A review by traceyanderson
The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Boy From The Mish is Gary Lonesborough’s YA debut novel about an Aboriginal boys coming of age and acknowledging his sexuality. Things come to a head when he meets Tomas, a boy from the city newly released from juvenile lockup. While the novel shows all of the realities of life on the Mish (drug and alcohol abuse, racism, violence ) without kicking you in the face. it also demonstrates the good side of the life, like keeping close to the elders and learning about the culture and languages that were stolen from them by the whites. I wish I was better able to express how important I think this book is.
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