<div><p>A captivating novel told from the points of view of two unforgettable characters. In the suburb of Shyness, the sun doesn't rise. Wolfboy meets a stranger called Wildgirl, who dares him to be her guide through the endless night. There are things that can only be said in the dark.<I>This is Shyness</I> was shortlisted for a number of major Australian literary awards and named a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book.</p><p><B>Leanne Hall</B> won the 2009 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing for this spellbinding debut for readers fourteen and up.</p></DIV>