{"title":"Alison Armstrong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eAlison Armstrong\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling within the realm of general fiction. With a keen eye for detail and a unique ability to weave complex narratives, Armstrong's works have garnered a dedicated readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Armstrong’s writing often explores intricate themes of human connection, identity, and the passage of time. Her novel, \u003cem\u003eFossils\u003c\/em\u003e, epitomises her style, offering readers a profound journey through its characters and settings. Through her eloquent prose and thoughtfully developed storylines, Armstrong invites readers to reflect on life's many layers and the echoes of the past that shape our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned fan or new to her literature, exploring Alison Armstrong’s collection promises evenings of thought-provoking and immersive reading. Dive into her works and experience the intricacies of fiction that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fossils-by-alison-armstrong-9781913393366","title":"Fossils","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn unforgettable story of outrunning poverty through the power of stories and imagination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a neglected part of town beset with social problems, from unemployment and crime to inequalities of health and education, a twelve-year-old girl sees an opportunity to claim a new identity for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEscaping her chaotic home life, Sherrie-Lee witnesses a bungled bank robbery and manipulates one of the failed robbers into taking her in. Alone and away from home, she is free to be whoever she wants, inventing stories and personas to make sense of the seemingly random world she lives in. In her new freedom, she finds a mixed sense of possibility and loneliness, along with a growing worry for her younger brother back home. But it's not long before Sherrie-Lee's deceits start catching up with her, and she's forced to flee once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFossils\u003c\/em\u003e expertly captures the powerless half-light of adolescence and the shaky existence of all who are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711568793836,"sku":"9781913393366","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6602153482869.jpg?v=1754227910"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alison-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}