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  • Published: 3 August 2009
  • ISBN: 9781742286488
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 186

Grace

from the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018 and 2019




A thought-provoking and compassionate novel from the award-winning author of Boy Overboard, Girl Underground and the Felix stories: Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe.

"A serious message wrapped up in greatness of heart and lightness of touch." The Bookbag


In the beginning there was me and Mum and Dad and the twins.
And talk about happy families, we were bountiful.
But it came to pass that I started doing sins.
And lo, that was when all our problems began.

Grace, who comes from a fundamentalist Christian community, has always been encouraged to think for herself by her parents. When she produces a school project that goes against the community's teachings, she is faced with the threat of being cast out and losing her family.

As she fights to keep her family together and find her true self, she learns valuable lessons about self-discovery and standing up for oneself.

With powerful themes and relatable characters, this story is a must-read for any child struggling with individuality and finding their voice.

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PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN

‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent

‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph

‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times

‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

  • Published: 3 August 2009
  • ISBN: 9781742286488
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 186

About the author

Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 44 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.

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Praise for Grace

A thought-provoking, compassionate look at religion, freedom and rebellion.

Sunday Herald

Awards & recognition

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2011  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2013  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

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