Name: For Love of Zachary
Author: Kathleen V. McLennan

McLennan gives a voice to the many children that have lost family and hope as they are shuffled between government departments. The story is one of redemption through friendship. Instead of being shown compassion when traumatised and simply trying to survive their circumstances, these children are often blamed. Set in Australian suburbs, this novella talks of our children and our responsibility as a community to help them find their way out of confusing circumstances. Bruno is coming of age, and it is the compassion of those around him that makes his future look bright. Read more about what others have said here