Feral Kid ~ Libby Hathorn

Feral Kid ~ Libby Hathorn

Small paperback teen novel
Good condition

Robbie, a fifteen-year-old boy with no stable home or family, finds himself living on the streets of Sydney. His first day is marked by a mugging in a city park, where he assaults an elderly woman named Iris. This unexpected encounter sparks an unlikely and transformative friendship between the troubled youth and the resilient old woman. As Robbie navigates the harsh realities of street life, he is drawn into a world of crime and survival, befriending Pale, a tough and enigmatic street kid whose loyalties are unclear. The novel explores themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the fragile hope of change, as Robbie and Iris confront their pasts and search for a future beyond the violence and isolation that define their lives. Libby Hathorn crafts a poignant and powerful narrative that delves into the emotional landscape of misunderstood youth and the healing potential of human connection.