I am reading Martine Murray’s book, how to make a bird.

It is not a Western Australian Children’s book but it is a CBCA short-listed book, published in 2003. The book is so well written. At different points, I was confused about the age of the protagonist, but the clever writing keeps me going. I am not rushing this book.

Murray is an accomplished writer.

I will hold off recommending the book until I have finished reading it.

Well, I have finished and I recommend it. Quality – because of the complexity of thought, I’d say it is for older readers – Year 10 upwards.