This novel is written by one of Tasmania's own, David Rish, a writer and a dramatist who currently lives in Hobart. In fact the book, which has been signed by the author, is set in Hobart. Whilst in a second-hand shop, Rob, an aspiring artist, discovers a paintbox with a face etched in miniature on the lid. He is instinctively drawn to the box and is bitterly disappointed when he finds it has been sold. Much to his surprise his parents have purchased it for him for his thirteenth birthday. His irresistible desire to discover the history of the box leads him to the derelict Heart Field House and to its sole and exuberant occupant, Dog. Who is this mysterious waif who seem to understand Rob more than he does himself? She has some eerie connection to the former mistress of the house, the shadow-woman.
This blog contains reviews and comments on children's books which I own, have read, and would like to share. I look for books at markets and opportunity shops. They are cleaned up, covered and read. Then I take them to the classroom for students to read. Students can borrow the books at any time. Many books are also from my personal library, especially the Youth Fiction. Students can preview some of them on this blog. Now, I am also on the lookout for great new releases for my grandson Archie.
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