“Fresh, humorous, offbeat.”—School Library Journal
The first book in the trilogy about the four Melling sisters, growing up in an Australian country town in the postwar years. Although life is hard for the family and the sisters have their tiffs, this is a warm and funny story of loyalty and affection.
Robin Klein is one of Australia’s most popular and accomplished writers for children and young adults. Robin has had more than 40 books published. Her works have been adapted for both stage and screen. Many of her books have been shortlisted for the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award.
Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy for young adults. Her multi-award winning work has been published in 24 countries, and been described as ‘a game-changer’ (Shelf Awareness), ‘stylistically mesmerising’ (PW).