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2023 CBCA Book of the Year Shortlist: Older Readers

Witches only exist in stories. Everyone knows that. But what if the stories are real?

FOUR FRIENDS. FOUR TRUTHS. ONE NIGHTMARE.

If you wander into the wood …
If you hear scratching sounds from the Old Quarry …
If you go too close to the edge …

WATCH. OUT.

Ages 15+

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About the author

Mike Lucas is the author of several picture books including CBCA Notable Book Olivia’s Voice. He has also written and published several books of humorous children’s poetry, has had work highly commended in magazines and contributed to poetry anthologies. In 2017 Mike was one of the main organisers of the Adelaide Festival of Children’s Books. He presents writing and poetry workshops at schools, owns a bookshop in Blackwood, South Australia, and works as a full-time engineer. He doesn’t sleep much. What We All Saw is Mike’s first YA novel.