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Nona & Me

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Nona & Me by Clare Atkins is a young adult novel exploring friendship, identity, and cultural connections. Set in Australia, the story follows Rosie, whose best friend Nona returns to their town after years away. As Rosie navigates her dual life between her indigenous heritage and her current friendships, she must bridge the gap between two worlds and discover where she truly belongs.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that explore friendship and cultural identity. This young adult novel offers a compelling narrative about growing up, navigating family dynamics, and the challenges of fitting into different worlds. If you appreciate stories set against the backdrop of Australia's unique social landscape, this book may captivate you.

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Nona & Me

Rosie and Nona are sisters. Yapas. They are also best friends. It doesn't matter that Rosie is white and Nona is Aboriginal: their family connections tie them together for life. Born just five days apart in a remote corner of the Northern Territory, the girls are inseperable, until Nona moves away at the age of nine.

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Nona & Me tells the story of Rosie and Nona, who are more than just sisters. They are Yapas, which means they are connected not only by family but also by a profound friendship. Despite their different backgrounds—Rosie being white and Nona Aboriginal—their bond is unbreakable, fortified by familial ties set for life.

Born just five days apart in a remote corner of the Northern Territory, the two girls are inseparable until Nona moves away at the age of nine. By the time she returns, the dynamics have shifted. Now in Year 10, Rosie finds herself losing interest in the community, drawn instead to the allure of the nearby mining town. She attends school there with the fashionable Selena and her strikingly attractive older brother, Nick.

The story intensifies when a political announcement brings to the forefront the tensions between the Aboriginal community and the mining town. Rosie faces a challenging dilemma: will she be compelled to choose between her newfound love and her oldest, dearest friend?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863956895

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 304

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