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Boy Swallows Universe

By: Trent Dalton
Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
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‘Electric’ The Times

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‘Extraordinary’ Joanna Cannon

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES

Australia, 1983

Life is pretty tough right now for twelve-year-old Eli – what with his mute brother, a convicted murderer for a babysitter, a drug-dealing stepfather, an incarcerated mother and a long-lost father – surely it can’t get any worse?

Think again. He’s about to fall in love, break into prison and cross paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen.

A coming-of-age story like no other, Boy Swallows Universe is the most exhilarating novel you’ll read all year.

©2019 Trent Dalton (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Coming of Age Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Fiction Scary Witty Funny Thought-Provoking Crime

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.... One of so many great one liners. Dalton’s writing is both expansive and intimate, tragic and hilarious, touching and brutal. He paints a picture of Australia that I think only really Australian’s will be able to truly relate to. I loved this book.

Take a F***ing Polaroid Pamela

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Brutal at times, but beautifully written. The narrator really captures the scene and Aussie accents

Brilliant Aussie story

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I loved this book!
Such a fabulous story and reflective themes.

The narrator was very talented too.

Thank you

Fantastic reading and story

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The descriptive writing in every paragraph is next level - its a joy to read or hear.

A wonderful story

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Liked the life lessons. Found it a bit far fetched though that suited the tale.

Fanciful descriptions

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