Living on Hope Street

Name: Living on Hope Street
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760292096
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Demet Divaroren

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Living on Hope Street by Demet Divaroren is a compelling Young Adult novel exploring the lives of diverse families living on the same street. It delves into their struggles and connections as they deal with social issues, personal conflicts, and the challenges of coexistence, highlighting the power of hope and community.
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Living on Hope Street

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring diverse urban neighbourhoods and learning about the interconnected lives of their residents. With a focus on themes like multiculturalism, tolerance, and resilience, it offers a realistic portrayal of contemporary society's challenges and joys. It's perfect for readers who appreciate heartfelt stories about community and the enduring spirit of hope.

A young adult novel that shines a light on contemporary society. With unforgettable characters, this heartfelt novel explores cross-cultural friendships, difficult family relationships, racism and redemption.

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WINNER: 2018 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Young Adult
SHORTLISTED: 2018 Prime Minister's Literary Award, Young Adult Fiction

Living on Hope Street is a big-hearted, compassionate work. Divaroren is a ferociously good storyteller and every character breathes life, every character convinces. This book is an absolute joy to read. - CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS

We all love someone. We all fear something. Sometimes they live right next door - or even closer.

Kane will do everything he can to save his mother and his little brother Sam from the violence of his father, even if it means becoming a monster himself.

Mrs Aslan will protect the boys no matter what - even though her own family is in pieces.

Ada wants a family she can count on, while she faces new questions about herself.

Mr Bailey is afraid of the refugees next door, but his worst fear will take another form.

And Gugulethu is just trying to make a life away from terror.

On this street, everyone comes from different places, but to find peace they will have to discover what unites them.

A deeply moving, unflinching portrait of modern Australian suburban life.

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Living on Hope Street is praised for providing a profound and unexpected impact on readers. It vividly portrays modern Australian suburban life, addressing both the challenges and the heartwarming moments of diverse Australian families. The book's depiction of characters from various cultural backgrounds offers insight into friendships, diversity, and the often-overlooked realities behind closed doors, making it highly recommended.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760292096

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 256

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Demet Divaroren Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Demet Divaroren is the co-editor of the CBCA short-listed Coming of Age: Growing up Muslim in Australia. Demet was born in Adana, Turkey, and migrated to Australia with her family when she was six months old. She teaches creative writing at TAFE and writes fiction and non-fiction exploring life, love and the complexities of human emotions.

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