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'A heartwarming queer Indigenous Own Voices love story, from a startlingly talented debut author.
'Seventeen-year-old Jackson is living with his family on the Mish (former Aboriginal mission), hanging out with his mates, having problems with his girlfriend, teasing the tourists, and avoiding the racist boys in town. Jackson’s Aunty and cousins are visiting from the city for the summer holidays again. And this time Tomas, a mysterious boy, has come with them. While his mum and Aunty try to finish artwork, Jackson and Tomas grow close. As their friendship evolves, Jackson struggles with the changing shape of their relationship, self-acceptance and identity, and whether he’ll still be accepted by friends, family, and his Aboriginal community.
'Compelling, honest and beautifully written, The Boy from the Mish is a first novel like no other.' (Publication summary)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
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Gary Lonesborough : The Boy from the Mish
2021
single work
review
— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 27 February - 5 March 2021;
— Review of The Boy From the Mish 2021 single work novel
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Gary Lonesborough : The Boy from the Mish
2021
single work
review
— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 27 February - 5 March 2021;
— Review of The Boy From the Mish 2021 single work novel
Awards
- 2022 longlisted Indie Awards — Young Adult
- 2022 shortlisted Victorian Premier's Literary Awards — Prize for Indigenous Writing
- 2021 shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards — Young Adult Book Award
- 2021 shortlisted The Readings Young Adult Book Prize