Isbn: 9780702262968 - into the suburbs: a migrant story (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine condition. 188 pages. The author was eleven years old when the family moved to Melbourne from Calcutta. This book explores topical issues of race, class and migration.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 200 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minimal edgewear. Christopher Raja was eleven years old when his father, David, decided to move the family to Australia in pursuit of the idyllic lifestyle. They brought their hopes and aspirations to a bungalow in Melbourne's outer suburbs. On the surface, the Rajas appeared to be living a 'normal' Australian life. Throughout his teenage years, Christopher embraces the freedoms of his adopted country, while his father becomes more and more disenchanted. Just as Christopher is settling into university, the family is rocked by a tragic and unexpected loss. Exploring topical issues of race, class and migration, Into the Suburbs is an affecting portrait of one family's search for home. (back cover).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In Calcutta we were crammed in among crowds, traffic and pollution. We had visions of breathing fresh, clean air and living in a classless society where everyone was your mate.' Christopher Raja was eleven years old when his father, David, decided to move the family to Australia in pursuit of the idyllic lifestyle. They brought their hopes and aspirations to a bungalow in Melbourne's outer suburbs. On the surface, the Rajas appeared to be living a 'normal' Australian life. Throughout his teenage years, Christopher embraces the freedoms of his adopted country, while his father becomes more and more disenchanted. Just as Christopher is settling into university, the family is rocked by a tragic and unexpected loss. Exploring topical issues of race, class and migration, Into the Suburbs is an affecting portrait of one family's search for home.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorChristopher Raja is an Indian-born Australian author of short stories, essays, a play, and a novel. He co-authored the play The First Garden with Natasha Raja, which was performed in botanical gardens thr.