Sharon Kernot
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Sharon Kernot

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Sharon Kernot is the author of three novels including two acclaimed YA verse novels, The Art of Taxidermy and Birdy. Her poems and short stories have been published widely in Australia and internationally. Sharon lives in Mount Barker, South Australia.

Books by Sharon Kernot
Night Swimming
Sharon Kernot

A psychological thriller in suspenseful verse that grapples with trauma, desire, jealousy and twisted memory.

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Birdy
Sharon Kernot

An exquisite young adult verse novel that delves into the pain of loss and trauma and the healing balm of friendship, from the highly acclaimed author of The Art of Taxidermy.

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The Art of Taxidermy
Sharon Kernot

A lyrical verse novel exploring love and grief and the strange and wonderful art of taxidermy.

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