Daylight tegan bennett (19 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Six teenagers. An empty shopping centre. No Wi-Fi. And a baby? Acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylights first novel for young adults reconceives Lord of the Flies for Gen Z.Shortlisted, Ethel Turner Prize for Young Peoples Literature, NSW Premiers Literary AwardsSydney Morning Herald Best Reads of the Year for 2023The Guardian Best Australian Childrens Books of 2023 A group of teenagers alone in an empty shopping centre, with everything they could possibly want . and a baby? With no phones, no internet and no way out, Shannon and five other trapped teens are completely disconnected from the outside world . and their online lives. Its hard to say whether theyll be driven to delinquency, or even worse forced to make friends irl. Will the limitless bubble tea, Maccas and new sneakers be enough to keep the six teens satisfied until they can find a way out, or is this the start of something much more sinister? In Royals, her new novel for young people, acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight upends Lord of the Flies to find out what really happens when there are no adults in the room.Praise for Royals A real page-turner of a book, full of vivid characters, intrigue and genuine warmth. The setting is so realistically unsettling, and the teenagers so likeable, that I was hooked from the beginning. Alice Pung, author of One Hundred Days and Laurinda If Stephen King did The Breakfast Club it might turn out a bit like Royals . A page-turning romp with a serious message at its core Kate Emery, author of The Not-So-Chosen OneThis glorious fever dream of a novel explores the limits of consumerism alongside the possibilities of human connection, all the while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Erin Gough, author of Amelia Westlake Was Never Here Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? It takes Shannon a while to work out whats happened. She went into the cinema in 2025 and came back out in 1985? Somehow shes travelled forty years back in time. But this isnt the first time something strange has happened to Shannon and her group of friends. Is there a chance that whatever mysterious forces brought them together a year ago have sent them back to the 80s with her? To find her friends, shell have to navigate a world with no smartphones, no internet, and worst of all no bubble tea. As the group tries to find a way back to the future, some friendships are strained while others blossom into something more. Can they stay together and stay friends long enough to survive 1985? In another warm, wise and life-affirming story, Tegan Bennett Daylight takes her beloved cast of characters from her debut YA novel Royals on a fresh adventure, to discover something about their roots and how far their generation has come. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Shortlisted for the 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Awards A book about the connections we form with literature and each other Tegan Bennett Daylight has led a life in books as a writer, a teacher and a critic, but first and foremost as a reader. In this deeply insightful and intimate work, Daylight describes how her reading has nourished her life, and how life has informed her reading. In both, she shows us that its the small points of connection the details that really matter: what we notice when someone close to us dies, when we give birth, when we make friends. In lifes disasters and delights, the details are what we can share and compare and carry with us. Daylight writes with invigorating candour and compassion about her mothers last days; her own experiences of childbearing and its aftermath (in her celebrated essay Vagina); her long admiration of Helen Garner and George Saunders; and her great loves and friendships. Each chapter is a revelation, and a celebration of how books offer not an escape from real life but a richer engagement with the business of living. The result is a work that will truly deepen your relationship with books, and with other readers. The delight is in the details. A superb writer. If you love reading, youll cherish this book for showing you why. Charlotte Wood, author of The Weekend and The Natural Way of Things An intimate and wise celebration of the joy and solace we find in books. Books & Publishing If you care about reading and writing, past, present and future, read this book. Stephen Romei, The Weekend Australian The Details is a joyful and vital adventure alongside a sophisticated reader, and a timely reminder of the critical role of art in turbulent times. Justine Hyde, The Saturday Paper A testament to the enriching power of reading. Thuy On, Sydney Morning Herald An immersive and thought-provoking read, ideal for any bibliophile. The Monthly Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From the author of BOMBORA and WHAT FALLS AWAY. A stunning, moving novel about faith, love and family, and what happens when the heart stops believing.Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her protection and security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. She moves into his big, old, rambling family home by the Parramatta River and becomes pregnant. Then Ross's father, who deserted the family as a child and for whom Ross only seems to feel hatred and bitterness, resurfaces. He is living in Spain, but he is dying. Elizabeth persuades Ross that the family should make a journey to see him, to make peace with him and to show him Anna - their new daughter. But their holiday lays bare discomfitting truths and frailties, both in their relationship and each other.Bennett Daylight unfolds Ross and Elizabeth's love affair, and the joy and pain of motherhood, with wonderful sensitivity in a captivating story written in her characteristically spare, limpid prose. Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Tegan Bennett Daylight, Simon & Schuster Australia. Six teenagers. An empty shopping centre. No Wi-Fi. And . a baby? Acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight's first novel for young adults reconceives Lord of the Flies for Gen Z.Shortlisted, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature, NSW Premier's Literary AwardsSydney Morning Herald Best Reads of the Year for 2023The Guardian Best Australian Children's Books of 2023 A group of teenagers alone in an empty shopping centre, with everything they could possibly want . and a baby? With no phones, no internet and no way out, Shannon and five other trapped teens are completely disconnected from the outside world . and their online lives. It's hard to say whether they'll be driven to delinquency, or - even worse - forced to make friends irl. Will the limitless bubble tea, Maccas and new sneakers be enough to keep the six teens satisfied until they can find a way out, or is this the start of something much more sinister? In Royals, her new novel for young people, acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight upends Lord of the Flies to find out what really happens when there are no adults in the room.Praise for Royals 'A real page-turner of a book, full of vivid characters, intrigue and genuine warmth. The setting is so realistically unsettling, and the teenagers so likeable, that I was hooked from the beginning.' Alice Pung, author of One Hundred Days and Laurinda 'If Stephen King did The Breakfast Club it might turn out a bit like Royals . A page-turning romp with a serious message at its core' Kate Emery, author of The Not-So-Chosen One'This glorious fever dream of a novel explores the limits of consumerism alongside the possibilities of human connection, all the while keeping readers on the edge of their seats.' Erin Gough, author of Amelia Westlake Was Never HereTegan Bennett Daylight is a writer, teacher and critic. Her books include the Stella Award shortlisted Six Bedrooms and the novels Safety and Bombora. She lives in the Blue Mountains with her husband and two children. Paperback.…

Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Tegan Bennett Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 180 'Each day one of them, both of them, added something more to the silence. Carefully, slowly, patiently, they were building a great structure out of it, an intricate structure. Mary participated in the work but wondered, sometimes, if they would have the skill and the tools to dismantle it. It was beginning to block doorways in their own house, to climb up towards the windows, to reach into the garden.' Mary doesn't quite know what's changed since the birth of her first child, but she and Sean don't talk any more. While Sean simply shuts down, hoping things will fix themselves, Mary turns to Juliet, her best friend, for comfort. What Falls Away is an astutely observed, intricately fascinating exploration of the ways in which-sometimes without even noticing-we let silence take over our lives. Paperback.…

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Paperback. Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her protection and security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. She moves into his big, old, rambling family home by the Parramatta River and becomes pregnant. Then Ross's father, who deserted the family as a child and for whom Ross only seems to feel hatred and bitterness, resurfaces. He is living in Spain, but he is dying. Elizabeth persuades Ross that the family should make a journey to see him, to make peace with him and to show him Anna - their new daughter. But their holiday lays bare discomfitting truths and frailties, both in their relationship and each other. Bennett Daylight unfolds Ross and Elizabeth's love affair, and the joy and pain of motherhood, with wonderful sensitivity in a captivating story written in her characteristically spare, limpid prose. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. …

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Six teenagers. An empty shopping centre. No Wi-Fi. And a baby? Acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylights first novel for young adults reconceives Lord of the Flies for Gen Z.Shortlisted, Ethel Turner Prize for Young Peoples Literature, NSW Premiers Literary AwardsSydney Morning Herald Best Reads of the Year for 2023The Guardian Best Australian Childrens Books of 2023 A group of teenagers alone in an empty shopping centre, with everything they could possibly want . and a baby? With no phones, no internet and no way out, Shannon and five other trapped teens are completely disconnected from the outside world . and their online lives. Its hard to say whether theyll be driven to delinquency, or even worse forced to make friends irl. Will the limitless bubble tea, Maccas and new sneakers be enough to keep the six teens satisfied until they can find a way out, or is this the start of something much more sinister? In Royals, her new novel for young people, acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight upends Lord of the Flies to find out what really happens when there are no adults in the