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Broken

By Elizabeth Pulford
Illustrated by Angus Gomes

A novel that blends, mystery, family life and the subconcious into an interesting story.

Zara is broken. She’s in a coma, trapped in the world of her subconscious. A world of painful memories, distant voices and dark secrets. Secrets she has to unlock. Her life depends on it.

• “New Zealand author Pulford has written a compelling, many-layered story, which is enhanced by the graphic novel–style black-and-white illustrations by Gomes. The text and graphics cohere to tell a compelling story of grief, guilt, and recovery.” Booklist
• “A bold and delightful approach to storytelling … A brilliant book.” Viewpoint
• “One of the most exciting YA novels published in Australia [in 2012].” The Australian

About the author

Elizabeth Pulford was born in Hamilton, Canada, but was brought up in New Zealand from the age of two. She began writing in her early 40s. Since then her publications have included articles, poetry, short stories in newspapers, magazines and on the radio. Many of her adult short stories have won national competitions. Her children’s books range from early readers through to YA novels - two of which have been finalists for the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. Elizabeth has always loved books. In fact some of her best friends are books and she couldn’t imagine life without them. Her previous titles with Walker Books are Castlecliff & the Fossil Princess, Blackthorn, Blackthorn’s Betrayal and Tussock, which is a finalist in the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, Junior Fiction category, 2011. For more information about the author, please visit her website: http://www.elizabethpulford.co.nz/

About the illustrator

Angus Gomes is a freelance illustrator based in Auckland, New Zealand. He was born in Bombay, India, and lived there until he was 10, before moving to New Zealand. He studied a Bachelor of Design for 4 years, majoring in Visual Communication, and immediately started work as a graphic designer after graduating. He has an interest in fashion, illustration, people, food and animals. Broken is his first title with Walker Books.

ISBN: 9781921529887
Imprint: Walker Books Australia
Distributor: Walker Australia-HEDS
Binding: Paperback
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm, 256pp
Stock Status: Confirmed
Australian RRP: $19.99
New Zealand RRP: $21.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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