The Boy From the Mish
by Gary Lonesborough (Allen & Unwin, 2021)
audiobook read by Meyne Wyatt (Bolinda, 2021)
Lonesborough writes with an engaging voice (especially as narrated in Wyatt’s audiobook reading), presenting small-town Aboriginal culture and family life within the relatable context of YA fiction. While Jackson’s story is told honestly and openly, Lonesborough often cuts away after key experiences.