room.Praise for Royals A real page-turner of a book, full of vivid characters, intrigue and genuine warmth. The setting is so realistically unsettling, and the teenagers so likeable, that I was hooked from the beginning. Alice Pung, author of One Hundred Days and Laurinda If Stephen King did The Breakfast Club it might turn out a bit like Royals . A page-turning romp with a serious message at its core Kate Emery, author of The Not-So-Chosen OneThis glorious fever dream of a novel explores the limits of consumerism alongside the possibilities of human connection, all the while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Erin Gough, author of Amelia Westlake Was Never Here Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? It takes Shannon a while to work out whats happened. She went into the cinema in 2025 and came back out in 1985? Somehow shes travelled forty years back in time. But this isnt the first time something strange has happened to Shannon and her group of friends. Is there a chance that whatever mysterious forces brought them together a year ago have sent them back to the 80s with her? To find her friends, shell have to navigate a world with no smartphones, no internet, and worst of all no bubble tea. As the group tries to find a way back to the future, some friendships are strained while others blossom into something more. Can they stay together and stay friends long enough to survive 1985? In another warm, wise and life-affirming story, Tegan Bennett Daylight takes her beloved cast of characters from her debut YA novel Royals on a fresh adventure, to discover something about their roots and how far their generation has come. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Shortlisted for the 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Awards A book about the connections we form with literature and each other Tegan Bennett Daylight has led a life in books as a writer, a teacher and a critic, but first and foremost as a reader. In this deeply insightful and intimate work, Daylight describes how her reading has nourished her life, and how life has informed her reading. In both, she shows us that its the small points of connection the details that really matter: what we notice when someone close to us dies, when we give birth, when we make friends. In lifes disasters and delights, the details are what we can share and compare and carry with us. Daylight writes with invigorating candour and compassion about her mothers last days; her own experiences of childbearing and its aftermath (in her celebrated essay Vagina); her long admiration of Helen Garner and George Saunders; and her great loves and friendships. Each chapter is a revelation, and a celebration of how books offer not an escape from real life but a richer engagement with the business of living. The result is a work that will truly deepen your relationship with books, and with other readers. The delight is in the details. A superb writer. If you love reading, youll cherish this book for showing you why. Charlotte Wood, author of The Weekend and The Natural Way of Things An intimate and wise celebration of the joy and solace we find in books. Books & Publishing If you care about reading and writing, past, present and future, read this book. Stephen Romei, The Weekend Australian The Details is a joyful and vital adventure alongside a sophisticated reader, and a timely reminder of the critical role of art in turbulent times. Justine Hyde, The Saturday Paper A testament to the enriching power of reading. Thuy On, Sydney Morning Herald An immersive and thought-provoking read, ideal for any bibliophile. The Monthly Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From the author of BOMBORA and WHAT FALLS AWAY. A stunning, moving novel about faith, love and family, and what happens when the heart stops believing.Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her protection and security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. She moves into his big, old, rambling family home by the Parramatta River and becomes pregnant. Then Ross's father, who deserted the family as a child and for whom Ross only seems to feel hatred and bitterness, resurfaces. He is living in Spain, but he is dying. Elizabeth persuades Ross that the family should make a journey to see him, to make peace with him and to show him Anna - their new daughter. But their holiday lays bare discomfitting truths and frailties, both in their relationship and each other.Bennett Daylight unfolds Ross and Elizabeth's love affair, and the joy and pain of motherhood, with wonderful sensitivity in a captivating story written in her characteristically spare, limpid prose. Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Six teenagers. An empty shopping centre. No Wi-Fi. And a baby? Acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylights first novel for young adults reconceives Lord of the Flies for Gen Z.Shortlisted, Ethel Turner Prize for Young Peoples Literature, NSW Premiers Literary AwardsSydney Morning Herald Best Reads of the Year for 2023The Guardian Best Australian Childrens Books of 2023 A group of teenagers alone in an empty shopping centre, with everything they could possibly want . and a baby? With no phones, no internet and no way out, Shannon and five other trapped teens are completely disconnected from the outside world . and their online lives. Its hard to say whether theyll be driven to delinquency, or even worse forced to make friends irl. Will the limitless bubble tea, Maccas and new sneakers be enough to keep