How Repaint A Life

by Steven Herrick
Published by University of Queensland Press (UQP)
ISBN 9780702263156

Steven Herrick is well-known for his verse novels and books for children and young adults. He was inspired to write How to Repaint Life after being asked thoughtful student questions about another of his books, The Simple Gift during school visits over the years.

Isaac who is running away from his old life but when he steps off the bus in a small town and realises he has nowhere to stay. He not planning on staying long anyway, but then he meets a local cafe owner whose kind and offers him the chance to change his life.

Meeting Sophie, Isaac realises he is not the only one who is to trying to repaint his life. It's an uplifting and heartwarming story with a range of characters that make a difference. How to Repaint a Life is thoughtfully written and easy to read as teenage Isaac, goes through life's complexities, dealing with different personalities in the relationships he forms.

Does he find what he is looking for? Will he find happiness? A book for young adults which many may relate to as the questions of life arise at this sometimes turbulent and sometimes confusing time in life.

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