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My Brother Ben

By: Peter Carnavas
Narrated by: Jesse Vasiliadis
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Publisher's summary

Even on the dark days, birds still sing.

Luke and his big brother Ben spend the summer on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. Quiet Luke sketches birds, while Ben leaps off the Jumping Tree. The boys couldn’t be more different, but they share a special bond.

When a local competition to win a boat is announced, the brothers spring into action, dreaming of exploring the creek together. But then Ben starts high school, bringing unfamiliar changes into their lives. Slowly, the boys start to drift apart as the contest approaches. Can their unique friendship survive?

2022, NSW Premier's Literary Awards Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature, Winner

2022, Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year, Winner

2022, Queensland Literary Awards Children's Book, Short-Listed

2022, Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Younger Readers, Nominated

2022, Australian Book Industry Award Book of the Year for Younger Children, Long-listed

©2021 Peter Carnavas. First published by University of Queensland Press. (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing
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Critic reviews

'For everyone whose brother is a hero, even if they don't know it yet.' (Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s most popular authors)
'This story about birdwatching, being different and the bond between brothers is told in Peter's lovely gentle way and it's a real treat. Kids will love it.' (Karen Foxlee, author of Lenny's Book of Everything)
'Peter Carnavas is a wizard with words and a master of character ... My Brother Ben is absolutely bursting with heart ..' (Meg McKinlay, author of To Catch a Falling Star)

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