In "The Keeper" by Rosanne Hawke, the story follows a young girl named Tash, who is struggling with her identity and the expectations placed upon her. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, Tash discovers a deep connection to her heritage and the natural world through her relationship with a rare bird, the "keeper" of her dreams. As she navigates the challenges of family, friendship, and the pressure to conform, Tash learns the importance of courage and the power of following one's passions. The novel beautifully intertwines themes of self-discovery, cultural awareness, and environmental stewardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Takeaways .

There are 152 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by ReadHowYouWant .

Rosanne Hawke lives in rural South Australia in an old Cornish farmhouse. She has written over 16 books for young people including The Keeper, Soraya, the Storyteller, and Mustara. Many of her books have been shortlisted, or named as Notable Books in the CBCA Awards. Across the Creek won the Holyer an Gof Award in Cornwall. Rosanne has been a teacher, and for almost 10 years was an aidworker in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. She is a Carclew, Asialink, Varuna, and May Gibbs Fellow, and a Bard of Cornwall. Rosanne enjoys writing about family, multicultural issues, music and cats.