On the Outside

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SKU:
9781761113420
UPC:
9781761113420
Author:
Coral Vass
Release Date:
September 2026
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Product Overview

Emma and Noor share everything: their love of surfing, summer skies and a friendship as deep as the ocean.

But when Emma’s parents pressure her into accepting a place at the prestigious St Jude's Ladies College, things begin to shift. At the same time, deeply-rooted racism starts to resurface in their school, within their community and even at their local beach.


Emma finds herself immobilised by fear. Should she stay silent and move schools, or should she speak out and risk everything?


A powerful story of friendship, courage and finding your voice when it matters most.

 

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Praise for On the Outside:

"It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in and finding your voice is never easy, but this story deals well with the anxiety and fear that Emma and Noor feel." – Michelle, Lamont Books 

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  • 5
    Well-grounded, evocative and challenging story.

    Posted by Frances Prentice on 29th Sep 2026

    Well-grounded evocative writing from Coral Vass immerses us in Emma's world. As she works through her own teenage troubles (the possibility of changing schools and the annoyance of tourists invading her surfing space) events in her school and community make her take a step back to look at the big picture. She is challenged to confront racism and the fear that terrorism engenders in some people about other cultural groups. We ride the wave with Emma and her best friend Noor (from Lebanon) as they face the world shaped by 11 Sept 2001 and the Cronulla Riots of 2005. A book that will both engage and challenge its teenage readers