“I miss the Stella girls telling me what I am. That I'm sweet and placid and accommodating and loyal and nonthreatening and good to have around. And Mia. I want her to say, "Frankie, you're silly, you're lazy, you're talented, you're passionate, you're restrained, you're blossoming, you're contrary." I want to be an adjective again. But I'm a noun. A nothing. A nobody. A no one.”
This novel delves into the life of a young girl, Francesca, navigating the complexities of loss and the challenges of adolescence. Set in the 1960s, the story explores themes of family dynamics, love, and the search for identity. more
Melina Marchetta is an Australian author renowned for her young adult literature. Her works often delve into complex interpersonal relationships and profound emotional experiences, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“The past is whatever the records and the memories agree upon.”