http://www.kids-bookreview.com/2014/02/win-simple-gift.htmlWIN! The Simple Gift
Thirteen years after it was first published, UQP is pleased to announce a special reissue of the bestselling and award-winning Australian classic, The Simple Gift, from the master of free verse, Steven Herrick.
My hand in his stops trembling, for a moment.
When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it’s the simple gifts in life that really make a difference.
Shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Award and the NSW Premier’s Literary Award, The Simple Gift is a life-affirming look at humanity, generosity and love that will have a lasting effect on today’s young adult readers, long after the last page is turned.
Steven Herrick is the author of twenty-one books for children and young adults including Pookie Aleera is Not my Boyfriend and Love, Ghosts & Nose Hair. Herrick is one of Australia’s most widely travelled authors, inspiring students around Australia and internationally with his love of poetry.
Thanks to the generos people at UQP, we have five copies of The Simple Gift to give away. Each book is valued at $19.95.To win, tell us in 25 words or less, what 'simple gift' you would give to someone to show that you care about them.
Type 'Simple Gift' into the subject line and email your answer to susanATkids-bookreviewDOTcom. The most creative answers, as judged by KBR, will win. Be sure to include your full name and address - entries without will be ineligible. Please provide a street address, as prizes cannot be delivered to PO Boxes.Competition runs from Sunday 2 February 2014, 9pm
to Sunday 9 February 2014, 9pm AEST, and the comp is open to residents of Australia, over the age of 18 (mum and dad can enter on behalf of kids). This is a game of skill, not chance. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Prizes cannot be delivered to PO Boxes. To be considered valid, entries must include a name and street address. Privacy statement: Winners' contact details are forwarded to the relevant publisher. Other contact details are not shared. All contact details are permanently deleted at competition end.
