{"product_id":"9781761153471-secondhand-in-a-common-hour","title":"In a Common Hour","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  ","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991547785435,"sku":"9781761153471-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/98d6121d-cf8b-42c0-8fd0-d3eb6b427942.jpg?v=1784507407","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781761153471-secondhand-in-a-common-hour","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}