A tunnel to explore, a body discovered or a baby on the way. A father’s other life, secret loves, a violent attack or exchange student karma.

Authencity is the glue that holds this short story collection together, as the reader travels these journeys on the trip to growing up, falling in love, honouring loved ones or paying back a prank.

Centered around teens’ life snippets, they are fun, sombre, thought provoking or smile bringers. Some of the story’s characters over-lap and others stand alone.

Scot Gardner is a talented author and I was excited to grab a copy of Off The Map.

Perfect for short story study, reluctant readers or time poor teens, this collection of short stories is raw, real and thoroughly enjoyable.

Author – Scot Gardner

Age – 14+

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(2021, Allen & Unwin, Family, Peer Pressure, Adventure, Danger, Action, Identity, Masculinity, Award Winner, Short stories, Australia, Pregnancy, Mates, Friends, Secrets, Growing up, Humour, Banter, Camping, Exchange Student, School)