His Name Was Walter - Emily Rodda
CBCA Shortlist 2019
It's no secret that Emily Rodda is a fantastic Australian author, but honestly I think this is my favourite thing I've read that she's written! When my husband asked "What's that book about?", I had to reply with "...A book". It's a story within a story, both equally compelling and beautifully told. Colin is on a school trip when the bus breaks down (a teachers worst nightmare! In fact.... that could be another name for this book!). He and three other students offer to stay b