· This is a road story with a difference. The debut novel of Illawarra author Colin Dray, and shortlisted for the Vogel award,* Sign draws on tropes of the dangers lurking in the Australian outback but in this case the danger is travelling with the helpless victims, not lying in wait for them. Sam and his little sister Katie have been lured into a transcontinental journey by their Aunt Dettie, . · Sign. Sometimes even the best intentions can lead you down a very dangerous road. A captivating novel full of strength, quiet courage and the struggle to overcome silence. Sam is a young boy recovering from an operation that has left him unable to speak ever again. In , Colin Dray’s debut novel, Sign, was shortlisted. It has since made the path to publication and it is an assured one at that. Sign is an arresting novel that is filled with moments of heroism, personal strength and determination. It is about finding your way and fighting the bonds of family/5.
Close and Personal with Colin Dray. Colin Dray is an author and teacher of English literature and creative writing. His short stories have appeared in Meanjin and his non-fiction in Australian Literary Studies and Antipodes. I had the pleasure of interviewing him to chat about his debut novel Sign, published in by Allen Unwin and shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Literary Award in Colin Dray's debut novel, Sign, which was shortlisted for the The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award, presents a third-person narration that focuses on the world view of a boy bewildered. Colin Dray teaches English literature and creative writing. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as Meanjin, and his non-fiction has been published in Australian Literary Studies and Antipodes. Colin lives in the Illawarra region of NSW with his wife and two daughters.
Sign by Colin Dray. Used; very good; paperback; First; Condition Used - Very Good Edition 1st Edition. Binding Paperback ISBN 13 ISBN 10 x. New Release Book Review: Sign by Colin Dray. Sign is a novel that quietly creeps up on you, hooks you in and then doesn’t let go until the very last page. This is a road story with a difference. The debut novel of Illawarra author Colin Dray, and shortlisted for the Vogel award,* Sign draws on tropes of the dangers lurking in the Australian outback but in this case the danger is travelling with the helpless victims, not lying in wait for them. Sam and his little sister Katie have been lured into a transcontinental journey by their Aunt Dettie, ostensibly to meet up with his divorced parents, who (she says) are reuniting in Perth after.
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