The Starlings

Name: The Starlings
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925498059
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By Vivienne Kelly

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Summary

The Starlings by Vivienne Kelly is a captivating story set in a small, tight-knit community. It explores the intricate dynamics of family, friendship, and belonging as the characters navigate unexpected changes and unveil long-held secrets. The novel beautifully weaves the landscape's natural beauty with poignant human emotions.
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The Starlings

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy Vivienne Kelly's story if you appreciate well-crafted narratives that delve into human relationships and the complexity of emotions. It's a compelling choice for readers who are drawn to exploring the nuances of family dynamics and the secrets that bind them. If stories with emotional depth and character-driven plots appeal to you, this book could be a great fit.

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It's March 1985 and Nicky Starling is turning eight, but it's a sad day. Nicky's grandmother Didie has just died. Almost worse - his father's beloved football team has lost the first match of the season.

Nicky will miss Didie but he still has Rose, Didie's nurse. He wishes he could love footy, but what he really loves are the tales of King Arthur and stories from Shakespeare that his mother reads to him and that he acts out in his bedroom. But these stories don't have happy endings, an alarming fact for a boy whose family life is starting to fracture.

Funny, tender and savage, The Starlings is a wonderfully entertaining novel about secrets and defeat, about heroism and love, about what it might mean to lose everything.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Starlings by Vivienne Kelly has received praise for its poignant weaving of football, Shakespearean themes, and family dynamics. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to balance humour with deeper insights into family life, portrayed through the eyes of the young and imaginative Nicky Starling. It is celebrated for its clever observations and the skilful depiction of both individuality and familial connections amid daily struggles.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498059

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Vivienne Kelly was born and educated in Melbourne, where she now lives. She has worked at the University of Melbourne and at Monash University, and was awarded a doctorate for her work on myth and history in Australia. Cooee, her first novel, was shortlisted for the Age Book of the Year Awards.

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