The Quiet and the Loud

Name: The Quiet and the Loud
Brand: Pan Macmillan Australia
SKU: 9781760983024
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By Helena Fox

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Summary

The Quiet and the Loud by Helena Fox explores the complex emotions of a teenager navigating life, friendship, and self-discovery. The protagonist grapples with personal challenges while trying to find her voice amidst the chaos. This heartfelt story offers a poignant look at growing up and the impact of both noise and silence in our lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt and poignant stories about personal growth, mental health, and finding one's voice amidst chaos. With beautifully drawn characters and a strong emotional core, it offers a touching exploration of inner struggles and resilience.

The Quiet and the Loud

Description

The Quiet and the Loud by Helena Fox is an evocative exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of friendship, family, forgiveness, trauma, and love. This profound novel navigates the realms of the unspoken and the openly expressed, unveiling the profound healing that occurs when we finally voice our deepest truths.

George's life is a cacophony of noise and chaos. The only sanctuary she finds is on the water, where the world hushes above and below, bringing her a rare sense of peace and stability. However, this fragile calm is shattered when her estranged father reappears, needing to talk, and unlocking a flood of memories that George has long tried to suppress. As her past resurfaces, it threatens to pull her under, making everything around her an overwhelming, blazing confusion.

Amidst this turmoil enters Calliope, the new, vibrant girl who cartwheels into George's world, illuminating it with dazzling colours and an infectious energy. As chaos reigns, Calliope might just be the anchor George desperately needs to find her calm within the storm.

The Quiet and the Loud is not just a story; it's a journey through the resilient spirit of youth, the painful echoes of trauma, and the redemptive power of love and friendship. This novel is an unflinching examination of the narratives we choose to hide and those we courageously share, ultimately leading to profound personal growth and healing.

Accolades:

Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature 2024
Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards Griffith University Young Adult Book Award 2023
Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards Writing for Young Adults 2024
Shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards Book of the Year: Older Readers 2024
Shortlisted for the ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children (Ages 13+) 2024

Praise for The Quiet and the Loud:

"A writer to be reckoned with" – Kathleen Glasgow

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The Quiet and the Loud by Helena Fox has been praised for its beautifully written narrative and deep emotional resonance. Readers appreciate its exploration of complex themes and rich character development. The book resonates well with both young readers and adults, offering a poignant and thoughtful experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760983024

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Helena Fox lives by the ocean on Dharawal Country in Wollongong, Australia. A novelist, poet and writing mentor, Helena runs creative writing workshops for people of all ages. She is a graduate of the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College in the US, and can be found mostly on Instagram @helenafoxoz, posting about kindness, the sky and the sea. How It Feels to Float was Helena's acclaimed, award-winning debut novel.