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My Brother Ben

Title: My Brother Ben

Author: Peter Carnavas

Translator: Sarah Ardizzone

Published: 28/09/21

ISBN: 9780702263330

About the text

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 the same dream- winning a boat so they can explore the creek properly.

Then Ben starts high school and the boys drift apart. When Luke catches Ben sneaking out at night, he knows his brother's up to something, but what?

A timeless story of birds and boats, and of brotherly love that is bigger than a wedge-tailed eagle, bigger than the sky.

Number of Copies Available

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About the author

Peter creates picture books for children and grown-ups to enjoy.  He writes simple yet poignant tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations, which combine to create layers of meaning for the reader.  His books include Jessica’s Box, Last Tree in the City, The Great Expedition and his latest picture book, The Children Who Loved Books, a warm and moving celebration of books and the ways in which they bring us together.  Peter is also the illustrator of the Mr Darcy picture book series, written by Alex Field.

Themes

  • Brotherhood
  • Growing up
  • Trust
  • Boyhood