The Museum of Broken Things

Name: The Museum of Broken Things
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922458537
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By Lauren Draper

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Summary

The Museum of Broken Things by Lauren Draper is a Young Adult novel about a teenager named Reiko, who moves to a new town and uncovers family secrets linked to a mysterious museum. The story weaves themes of grief, identity, and self-discovery as Reiko forms new connections and solves the puzzles of her past. It balances heartfelt moments with a touch of intrigue, making for an engaging and emotional read.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy young adult tales woven with themes of self-discovery and healing. Set against a mysterious backdrop, it explores the intricacies of teenage life, friendships, and the untangling of family secrets—perfect for those who relish emotionally resonant stories with a hint of intrigue.

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I didn’t always live here. Not so long ago I was living in a thriving metropolis with more than one coffee shop on each block and four full bars of reception. I went to Heathmont High School, home to one thousand students, two best friends, a deeply average orchestra, and one cursed statue. Well, allegedly.

Reece still isn’t used to living in the small beachside town of Hamilton: she misses her old school, her old friends and her old life. She can’t go back and she can’t move forward: nothing feels right anymore. Not that she’s trying very hard—she hasn’t even unpacked yet, and the only new friend she’s made is a middle-aged barista.

But when Reece inherits a strange artefact that belonged to her beloved grandmother, she begins to unravel a mystery that might change the way she feels about everything around her, including her charismatic classmate Gideon…

A lively, witty novel about letting go of the past and finding your place in the world, The Museum of Broken Things introduces a dazzling new voice in contemporary fiction.

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Lauren Draper's The Museum of Broken Things is celebrated for its exploration of grief and the healing power of love and friendship. Critics praise its clear-eyed narrative and atmospheric storytelling, which pull readers into a heartfelt coming-of-age journey full of emotion and wit. The novel is noted for its engaging dialogue and character development, often compared to works by Nina Kenwood and Lisa Walker. It's recommended for both its humour and its deep emotional resonance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922458537

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Lauren Draper Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Lauren Draper is a Melbourne-based writer and marketing professional. She is a graduate of RMIT’s Professional Writing and Editing program and now works in children’s publishing—she loves nothing more than a story infused with magic, hijinks and a touch of nostalgia. The Museum of Broken Things, her debut novel, was acquired after it was shortlisted in the 2020 Text Prize. Her work has also been longlisted in the 2019 Richell Prize and has appeared in various non-fiction publications. She grew up in Western Australia, mostly on land but often in water. She now lives in Melbourne with one struggling coffee machine, a moderately behaved golden retriever and her partner.