His Name Was Walter

From Australia’s favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own … The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read – right to the very end … From one of Australia’s most renowned children’s authors comes an extraordinary story within a story – a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night for the rest of their lives. PRAISE ‘Another magnificent book from Emily Rodda’ – Readings ‘guaranteed to capture the imaginations of 8+ mystery lovers’ – Better Reading AWARDS Winner – 2019 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards (Children’s Literature) Winner – 2019 Australian Book Design Awards (Children’s Fiction Book) Winner – 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers) Shortlisted – 2019 Davitt Awards (Children’s) Shortlisted – 2019 QLD Literary Awards (Griffith University Children’s Book Award) Shortlisted – 2018 Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel) —- ISBN: 9781460756195 | ISBN10: 1460756193 | ISBN-13: 978-1460756195