Lessons from the Heart
by John Clanchy
In this sequel to The Hard Word, John Clanchy writes with an engaging blend of ironic humour and compassion as he explores the rapidly changing world of a teenager. On a school trip to the red heart of Australia, Laura suspects her best friend is having an affair with their teacher. She is caught in a tangle of deceit in the inquiry following a young boy's mysterious fall on the slopes of Uluru.