Jetty Jumping

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While Milla’s friends take big, brave jumps off the jetty, Milla stays on the blistering wood, scared of what lurks below. But when Milla accidentally falls off the edge, she disco vers the beauty of the deep, dark sea – and her summer changes forever. The CBCA judges say... A beautifully written and highly relatable book about overcoming fears. Time and place have been carefully created to depict an Australian beach town in summer. The language is rich and descriptive, using apt vocabulary and alliteration. The eye-catching, swirling text depicts movement to mirror themes of water and the action it describes. Mood is gently constructed. The joy of the jumping girls contrasts with Milla’s trepidation as she sits apart, afraid to participate in their fun yet wanting to join them. A lovely twist of plot adds momentum and motivation to the main character's actions, who overcomes her fears to finally enter the water. Author: Andrea Rowe Illustrator: Hannah Sommerville Format: Hardback Page Count: 32 Imprint: Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Publication Date: November 2020 ISBN: 9781760500658 Show more