Title

A Different Land Series: Different

Author

Jennings, Paul

Illustrator

Kelly, Geoff

Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Published Date

2019

Annotation

The story follows the fortunes of Anton, Christopher and their mother Pat who journeyed to a new land in the earlier novel, A Different Boy. The story is told from Christopher’s point of view as the family adjusts to a new life. When their mother Pat gets a job in a country town, Anton is happy but Christopher finds it hard to settle and wants to go home. Once again, Paul Jennings deftly explores themes of guilt and redemption while telling a compelling story, with humour and emotion. This story is best understood by reading the first title in the series, ‘A Different Boy’.

Key Concepts

Emigrants, Family, Friendship, Hope, Kindness, Migration, Refugee, Resilience

Audience

Primary, Secondary

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