“You're judging her by her literacy,' Tara says. 'You're a literacist.' 'You've made that up.' Thomas Mackee packs up his stuff and stands up. 'You chicks give me the shits,' he says. 'You, on the other hand, brighten up our day,' I tell him. 'We all regard you as a god.”
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
“Sometimes I wish there were do over years or fast forward days”
“Mom! This is Haruhi! We'll adopt her someday so don't forget! ~Hikaru and Kaoru”
“How easy it is to invent a humanity, for anyone at all.”
“Dead was the gift that kept on giving. Dead, like diamonds, was forever.”
“I'm screaming for help and everybody's acting as if I'm singing Ethel Merman covers.”