Adrienne Ferreira

First time author Ferreira brings to life a small Australian country town and the characters that live there. Novi is an 11 year old boy and talented artist, obsessed with his beloved grandfather's death in the river which runs through the town. He paints obsessively and dramatically. New teacher Dom Best wants to encourage this budding artist and develops relationships within the town as he pursues this goal. But Novi's art shows the truth of the story of his grandfather's death and powers within the town are determined to stop it coming to public attention.… (más)

I really enjoyed this book. It is the story of a gifted young boy who lives with his slightly eccentric family in a small town perched on the banks of a river. Novi is quiet and different from the other kids at school, but he is a very talented artist who's painting reflect the history of the town of Morus, some with very sinister undertones which upset the towns inhabitants. Dom, the new teacher at the school recognises Novi's talent and in trying to encourage and have his work recognised, puts Novi and his family at odds with many of the townspeople. Its a story about love, deceit and jealousy told beautifully. The chapters which Novi narrates, give the child's perspective to the story brilliantly. Definitely worth reading. I could even imagine a sequel.… (más)