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the novel and along the way slowly gains a broader view of the world and greater empathy for others, including those she depends upon and strangers. Do you think such drastic events are necessary to develop empathy for other people? Do you need to sometimes step 'out of your comfort zone' in order to change your views?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alyssa Brugman's young adult novels Finding Grace, Walking Naked, Being Bindy and Solo are distributed around the world and have been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and overseas. Alyssa has also written five novels for younger readers about a girl called Shelby and her pony, Blue: For Sale or Swap, Beginner's Luck, Hot Potato, Hide & Seek and Greener Pastures. This series has been shortlisted for a number of Children's Choice awards and was also selected for the 2007 'Books Alive' campaign. Alyssa recently published Book Two of the new Quentaris series, The Equen Queen. She lives in the Hunter Valley and is currently writing more novels for children and young adults. Visit www.alyssabrugman.com.au for more information about Alyssa and her books.