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by Cristy Burne (Author)
From award-winning author Cristy Burne comes a new adventure for young readers about falling in love with the bush, and with hiking and being in the wild. It's about disconnecting from technology. And discovering yourself.
City-kid Harry is doomed to spend his weekend hiking with his phone-addict Mum, her bossy bestie Ana, and Ana's kid Deepika, a camping fanatic who can't seem to stop talking. But Harry discovers hiking's not as bad as it sounds. Step by step, he and Deepika discover a new friendship-and a new confidence in the world around them. Then disaster strikes, and the pair find themselves lost. Or is it Mum and Ana who are lost?
Author Biography
Cristy Burne grew up climbing trees, jumping drains, chasing cows, and inventing stories. She has a passion for learning through doing and loves to inspire creativity, daring, and resilience in her readers. Cristy is a children's author and science writer with degrees in biotechnology and science communication. She has also worked as a science circus performer, garbage analyst, Santa's pixie, and atom-smashing reporter.
