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Girl Running, Boy Falling

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Girl Running, Boy Falling by Kate Gordon is a poignant young adult novel exploring themes of loss, friendship, and healing. The story follows a young girl coping with grief, delving into her journey of self-discovery while facing life's challenges. Along the way, she contemplates the complexities of relationships and the profound impact of love and loss on her life.
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This young adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve into the complexities of teenage life, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and love with emotional depth. The characters are relatable, and their journeys offer a heartfelt look at navigating personal struggles and finding hope amidst adversity.

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Girl Running, Boy Falling

Boy Falling is a raw read about a girl and boy— who are beautifully flawed.

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Do you ever look at the sky and think that’s where we belong? Like maybe the world is the wrong way around, and we’re meant to be up there, floating?

Sixteen-year-old Therese lives in a small town on a small island. Her Aunt Kath calls her Tiger. Her friends call her Resey. The boy she loves calls her Champ. She’s a lot of different things for a lot of different people.

Therese has always had her feet on the ground. She’s running through high school, but someone in her life is about to fall...

And when he does, her perfect world falls with him. For the first time in her life, Therese can’t stand being on the ground.

Girl Running, Boy Falling is a raw read about a girl and boy—who are beautifully flawed.

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Girl Running, Boy Falling is praised for its thoughtful and artful approach to handling challenging topics. Reviewers commend it for being raw, real, and deeply affecting, highlighting Kate Gordon's deft crafting of the narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925563528

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Rhiza Edge

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 236

About the Author

Kate Gordon grew up in a small town by the sea in Tasmania, Australia. She has written novels for teenagers, as well as picture books, and now writes middle grade fiction. Kate’s books have been published internationally and two of her novels have been adapted for the stage.

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