 First edition | |
| Author | Favel Parrett |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Hachette, Australia |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 251 |
| ISBN | 9780733626579 |
| Followed by | When the Night Comes |
Past the Shallows (2011) is a novel by Australian author Favel Parrett. It was shortlisted for the 2012 Miles Franklin Award. It has been published in Australia, the UK, the US, Germany and Italy.
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