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Name: Blueback
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Tim Winton

Blueback follows a young protagonist who grows up along Australia’s coast, learning the rhythms of the marine world and the connections that tie family, community, and the environment together. Tim Winton’s prose celebrates the beauty of the ocean while highlighting the importance of stewardship and belonging.

First publish date: 1958

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Tim Winton

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