The Books

Anton, a Year 9 student rules the school with his friends, but finds his world upended when his mum forces him to join a community group called the Happy Campers. There, he unexpectedly befriends Matthew, a boy he previously bullied, and begins to question the values he's always held. The story explores themes of toxic masculinity, redemption, and finding a better path, particularly as Anton's father is released from prison.