Looking Up

Pete is hoping – desperately hoping – for a telescope. There’s nothing he wants more for his birthday. But when a mysterious card arrives in the mail, what Pete wants is turned upside down.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
'I thought that the story was exciting and intriguing ...' James, 10 years old, YARR-A

'Sally Murphy is an exceptional writer and I eagerly anticipate each new offering from her ... [Looking Up is] packed full of heart and soul and is sure to entice both reluctant and voracious readers ...' ABC Radio: Bookworms

'Although this story is about understanding human emotions and relationships, and ultimately about forgiveness, it is told in such a buoyant and relatable way that it’s bound to leave a lasting impression on any boy or girl fortunate enough to read it.' Lyn Halliday, Storylinks

'Looking Up is a book of the times.' West Australian

'This book is masterfully done ... Another excellent read by Sally Murphy ... the illustrations by Aska are wonderful.' Book Reviews and More

AWARDS

CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers Notable Book 2018

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