From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle

By Kate De Goldi
Longacre
Paperback $30
From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle: Barney (13) and his younger sister Ren love to make movies. Barney is the creative genius and Ren the organising list-maker. Their new project tells the story of the street where they live, documentary style. The cast are their quirky assortment of neighbours and friends. When they find a zine addressed to “YOU,” a new puzzle diverts them – who are the creators of Crimson Girl and Orange Boy?