![]() After I read it, I told everyone I knew about it, told everyone they had to read it. This is the third time I’ve tried to write this review. And he must face his darkest secret – a secret he thought he’d locked away for good. Just like every year, Jackson’s Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city – but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them… As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. It’s almost Christmas, school’s out, and he’s hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. It’s a hot summer, and life’s going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. ![]() You can help him out,’ Aunty Pam says, like I have no say in the matter, like she didn’t hear what I just said about not painting so much anymore. Well, I got a boy who needs to do some art. ‘I don’t paint so much anymore,’ I say, looking to my feet. ![]() #BookReview: The Boy from the Mish, by Gary Lonesborough (Goodreads Author), Allen and Unwin, 2021 ![]()
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