{"product_id":"2026200005065-secondhand-the-crossing-an-anthology-of-australian-adolescence","title":"The Crossing: An Anthology Of Australian Adolescence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Usual signs of aging but otherwise in very good condition. Pages crisp and clean. Plastic sleeve protector over jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich anthology of Australian young adult literature, The Crossing: An Anthology of Australian Adolescence curates a compelling collection of short stories and prose that chronicles the turbulent, transformative experiences of growing up in Australia. Edited with a keen eye for authentic voice, the anthology presents a diverse range of narratives that capture the emotional landscape of adolescence — from identity and belonging to conflict, loss, and self-discovery. Each piece illustrates the unique social and cultural textures of Australian life, grounding universal coming-of-age themes in distinctly local settings and sensibilities. The tone across the collection shifts fluidly between tender and raw, humorous and heartbreaking, reflecting the full spectrum of the teenage experience. An essential read for students, educators, and anyone who remembers the defining crossroads of youth, this anthology stands as a vivid portrait of a generation finding its footing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750327890139,"sku":"2026200005065-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/02e3ae81-b328-4ded-9f87-2446b355f332.png?v=1778094344","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005065-secondhand-the-crossing-an-anthology-of-australian-adolescence","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}