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The Boy from the Mish
- Ready When You Are
- Narrated by: Meyne Wyatt
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A funny and heart-warming coming-of-age story, set in a rural Australian community, about 17-year-old Jackson finding the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him.
'I don't paint so much anymore,' I say, looking to my feet.
'Oh. Well, I got a boy who needs to do some art. You can help him out,' Aunty Pam says, like I have no say in the matter, like she didn't hear what I just said about not painting so much anymore. 'Jackson, this is Tomas. He's living with me for a little while.'
It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, school's out and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson's Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city - but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them.... As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his darkest secret - a secret he thought he'd locked away for good.
Compelling, honest and beautifully written, The Boy from the Mish is about first love, identity and the superpower of self-belief.
Published in North America as Ready When You Are.
Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin man, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. Growing up a massive Kylie Minogue and North Queensland Cowboys fan, Gary was always writing as a child and continued his creative journey when he moved to Sydney to study at film school. Gary has experience working in Aboriginal health, the disability sector (including experience working in the Youth Justice System) and the film industry. He was Bega Valley Shire Council Young Citizen of the Year, won the Patrick White Young Indigenous Writers' Award and has received a Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowship. The Boy from the Mish is Gary's debut novel.
Critic Reviews
"A book I've been searching for over my whole career...[it] awed me with the power of its storytelling." (David Levithan, Scholastic US editorial director)
"Honest. Funny. Beautiful. This book is all the things." (Gabbie Stroud)
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- Meg
- 26-02-2021
love this book
Beautiful coming of age story, absolutely loved it. Well written and easy to read. Finished over a few days....highly recommend this book. Also loved Meyne Wyatt as the narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-01-2022
Important
I loved this book! What a beautiful telling of culture, growing up and finding yourself in and through love. The narrators voice is perfect and aids in world building and injecting humor and soul into the characters.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-01-2023
Loved it
This book reminded me of home and that life can be uncomplicated if you want it to be, you just need to be true to yourself and remember where you come from. Thank you for the experience.
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- Lisa Hoskin
- 30-07-2022
An touching story about an indigenous boy coming to terms with who he is.
A novel about an indigenous teenage boy living in rural Australia, coming to terms with his sexual identity. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea - but I think it’s a beautifully crafted story that is simple and honest.
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- Astroash
- 29-08-2023
Heartfelt
I really appreciated the cultural significance in this book. The storyline is weaved into such a beautiful book.
The Boy from the Mish and Thomas. My heart is with you.
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- M
- 21-09-2023
Sweet
A lovely coming of age story - quite gentle despite dealing with some not very gentle themes at times.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-11-2023
Classy debut novel
This might be for young adults but I’m old and I really enjoyed the story and the narration was flawless.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-2021
Beautiful, moving, inspiring
I loved every moment of this incredibly beautiful novel and this perfect performance. I cried often, smiled often, and felt so close to Jackson and Thomas as they experienced those extraordinary first feelings of deep attraction and love. I hope this important book finds its way to, and reaches into, the hearts of every person who needs it.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-08-2022
So good
Beautifully written AND read. Well done indeed. I’d recommend this to anyone. I loved it and was sorry when it ended. Thanks Gary and Meyne
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- Anonymous User
- 22-01-2023
Great work
Thank you Gary for being you. Proud, Strong and Deadly . Thank you for helping us to be us.
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