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His Name Was Walter

By Emily Rodda

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From Australia&#39;s favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ...The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ...From one of Australia&#39;s most renowned children&#39;s authors, comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night for the rest of their lives. PRAISE&#39;Another magnificent book from Emily Rodda&#39; - Readings&#39;guaranteed to capture the imaginations of 8+ mystery lovers&#39; - Better Reading AWARDSWinner - 2019 Prime Minister&#39;s Literary Awards (Children&#39;s Literature)Winner - 2019 Australian Book Design Awards (Children&#39;s Fiction Book)Winner - 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers)Shortlisted - 2019 Davitt Awards (Children&#39;s)Shortlisted - 2019 QLD Literary Awards (Griffith University Children&#39;s Book Award)Shortlisted - 2018 Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel)

From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away,

By Emily Rodda

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