{"product_id":"the-ottoman-motel","title":"The Ottoman Motel","description":"Welcome to Reception...\u003cbr\u003e Simon and his parents arrive in the small town of Reception and check in to the Ottoman Motel.\u003cbr\u003e Then, while Simon is asleep, his parents disappear.\u003cbr\u003eAre they lost? Has something terrible happened to them? Have they simply driven away and left him?\u003cbr\u003e All Simon knows is that he is alone in a strange town. And, as a desultory police investigation begins, he realises he is unsure who he can trust.\u003cbr\u003e The local police constable is kind; a B\u0026amp;B owner gives Simon a place to stay. The citizens of Reception have taken him in - but why does it seem as if no one is trying to find his parents?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ottoman Motel \u003c\/i\u003eis not just an intriguing character-based mystery, but a moving and nuanced study of childhood fear and loss. With this assured and emotionally sophisticated debut, Christopher Currie proves himself to be one of the brightest young novelists in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christopher Currie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516722446397,"sku":null,"price":21.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781921758164.jpg?v=1787568876","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-ottoman-motel","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}