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Cloudwish

By Fiona Wood
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Cloudwish follows Van Uoc Phan, a young woman who views life through a practical lens, dismissing fantasies and magic. Her hopes for a quiet school life are shattered when she catches the interest of Billy Gardiner, thrusting her into an unwanted spotlight. Amidst her disbelief in wishes and magic, Van Uoc embarks on a heartwarming coming-of-age journey filled with self-discovery and unexpected twists.
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This winner of the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers is ideal for young adults seeking a relatable and heartfelt story about growing up and navigating life's complexities.

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A story about identity, perception, belonging... and everyday magic.

A story about identity, perception, belonging... and everyday magic.

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Winner of the CBCA Award for Book of the Year, Older Readers

"A wonderful, heartwarming coming-of-age story" - Readings

For Van Uoc Phan, fantasies fell into two categories: nourishing, or pointless. Daydreaming about Billy Gardiner, for example? Pointless. It always left her feeling sick, as though she'd eaten too much sugar.

Van Uoc doesn't believe in fairies, zombies, vampires, Father Christmas - or magic wishes. She believes in keeping a low profile: real life will start when school finishes. But when she attracts the attention of Billy Gardiner, she finds herself in an unwelcome spotlight. Not even Jane Eyre can help her now.

Wishes were not a thing. They were not.
Correction. Wishes were a thing. Wishes that came true were sometimes a thing. Wishes that came true because of magic were not a thing! Were they?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925483581

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 288

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Fiona Wood Young Adult

About the Author

Fiona Wood has been writing television scripts for more than ten years. Her second YA novel, Wildlife, won the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers. Cloudwish is her third novel. She lives in Melbourne with her family.

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