Johnno: a novel

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Malouf's semi-autobiographical first novel was was selected by the Brisbane City Council in 2004 as the joint-winner of the annual "One Book One Brisbane" competition to find the b ook that best represents that city. His main characters, Dante and Johnno, are unlikely childhood friends growing up in the bustle of World War II-era Brisbane. In less than two-hundred pages, Malouf manages to capture the coming-of-age angst of the entire Australian post-war generation. A touching tale by Australia's most acclaimed contemporary writer. Show more