The Song Walker
(Author) Zillah BethellFrom the winner of the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022 comes an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage set in the Australian Outback. The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022."There are three questions that I need to find the answers to:Where am I? What am I doing here? And... Who am I?"When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case.She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets...
Zillah Bethell
Zillah Bethell is a British author known for her novel "A Whisper of Horses," blending elements of dystopia and magical realism. Her poetic prose and vivid world-building immerse readers in imaginative landscapes. Bethell's work challenges societal norms and explores themes of resilience and hope, making her a unique voice in contemporary literature.