A Small Free Kiss In the Dark

In this novel, Skip, an 11-year-old runaway, befriends Billy, a homeless man, and they flee a war-torn Australian city with 6-year-old Max. They camp out at a seaside amusement park, where they are later joined by Tia, a 15-year-old ballerina, and her baby. The group must scavenge for food and supplies while hiding from dangerous gangs and soldiers, and as the situation deteriorates, the young Skip must take responsibility to lead the fragile group.