Beautiful Mess

Name: Beautiful Mess
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925498547
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By Claire Christian

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Summary

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian follows the story of Ava, a teenage girl grappling with the complexity of grief and personal struggles following a significant loss. As she navigates her challenges, she finds solace in unexpected friendships and begins to rediscover her own resilience. This young adult novel beautifully explores themes of healing, love, and the importance of seeking support in difficult times.
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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?

This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that explore the complexities of teenage life, mental health, and the power of friendship. Claire Christian beautifully captures the emotional journey of two teenagers navigating grief and self-discovery, offering a heartwarming and authentic portrayal of resilience and connection.

The 2016 winner of the Text Prize for Children's and YA Writing brings us a raw, funny and truthful take on two young people tackling grief, loss and first love

* Reviews in newspapers such as the Age, Herald Sun, Adelaide Advertiser and New Zealand Herald * Author interviews in newspapers such as Courier Mail * Reviews in magazines such as Frankie and Coup de Main * Reviews in teacher librarian sources such as Reading Time, Australian Book Review, Bookseller & Publisher and Magpies * Online review coverage on education targeted websites such as Kids Book Review * Widespread online coverage via YA bloggers, Bookstagramers and Booktubers * Interviews on local and national radio and podcasts such as Sisteria * Author will be a guest at the Melbourne Writers Festival * Author events and writing workshops at schools and literary organisations such as WestWords * Big Brisbane launch with real-life performance and slam poetry piece based on the book

Description

Since Ava lost Kelly, things haven't been going so well. Even before she gets thrown out of school for shouting at the principal, there's the simmering rage and all the weird destructive choices.

The only thing going right for Ava is her job at Magic Kebab. Which is where she meets Gideon. Skinny, shy, anxious Gideon. A mad poet and collector of vinyl records with an aversion to social media.

He lives in his head. She lives in her grief. The only people who can help them move on with their lives are each other.

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian weaves a tale of two lost souls finding solace in one another amidst their personal turmoils.

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Beautiful Mess is praised for its raw and moving portrayal of mental health in a coming-of-age narrative. Readers appreciate the well-drawn, beautifully flawed characters and the emotional depth of Claire Christian's debut in the young adult genre. The book sparks important conversations about mental health, leaving a strong impression with its authenticity and positivity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498547

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Christian Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Claire Christian is a novelist and playwright who lives in Brisbane. She has had three plays published by Playlab, and her play Bloom was shortlisted for the Griffin Award in 2009. She was one of the YWCA Queensland 100 leading women in 2013.

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