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Portraits of Celina

By Sue Whiting
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Portraits of Celina by Sue Whiting is a gripping young adult novel that weaves together mystery and the supernatural. The story follows a teenage girl named Bayley who, after moving to a new home, becomes obsessed with her cousin Celina's unsolved disappearance from decades earlier. As Bayley finds Celina's personal belongings, she feels an eerie connection and is drawn into uncovering the truth behind her cousin's vanishing.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy suspenseful young adult novels with a touch of mystery and a supernatural twist. It delves into themes of family secrets, personal growth, and the haunting echoes of the past, making it a gripping read for fans of emotionally complex stories.

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Portraits of Celina

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A haunting and page-turning classic from an award-winning author.

It’s as if the wooden chest is luring me, urging me to open it – daring me almost. Open me up. Look inside. Come on, just for a second; it won’t hurt.

Celina O’Malley was sixteen years old when she disappeared. Now, almost forty years later, Bayley is living in Celina’s old house, sleeping in the same room, wearing her clothes and, most strangely, hearing her voice. What does Celina want with Bayley?

But Bayley has her own problems. She’s dealing with her father’s death, the move to a new town, and her family falling to pieces around her. Bayley needs to solve the mystery of Celina before it’s all too late.

A ghost story. A love story. A story of revenge.

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Sue Whiting has expertly captured the tumultuous experience of being a teenager, blending it with an engaging murder mystery and the excitement of first love. Reviews commend the book's captivating storyline and suspenseful narrative, highlighting its appeal to young readers, especially girls aged thirteen to seventeen. The atmospheric Australian setting contributes to its gothic charm, offering an engrossing blend of supernatural and dramatic elements, particularly suited for fans of horror and mystery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760658151

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Sue Whiting Young Adult

About the Author

Sue Whiting is an award-winning children’s and YA author, editor and former primary school teacher. Sue writes for many age groups, from picture books through to YA, including the bestselling Missing, the acclaimed The Book of Chance and several CBCA Notable Books. Sue’s latest books are Tilda a historical novel for readers 10+ and the second book in her middle grade fiction series, Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan. As a storyteller and schools’ performer, Sue has informed, inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. Sue is passionate about the power of story and is an advocate for reading and writing for pleasure.

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