is nine. He lives with his gran and his uncle Rory. Adrian watches his suburban world, but there is much he cannot understand. He does not, for instance, know why three neighbourhood children might set out to buy ice cream and never come back home . . .

Vote Now! SMS Boy to 0427 777 759



Sonya Hartnett photo

Author

Sonya Hartnett

Sonya Hartnett is the author of many distinctive and evocative novels for children, young adults and adults including Sleeping Dogs, Thursday’s Child, The Silver Donkey and Surrender. Her prizes include the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award, the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, CBCA Book of the Year, and The Age Book of the Year. Sonya lives in Melbourne with her dog, Shilo, and her cat, Idaho.

Who loved this book?

 

Did you enjoy this book?

You can be its champion! In 100 words or less, say why you like it. Email: readingvictoria@slv.vic.gov.au


 
need answers? ask us!
Explore >

Reading Victoria Blog

Your thoughts and ideas about the Reading Victoria books, events and more.

Reading Victoria Brochure

A PDF of the Reading Victoria brochure can be downloaded here.