The Middle of Nowhere

When her mother dies from a snakebite, Comity's life in the Australian outback changes forever. As her father retreats into his work, Comity turns to Fred, the Aboriginal yard boy, who becomes her only friend. But then a new assistant arrives who delights in playing cruel games. As Fred becomes his target, events spiral dangerously out of control.

A gripping tale that builds to an explosive climax from twice Carnegie-winner, Geraldine McCaughrean.

When her mother dies from a snake bite, Comity's life in the Australian outback changes for ever.

With her father lost in his grief, Comity makes friends with Fred, the Aboriginal yard boy. But then the evil Quartz Hogg arrives, who delights in playing cruel games. And when he sets his murderous sights on Fred, it's up to Comity to stop him.

Autorentext

Geraldine McCaughrean has written over 160 books, including the much lauded sequel to Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet. She has won almost every single award possible, including the Whitbread Children's Book Award (three times), Smarties, Carnegie and Blue Peter Awards.

Klappentext

When her mother dies from a snakebite in the Australian outback, Comity turns to the Aboriginal yard boy Fred for friendship. But things spiral dangerously out of control when a new assistant arrives who cruelly targets Fred with cruel games. From a multiple award-winning author. Ages: 10+.

Zusammenfassung
When her mother dies from a snakebite, Comity's life in the Australian outback changes forever. As her father retreats into his work, Comity turns to Fred, the Aboriginal yard boy, who becomes her only friend. But then a new assistant arrives who delights in playing cruel games. As Fred becomes his target, events spiral dangerously out of control.