“So I ring Justine Kalinsky and I say, "It's Francesca Spinelli," and she says, "Francesca, you've got to stop using last names. How are you doing?" and I say "I feel like shit", and I don't know how it happens, but by eight o'clock that night I'm lying next to her on the couch with Siobhan and Tara and we're eating junk food and watching a Keanu movie. And I want to stay on that couch for the rest of my life.”
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
“Hold on, Nobita-kun, I'll come rescue you.”
“la amistad es la raíz del amor puro. el amor puro es la fuente de la felicidad.”
“A true best friend loves you even when it seems like you've gone off the deep end.”
“Love should not be polluted with friendship.”