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Are You There, Buddha?

By Pip Harry
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Are You There, Buddha? by Pip Harry follows the journey of an eleven-year-old girl named Bea, who is navigating the challenges of adolescence and growing up without a mother. Set in Australia, Bea grapples with questions about identity, friendship, and spirituality as she seeks guidance from Buddha and learns to trust herself. This coming-of-age story combines warmth, humour, and insights into the ups and downs of being on the cusp of teenage life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by stories about self-discovery and personal growth, all seen through the eyes of a spirited twelve-year-old. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate narratives that blend humour and heartfelt moments as the protagonist navigates friendships, family dynamics, and the nuances of growing up.

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Are You There, Buddha?

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE NSW PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS 2022 - ETHEL TURNER PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE
NOTABLE BOOK - CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022

Bridget 'Bee' Ballentine is 12 and starting her first year of high school in the beach suburb Crescent Bay.

Still reeling from the departure of her mother for an ashram in India, Bee talks to Buddha and begs for her first period not to arrive. She's not ready to become a woman yet, whatever that means.

Although Bee's yet to find her tribe at school, her best friend forever is surfer Leon McKay, also known as the hottest boy in Year Eight. As long as Leon has her back, Bee can survive the mean girls, her meddling step-mum, Kath, and her swimming nemesis, The Piranha.

Over one blistering summer, set against the backdrop of bushfires, smoke haze, and water restrictions, Bee will grow up, show up, and make a name for herself.

From the author of The Little Wave, winner of the 2020 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers.

'Fresh, authentic, poignant, light and dark by turns - I wish I'd read this when I was growing up.' JANE GODWIN

'This is the book I wish I'd read when I was twelve! Entering high school, dealing with bullies, changing friendships... a turmoil of emotions and a wonderful resilient character to lead us through.' BREN MACDIBBLE

'Pip Harry is a masterful storyteller ... Readers ages 11 and up will be captivated; funny and relatable, Bee's a protagonist they'll want to hang out with.' Readings

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734420305

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pip Harry Young Adult

About the Author

Pip Harry is an Australian author, copywriter and journalist. Her young adult novels include I'll Tell You Mine, Head of the River and Because of You. Her middle grade novel The Little Wave won the 2020 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. Pip's second middle grade novel, Are You There, Buddha?, was a 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book and was shortlisted for the 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature. Pip's next middle grade novel, August & Jones, was published by Hachette in 2022 and was shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers 2023 and the 2024 YABBA Awards, and won the CBCA Shadow Judging Book of the Year for Younger Readers. Pip is also the author of two picture books: Over or Under? and The Inside Dog. See also: www.pipharry.com.

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