Little Brother (1985)

by Allan Baillie

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In Cambodia after the Vietnamese War, Vithy learns to overcome social upheaval, a hostile jungle, and his own inability to trust, in order to rescue his older brother.

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This is a dramatic novel of adventure and relationships from one of Australia's master storytellers. Set in war-torn Kampuchea, this is the story of Vithy's search for his brother, lost in their flight from the Khmer-Rouge. Highly commended in 1986 for Book of the Year competition.

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CBCA Book of the Year (Honour Book – Highly Commended – 1986)

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee – Children's Fiction – 1994)

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1985

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In Cambodia after the Vietnamese War, Vithy learns to overcome social upheaval, a hostile jungle, and his own inability to trust, in order to rescue his older brother.

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