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The House on River Terrace

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The House on River Terrace by James Moloney is a gripping young adult novel centred on a teenager navigating the intense emotional terrain of adolescence. The protagonist uncovers family secrets that intertwine with new friendships and self-discovery, set against the atmospheric backdrop of a mysterious house. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the courage to confront hidden truths.
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The House on River Terrace

Ben Fielding is the sixteen year old son of a conservative politician. He is a dreamer and an artist whose friendship with the wild spirited street kid, Jess, draws him inevitably into conflict with his father. Watching him, brooding and beckoning, is derelict Gwendolan House. There are stories within its walls, waiting for Ben to uncover.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Ben Fielding is the sixteen-year-old son of a conservative politician. He is a dreamer and an artist whose friendship with the wild-spirited street kid, Jess, draws him inevitably into conflict with his father.

Watching him, brooding and beckoning, is derelict Gwendolan House. There are stories within its walls—stories hidden by the dust of time—stories waiting for Ben Fielding to uncover.

Discover the hidden secrets and the unexpected journey Ben embarks on in The House on River Terrace by James Moloney.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702236303

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 180

About the Author

James Moloney has been writing for young people for more than twenty years. Once a teacher and a librarian, his thirty or so books - ranging in audience from seven to seventeen year-olds - have made him one of Australia's most respected authors. James' award-winning books have been translated into French, Korean, Lithuanian and Flemish/Dutch, and include Kill the Possum, Lost Property, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, Touch Me, and The Book of Lies. James' Aussie Chomps titles - The Mobile Phone Detective, Trolley Boys, 68 Teeth and Grommet Saves the World - continue to be amongst Penguin's best-selling titles. James and his wife, Kate, live in Brisbane with their three children.

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