Will is a very interesting study in white privilege.

He is so very good at revealing the markers of Australian society of class and social constructs. Gardner effortlessly seems to build complete characters that are typically Australian, without being clichéd. What we loved about this was the exploration of character. There is a great deal alluded to but not fleshed out and while that is probably deliberate, we wanted more. We wanted to know more about Julian’s parents’ relationship the relationship between Claire and Will and the other character’s back stories. We had many questions that we would have liked answered. The greatest disappointment for many of us was that it felt too short and there were lots of elements in the novel that could have been explored in greater depth. Burning Eddy was a particular favourite for some whereas others felt that The Dead I Know was an extraordinary piece of writing. The general feedback was that while most of us enjoyed the book it did not have the same impact on us that his earlier writings had had. The Discussion: Many of us are Scot Gardner fans so had been looking forward to this with great anticipation. They include books like White Ute Dreaming, Burning Eddy and most recently Happy as Larry, winner of a WA Premier’s Book Award for young adult fiction, and The Dead I Know, winner of the CBCA Book of the Year Award for Older Readers. More than a decade later, his many books have found local and international favour and garnered praise and awards for their honest take on adolescent life. Brace yourself.Ībout the author: Scot’s first fiction for young adults, One Dead Seagull, was published after he attended a writing camp with John Marsden.

The Way We Roll is a rattling urban bromance made of plastic and stainless steel. But on the way, he learns a few things about what it means to be a friend – and what it means to be family. After a few close calls, Will has to nut up and confront his past. The boys meet pushing trolleys, and they find a common enemy in the Westie hoons who terrorise the carpark. Will is running from a family secret, and Julian is running from the goat next door. April 2016 Discussion – Young Adult – The Way We Roll by Scot GardnerĪbout the book: Will went to private school, and Julian went to juvie.

The dead i know by scot gardner