{"product_id":"9781761153471","title":"In a Common Hour","description":"Author: Sita Walker\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761153471\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Ultimo Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 304 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Walker is a teacher herself and, boy, does this novel ring true.’ \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes the most important lessons are learnt at lunchtime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nParks State High is a melting pot of misfits. There is Oliver Fish, the teen philosopher hiding a secret relationship; Dev Desai, hopelessly in love with the brilliant Maryam Fadel; and a staffroom thick with gossip, camaraderie and burnt-out teachers. At the centre of it all is well-loved teacher Paul Bush. But when a disgruntled student makes a devastating move – one lunchtime is all it takes for Bushie’s life to change forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith a cast of unforgettable characters,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e In a Common Hour \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eis a smart, funny and wise novel that shows us all the ways we are connected.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIN A COMMON HOUR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eIn a Common Hour\u003c\/i\u003e is ultimately an uplifting story that shows Walker still has faith in humanity (and teenagers). You might find yourself wandering into the bush for a moment of quiet contemplation after reading this book, too.’ \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eABC Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘electric and assured.’ \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eQantas Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Sita Walker's 20 years as a high school literature teacher flavours every page of her terrific new book, \u003ci\u003eIn a Common Hour\u003c\/i\u003e.’ \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Herald Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eIn a Common Hour\u003c\/i\u003e is a hope-filled masterpiece about contemporary high school classrooms and the people that inhabit them.’ \u003cb\u003e—Gabbie Stroud, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Things that Matter Most\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I read this in a gulp. \u003ci\u003eIn a Common Hour \u003c\/i\u003emarks the arrival of a major new talent. Sita Walker makes me fall in love with reading all over again.’ \u003cb\u003e—Nikki Gemmell, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Walker’s novel is unputdownable. I was charmed, moved, and so sorry to close the covers.’ \u003cb\u003e—Sharlene Allsopp, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Undoing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The full emotional force of Walker’s well-plotted tale arrives in the final chapter, offering an ending that is empathetic to both students and teachers, and ultimately optimistic.’ \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46677384724638,"sku":"TLD-9781761153471","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761153471.jpg?v=1775455457","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761153471","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}