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Kill the Possum

By James Moloney
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Kill the Possum by James Moloney dives into the challenging lives of three teenagers entwined by a distressing family situation. As they grapple with the fear and violence imposed by a manipulative bully, they bravely search for ways to reclaim control over their lives. This intense novel explores themes of courage, morality, and the difficult choices faced during turbulent times.
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If you are intrigued by stories that explore intense family dynamics and the struggles of adolescence, this book offers a gripping narrative that delves into the raw emotions of its young characters. Its portrayal of courage and resilience in confronting difficult situations might resonate with readers who appreciate realistic and thought-provoking Young Adult fiction.

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Kill the Possum

Dylan Kane has liked Kirsty for a long time, but he has only just found out the secret about her stepfather Ian that she and her brother Tim are keeping from everyone else in school. As Dylan is drawn into the maelstrom of emotion, he becomes determined to help get rid of Ian for good - no matter what it takes. For ages 14+. Australian author.

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A girl desperate to live a normal life. A family tormented by a monster's cruelty. Two boys with a plan to make him stop. Forever.

From the award-winning author of Lost Property and Bridge to Wiseman's Cove comes a gripping and powerfully moving story of a family stretched to breaking point - and a portrait of a killer...

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Kill the Possum by James Moloney has been reviewed as a gripping and intense young adult novel that delves into challenging themes like domestic violence and moral ambiguity. Readers have praised the book for its rawness and emotional depth, though it can be quite confronting. Moloney's storytelling is noted for its ability to engage teens in serious conversations about difficult subjects.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143004202

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 288

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction James Moloney Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

James Moloney has been writing for young people for more than twenty years. Once a teacher and a librarian, his thirty or so books - ranging in audience from seven to seventeen year-olds - have made him one of Australia's most respected authors. James' award-winning books have been translated into French, Korean, Lithuanian and Flemish/Dutch, and include Kill the Possum, Lost Property, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, Touch Me, and The Book of Lies. James' Aussie Chomps titles - The Mobile Phone Detective, Trolley Boys, 68 Teeth and Grommet Saves the World - continue to be amongst Penguin's best-selling titles. James and his wife, Kate, live in Brisbane with their three children.

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