Acknowledgments

To Zac, James and Alex, who were the first young people to meet Will and who continued to offer support throughout the journey.

To the boys from Holy Cross, who either unwittingly provided inspiration or knowingly shared great wisdom—specifically Ben Pullen, Simon Janda, Doug Evans, Andrew Gallagher.

To the OLSH girls, who offered the much-needed girls’ perspective: Stephanie, Jamie, Patrice.

To Eva Mills, Zoe Walton, Julia Stiles, Jenny Simons, Helen Young, Tony North, James Worner, Peter Duffy, Bec Smith, Felicity Castagna, Aaron Macdonald, Melina Marchetta, Melissa Williams, Joanna Farrell, Karen Oxley, John Marsden’s Tye Estate Writers’ Conference, Peter and Lynn and all the folks from Varuna. Thanks for sharing your expertise, skills and time.

To Timothy McGarry, who read every draft and gave invaluable feedback whilst offering unfailing belief and support.

To the Cathedral boys: Victor for his feedback and my current Year 10 and 11 English classes.

To my beautiful family of friends, thank you for your support and love—always.