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Anything But Fine

By Tobias Madden
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Anything But Fine by Tobias Madden follows the story of Luca Mason, a talented ballet dancer whose dreams are shattered by a career-halting injury. As he navigates the challenges of high school without his passion, Luca struggles with his identity, relationships, and future aspirations. The journey delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of finding new paths when life takes unexpected turns.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt stories about personal growth and resilience. It's perfect for those who like young adult novels with relatable characters navigating challenges and discovering new paths after life's unexpected twists. The story combines themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of passions, offering an authentic glimpse into overcoming adversity.

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Anything But Fine

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A heartfelt and hilarious Australian YA debut from a rising star.

Luca is ready to audition for the Australian Ballet School. All it takes to crush his dreams is one missed step . . . and a broken foot.

Jordan is the gorgeous rowing star and school captain of Luca's new school. Everyone says he's straight - but Luca's not so sure . . .

As their unlikely bond grows stronger, Luca starts to wonder: who is he without ballet? And is he setting himself up for another heartbreak?

Anything But Fine is everything wonderful I love in a book: characters so real they breathe, a rollercoaster of a story that made me laugh, cry, and swoon, and vivid, gorgeous writing. Brilliant. JENNIFER NIVEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places

In Anything But Fine, Tobias Madden delivers a stirring meditation on identity and grief. Sweet, warm and thoroughly delightful, it will quickly dance its way into your heart. KRYSTAL SUTHERLAND, bestselling author of Our Chemical Hearts

Anything But Fine is a gorgeous story about love, loss, friendship and hope - and about finding your true self after your one and only dream shatters into a thousand pieces. FLEUR FERRIS, bestselling author of Risk

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Anything But Fine by Tobias Madden is often praised for its authentic portrayal of a young ballet dancer's life turned upside down. Many reviews commend the book for tackling themes of identity, resilience, and the journey of self-discovery with sensitivity and humour. Readers frequently highlight the engaging character development and the narrative's relatable exploration of teenage struggles, emphasising the book's heartfelt and uplifting tones.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761042027

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Tobias Madden Young Adult

About the Author

Originally from Ballarat, Tobias worked for ten years as a performer, touring Australia and New Zealand with musicals such as Mary Poppins, CATS, and Guys and Dolls. He now resides in New York City with his husband, Daniel, and their Cavoodle, Ollie. In 2019, Tobias edited and published Underdog- #LoveOzYA Short Stories and co-wrote the cabaret show Siblingship. His debut novel, Anything But Fine, was awarded the Australian Association of Family Therapy's Book Award for Older Readers, was shortlisted for ABIA Book of the Year for Older Readers, was named one of Better Reading's Top 50 Kids Books, and was included on Bank Street College of Education's list of Best Children's Books of the Year (US). Tobias is a passionate member of the #LoveOzYA and LGBTQ+ communities, and he currently works full-time in book marketing.

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