A Small Free Kiss in the Dark (Hardcover)

from rata

I read this book because it was a recommendation. I checked out the reviews before I read it and was unsure as the first review rated the book quite low, however I was pleased I did read it. I enjoyed the narrative writing style as it reminded me of the thoughts and fears of childhood, I felt it ...

from HeatherLINC

This book is beautifully written and has some lovely characters in it - old Billy, Skip, Tia, her baby, Sixpence, and little Max (who is personally my favourite). Although we never understand why war starts, it brings together these five characters who become a 'family' with their home being an a...

from clfisha

Interesting if flawed YA "We were gobsmacked to see the girl because not many people visit funfairs that don't work, especially when there's a war going on" A tale of survival of war, of homelessness, of coming of age and of hope: Skip has run away foster care and has being living rough when the ...

from MrsSewell

Although shortlisted for the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia award I found it difficult to finish this book. I was initially intrigued by the survival story of 12 year old Skip leaving home to live on the streets and the invasion that takes place soon after, as well as the references to...

from lillibrary

A book that explores the effects of war on the most marginalized of society--the homeless, young runaways, orphans. Narrated by Skip, the 13 yr. old protagonist, in a somber, yet hopeful tone as he struggles to survive with the "family" he has picked up along the way: Billy, an old homeless man S...