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John and Dom

Name: John and Dom
ISBN: 9781406334579

By Sally Murphy

Adjectives

poignant heartfelt uplifting

Genres

Friendship/Family Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

John's best friend, Dom, is diagnosed with cancer, leaving their group of friends grappling with confusion and anger. Through shared humour and open conversations, they find ways to support Dom, even receiving unexpected understanding from the school bully.

About the author

Sally Murphy is an Australian author who loves writing stories and poems for children. She is well known for her books like 'Pearl Verses the World' and 'Toppling'. Sally enjoys helping young readers discover the joy of books, and she is inspired by the world around her and the adventures of everyday life.

Pages

127 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2011

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