Clancy Of The Undertow

Name: Clancy Of The Undertow
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925240405
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By Christopher Currie

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Clancy of the Undertow by Christopher Currie follows the life of a teenage girl named Clancy, who feels like an outsider in her small Australian town where conformity rules. Struggling with her identity and family issues, Clancy unexpectedly forms a friendship with a popular boy, which leads to a deeper understanding of herself and those around her, set against the backdrop of a community coping with tragedy.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt coming-of-age stories with a strong, distinctive voice. It follows a teenage girl navigating small-town life, identity, and acceptance, offering a blend of wit, realism, and emotion that resonates deeply with young adults exploring their own paths.

Clancy Of The Undertow

Clancy Underhill is smart, funny and gay. She's on a collision course with small town life and its limitations.

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In a town like Barwen, you only have to be a bit different to feel like a freak. Clancy, a typical 16-year-old gay misfit with a moderately dysfunctional family, a genuine interest in Nature Club, and a major crush on the local hot girl, is packing a capital F.

As the summer begins, Clancy's dad is involved in a road smash that kills two local teenagers. While the family is dealing with the town's reaction, Clancy meets someone who could possibly—at last—become a friend. Not only that, the unattainable Sasha starts to show what may be a romantic interest.

Clancy of the Undertow by Christopher Currie is a moving story about identity, friendship, and the complexities of growing up.

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The novel offers a poignant coming-of-age story set in a small Queensland town, capturing the essence of teenage alienation with warmth and wit. It has been praised for its authentic depiction of adolescence and LGBTQ experiences, resonating with readers across different age groups. The protagonist, Clancy, is celebrated for her sharp humour and relatability, navigating life with a sense of realism that appeals to both young adults and broader audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925240405

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 1

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christopher Currie Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Christopher Currie is a writer and bookseller from Brisbane, whose fiction has appeared in anthologies and journals internationally. His first book, a novel for adults called The Ottoman Motel, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize and the Queensland Literary Awards in 2012. Clancy of the Undertow is his first novel for young adults.

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