A River I Must Be

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A compelling and moving verse novel by award-winning author, Kate Foster, who combines her heart-felt writing with an authentic view of autism and the pressure of masking. And the joy of freeing yourself from that.

Like a river,

I must keep flowing,

finding a way through

if I want to survive.

I will adapt

no matter the pain this causes me.

I will paint on a mask

and hide my struggles.

But can I be strong

like a river?

Rebecca Tapia has started at a prestigious new school and is overwhelmed by the rules and expectations. With her mum away and her dad facing challenges of his own, Rebecca's only way of surviving is to mask her autism.

A compelling and moving verse novel by award-winning author Kate Foster, who combines her heartfelt writing with an authentic view of autism and the daily pressure of masking.

And the joy of freeing yourself from that.

PRAISE:

'... a strong portrayal of a neurodivergent mind and the importance of inclusion and understanding ... a wonderful book.' Books+Publishing

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781460768372
Published: July 2026

Number of pages: 272
Width: 130 mm
Height: 199 mm
Depth: 16 mm

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd