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Green Valentine

By Lili Wilkinson
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Green Valentine by Lili Wilkinson is a young adult novel that follows the story of Astrid, an overachieving student with a passion for environmental activism. When a costly accident involving a red shopping trolley brings her into contact with the underachieving but kind-hearted Hiro, they unexpectedly unite to transform their suburban town into a greener space. Through their efforts, they navigate personal growth, challenges, and budding romance, all while striving to make a positive impact on their community.
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This delightful young adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with romance, humour, and environmental activism. The witty and charming narrative follows a high school girl with a passion for saving the planet, making it a perfect read for those who value both love and Green causes.

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Green Valentine

When Astrid and Hiro meet they give each other superhero names. She's Lobster Girl and he's Shopping Trolley Boy. Not an auspicious beginning. But it gets better. Then it gets worse. Much worse. Classic romantic comedy: girl-meets-boy, love blossoms, and is derailed. Incredibly engaging, upbeat, funny and smart.

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Short-listed: 2016 Prime Minister's Literary Award, Young Adult Fiction

Green Valentine by Lili Wilkinson introduces readers to Astrid Katy Smythe, a character who embodies beauty, intelligence, and popularity. A straight-A student and a passionate environmental activist, Astrid seems almost perfect.

In stark contrast, Hiro is everything Astrid is not. Slouchy, rude, and filled with resentment, Hiro is intellectually capable but finds no purpose in academics.

Their worlds collide when Astrid, in disguise as a lobster, meets Hiro at the shopping centre where he works managing shopping trolleys. Unaware of her true identity, Hiro does not recognise Astrid, and she chooses not to reveal herself.

While Astrid is driven by a desire to change the world, Hiro is focused on merely surviving it. Despite their differences, they share a common belief that the world needs saving. The question is, can they find enough common ground to address the wrongs between them?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760110277

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 288

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Lili Wilkinson Young Adult

About the Author

Lili Wilkinson was first published at age twelve in Voiceworks magazine. After studying Creative Arts at Melbourne University and teaching English in Japan, Lili worked on insideadog.com.au (a books website for teen readers), the Inky Awards and the Inkys Creative Reading Prize at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. She is completing a PhD in Creative Writing at Melbourne University and spends most of her time reading and writing books for teenagers.

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