In a Common Hour
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'Sita Walker's powerful debut novel In a Common Hour follows a diverse group of kids and teachers as they deal with the fallout from a student prank.' - The Age Walker is a teacher herself and, boy, does this novel ring true.' - The Sydney Morning Herald Sometimes the most important lessons are learnt at lunchtime Parks State High is a melting pot of misfits. There is Oliver Fish, the teen philosopher hiding a secret relationship; Dev Desai, hopelessly in love with the brilliant Maryam Fadel; and a staffroom thick with gossip, camaraderie and burnt-out teachers. At the centre of it all is well-loved teacher Paul Bush. But when a disgruntled student makes a devastating move - one lunchtime is all it takes for Bushie's life to change forever. With a cast of unforgettable characters, In a Common Hour is a smart, funny and wise novel that shows us all the ways we are connected. PRAISE FOR IN A COMMON HOUR ' In a Common Hour is ultimately an uplifting story that shows Walker still has faith in humanity (and teenagers). You might find yourself wandering into the bush for a moment of quiet contemplation after reading this book, too.' - ABC Arts 'electric and assured.' - Qantas Magazine 'Sita Walker's 20 years as a high school literature teacher flavours every page of her terrific new book, In a Common Hour .' - The Herald Sun ' In a Common Hour is a hope-filled masterpiece about contemporary high school classrooms and the people that inhabit them.' -Gabbie Stroud, author of Teacher and The Things that Matter Most 'I read this in a gulp. In a Common Hour marks the arrival of a major new talent. Sita Walker makes me fall in love with reading all over again.' -Nikki Gemmell, author of Wing 'Walker's novel is unputdownable. I was charmed, moved, and so sorry to close the covers.' -Sharlene Allsopp, author of The Great Undoing 'The full emotional force of Walker's well-plotted tale arrives in the final chapter, offering an ending that is empathetic to both students and teachers, and ultimately optimistic.' - Books+Publishing
Author: Sita Walker
Format: Paperback, 304 pages, 153mm x 234mm, 404 g
Published: 2026, Ultimo Press, Australia
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
Description
'Sita Walker's powerful debut novel In a Common Hour follows a diverse group of kids and teachers as they deal with the fallout from a student prank.' - The Age Walker is a teacher herself and, boy, does this novel ring true.' - The Sydney Morning Herald Sometimes the most important lessons are learnt at lunchtime Parks State High is a melting pot of misfits. There is Oliver Fish, the teen philosopher hiding a secret relationship; Dev Desai, hopelessly in love with the brilliant Maryam Fadel; and a staffroom thick with gossip, camaraderie and burnt-out teachers. At the centre of it all is well-loved teacher Paul Bush. But when a disgruntled student makes a devastating move - one lunchtime is all it takes for Bushie's life to change forever. With a cast of unforgettable characters, In a Common Hour is a smart, funny and wise novel that shows us all the ways we are connected. PRAISE FOR IN A COMMON HOUR ' In a Common Hour is ultimately an uplifting story that shows Walker still has faith in humanity (and teenagers). You might find yourself wandering into the bush for a moment of quiet contemplation after reading this book, too.' - ABC Arts 'electric and assured.' - Qantas Magazine 'Sita Walker's 20 years as a high school literature teacher flavours every page of her terrific new book, In a Common Hour .' - The Herald Sun ' In a Common Hour is a hope-filled masterpiece about contemporary high school classrooms and the people that inhabit them.' -Gabbie Stroud, author of Teacher and The Things that Matter Most 'I read this in a gulp. In a Common Hour marks the arrival of a major new talent. Sita Walker makes me fall in love with reading all over again.' -Nikki Gemmell, author of Wing 'Walker's novel is unputdownable. I was charmed, moved, and so sorry to close the covers.' -Sharlene Allsopp, author of The Great Undoing 'The full emotional force of Walker's well-plotted tale arrives in the final chapter, offering an ending that is empathetic to both students and teachers, and ultimately optimistic.' - Books+Publishing
In a Common Hour