Boy Swallows Universe

by Trent Dalton

A powerful coming-of-age tale set in 1980s Brisbane. Dalton's vivid storytelling and rich character development pull you into the world of Eli Bell, a young boy navigating a tumultuous life, yet harboring big dreams. If you enjoyed Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead, you'll likely appreciate this story as well. Eli Bell feels like Demon Copperhead’s distant cousin from Down Under.