The Story Of Tom Brennan

Name: The Story Of Tom Brennan
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781741660920
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By J.C. Burke

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In The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke, the narrative follows Tom Brennan as he grapples with a family tragedy that forces them to relocate. The story explores themes of guilt, healing, and resilience as Tom navigates the challenges of adjusting to a new life while coming to terms with the past. With a powerful portrayal of family dynamics and personal growth, this compelling tale captures the essence of overcoming adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to powerful, emotional journeys of recovery and resilience. It explores the complexities of family dynamics and the struggles one faces in the wake of a tragic event, providing a moving narrative about finding hope and strength in adversity. If themes of overcoming personal challenges and growth resonate with you, this read offers a compelling story.

The Story Of Tom Brennan

For 17-year-old Tom, life is about rugby, his mates and his family, who are all well-respected in their small country town. But a night of celebration changes his life forever. His brother is involved in a car accident which kills two people and injures another, and is sent to jail. This book is for children aged 14 and above.

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.

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A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations — and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.

For Tom Brennan, life is about rugby, mates and family — until a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's world explodes as his brother Daniel is sent to jail, and the Brennans are forced to leave the small town Tom's lived in his whole life.

Tom is a survivor, but he needs a ticket out of the past just as much as Daniel. He will find it in many forms ...

The Story Of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke is a compelling narrative exploring themes of resilience and redemption.

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The Story Of Tom Brennan, by J.C. Burke, is generally well-received for its emotional depth and exploration of themes such as forgiveness, family, and personal growth. The narrative is often praised for its realistic portrayal of a family's struggle to rebuild their lives after a tragic event. Readers appreciate the complex character development and the sensitive handling of challenging topics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741660920

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction J.C. Burke Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

J.C. Burke was born in Sydney in 1965, the fourth of five sisters. With writers for parents, she grew up in a world of noise, drama and books, but she decided to become a nurse after her mother lost a long battle with cancer. Since Burke started writing in 1999, she has published a number of acclaimed books for teenagers and young adults, including Children's Book Council Notable Books WHITE LIES and THE RED CARDIGAN, Aurealis Awards finalist NINE LETTERS LONG, THE STORY OF TOM BRENNAN, FAKING SWEET and STARFISH SISTERS. THE STORY OF TOM BRENNAN won the 2006 CBC Book of the Year - Older Readers and the 2006 Australian Family Therapists Award for Children's Literature. It has recently been added to the NSW HSC syllabus list. Jane lives on Sydney's Northern Beaches and is married with two children.