PUBLIC TALK: Craig Silvey and The Amber Amulet

Award-winning WA Author Craig Silvey speaks about his latest book The Amber Amulet at UWA Extension on Friday 19th October at 6.30pm. Craig's previous bestselling novel Jasper Jones is on the reading list for Year 12.

Meet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighbourhood as the Masked Avenger – a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Along with his sidekick, Richie the Power Beagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil and low tyre pressure. But . . . when it comes to Joan, the troubled woman at the end of the street, The Masked Avenger must find a way to combat the most sinister element of all – sadness

Join Craig as he takes us into the world of The Amber Amulet. There will be question time at the end of the session followed by book sales and signing. Ticket price $20.