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On the Outside by Coral Vass explores the deep friendship between Emma and Noor, who share everything: their love of surfing, summer skies, and a friendship as deep as the ocean. However, when Emma’s parents pressure her into accepting a place at the prestigious St Jude’s...
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On the Outside by Coral Vass explores the deep friendship between Emma and Noor, who share everything: their love of surfing, summer skies, and a friendship as deep as the ocean. However, when Emma’s parents pressure her into accepting a place at the prestigious St Jude’s Ladies College, things begin to shift.
At the same time, deeply-rooted racism starts to resurface in their school, within their community, and even at their local beach. Emma finds herself immobilised by fear. Should she stay silent and move schools, or should she speak out and risk everything?
This is a powerful story of friendship, courage, and finding your voice when it matters most.
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ISBN: 9781761113420
Publisher: Wombat Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Rhiza Edge
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 124
About the Author
Coral Vass is an award-winning Australian children’s author. She has always loved telling stories and has been writing books for fifteen years. With numerous best-sellers, Coral’s awards include the 2018 Speech Pathology Awards for Best Book for Language and Literacy Development – Indigenous Children, the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Eve Pownall Award and the 2021 Caleb Picture Book of the Year Award. She has also been shortlisted for the REAL Awards, voted by the children of Australia. Coral’s books have appeared on StoryBox Library and ABC’s Playschool. She is an ambassador for Reading Out of Poverty and is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to read.
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