Sister Heart

*Sister Heart* by Sally Morgan is a moving Australian verse novel that blends lyrical storytelling with truth-telling, resilience and the enduring pull of kinship. Told in a clear, child’s-eye voice, it draws you in with spare, powerful lines that linger long after you’ve turned the page.

Taken from her home in the north of Australia and sent far south to an institution, a young Aboriginal girl must learn new rules and new ways to survive. As she’s separated from family and Country, she slowly builds a life in unfamiliar surroundings, finding connection through friendship and discovering inner strength when loss arrives.

This is ideal for readers drawn to First Nations stories, Australian historical fiction, and emotionally rich novels in verse, as well as teens and adults who appreciate gentle but unflinching narratives.

Add it to your shelf if you’re ready for a compact read with a big heart.