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We'll Still Be A Family

Moving to a new country is a daunting prospect. First you have to say goodbye and pack up everything. Next there are new sights and smells to get used to and being brave enough to make new friends can be the hardest challenge of all. 

Through all of the changes and challenges one thing is still certain, no matter we are in the world our connection with and love of family will stay steady. 

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Back Home?

James is eleven years old and lives in Kenya. Street food, pet chameleons and ‘close as family’ classmates are what makes this home. But when his parents decide it’s time to move the family back to Australia, James’ world is split in two.

 

What happens when James has to leave everything familiar behind? What will life be like in a place he has only ever visited? And what does it mean to stick by your friends?

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This middle grade story about navigating a life changing move from overseas to a country that is supposed to be home is perfect for anyone dealing with the ups and downs of transition.

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