the six teens satisfied until they can find a way out, or is this the start of something much more sinister? In Royals, her new novel for young people, acclaimed author Tegan Bennett Daylight upends Lord of the Flies to find out what really happens when there are no adults in the room.Praise for Royals A real page-turner of a book, full of vivid characters, intrigue and genuine warmth. The setting is so realistically unsettling, and the teenagers so likeable, that I was hooked from the beginning. Alice Pung, author of One Hundred Days and Laurinda If Stephen King did The Breakfast Club it might turn out a bit like Royals . A page-turning romp with a serious message at its core Kate Emery, author of The Not-So-Chosen OneThis glorious fever dream of a novel explores the limits of consumerism alongside the possibilities of human connection, all the while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Erin Gough, author of Amelia Westlake Was Never Here Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? It takes Shannon a while to work out whats happened. She went into the cinema in 2025 and came back out in 1985? Somehow shes travelled forty years back in time. But this isnt the first time something strange has happened to Shannon and her group of friends. Is there a chance that whatever mysterious forces brought them together a year ago have sent them back to the 80s with her? To find her friends, shell have to navigate a world with no smartphones, no internet, and worst of all no bubble tea. As the group tries to find a way back to the future, some friendships are strained while others blossom into something more. Can they stay together and stay friends long enough to survive 1985? In another warm, wise and life-affirming story, Tegan Bennett Daylight takes her beloved cast of characters from her debut YA novel Royals on a fresh adventure, to discover something about their roots and how far their generation has come. When four friends find themselves thrown back in time to 1985, how will they handle being teens in their parents era? And will they ever get back to the future? Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Shortlisted for the 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Awards A book about the connections we form with literature and each other Tegan Bennett Daylight has led a life in books as a writer, a teacher and a critic, but first and foremost as a reader. In this deeply insightful and intimate work, Daylight describes how her reading has nourished her life, and how life has informed her reading. In both, she shows us that its the small points of connection the details that really matter: what we notice when someone close to us dies, when we give birth, when we make friends. In lifes disasters and delights, the details are what we can share and compare and carry with us. Daylight writes with invigorating candour and compassion about her mothers last days; her own experiences of childbearing and its aftermath (in her celebrated essay Vagina); her long admiration of Helen Garner and George Saunders; and her great loves and friendships. Each chapter is a revelation, and a celebration of how books offer not an escape from real life but a richer engagement with the business of living. The result is a work that will truly deepen your relationship with books, and with other readers. The delight is in the details. A superb writer. If you love reading, youll cherish this book for showing you why. Charlotte Wood, author of The Weekend and The Natural Way of Things An intimate and wise celebration of the joy and solace we find in books. Books & Publishing If you care about reading and writing, past, present and future, read this book. Stephen Romei, The Weekend Australian The Details is a joyful and vital adventure alongside a sophisticated reader, and a timely reminder of the critical role of art in turbulent times. Justine Hyde, The Saturday Paper A testament to the enriching power of reading. Thuy On, Sydney Morning Herald An immersive and thought-provoking read, ideal for any bibliophile. The Monthly Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From the author of BOMBORA and WHAT FALLS AWAY. A stunning, moving novel about faith, love and family, and what happens when the heart stops believing.Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her protection and security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. She moves into his big, old, rambling family home by the Parramatta River and becomes pregnant. Then Ross's father, who deserted the family as a child and for whom Ross only seems to feel hatred and bitterness, resurfaces. He is living in Spain, but he is dying. Elizabeth persuades Ross that the family should make a journey to see him, to make peace with him and to show him Anna - their new daughter. But their holiday lays bare discomfitting truths and frailties, both in their relationship and each other.Bennett Daylight unfolds Ross and Elizabeth's love affair, and the joy and pain of motherhood, with wonderful sensitivity in a captivating story written in her characteristically spare, limpid prose. Elizabeth has fallen in love in her early adulthood, but with a lack of conviction and disturbing results. A little damaged, in her late twenties she embarks on a new affair with Ross, a fellow academic at her university. Their relationship blooms and offers her security, for which she's been searching since she stopped being a child. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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