Bonesland

Name: Bonesland
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603583
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By Brendan Lawley

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Summary

Bonesland by Brendan Lawley is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of a teenage boy named Bones, growing up in a small town. Faced with the typical struggles of adolescence, Bones navigates friendship, first love, and the challenges of self-discovery. The narrative captures the essence of youth with humour and poignancy, providing a reflective take on the journey to adulthood.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories focusing on the trials and tribulations of adolescence. It offers a humorous and insightful look into teenage life, exploring themes of friendship, belonging, and self-discovery, making it relatable for both young readers and those who remember navigating the challenges of their teenage years.

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As soon as I finish school I’ll have the car packed. I’ll thunder past the dull cardboard boxes that Banarang calls shops, I’ll skim over the Bridge Street potholes without feeling a bump and I’ll fly up the freeway, bound for the city and civilisation.

Bones Carter is done with Banarang and his backwater existence. There’s not much to do but hang out with his friends, make bad rap music and count down the days until the end of school and the beginning of his new life in the city.

Then Naya comes to town. Brilliant, black and beautiful, she wants to change the world. She thinks Bones is a well of untapped potential. Bones thinks she’s delusional—but she makes him feel more hopeful than he has in a long time.

Bonesland is a wild ride through the small-town agonies of adolescence, packed with sex, drugs, love and hip-hop.

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?

Bonesland by Brendan Lawley is a compelling coming-of-age story hailed for its vivid depiction of adolescent life. Reviewers praise its raw and honest portrayal of teenage boys and the challenges they face, from mental health to modern masculinity. The book is celebrated for its humour, heart, and ability to capture the complexity and emotional depth of its protagonist, Bones.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603583

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

Collections

Brendan Lawley Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Brendan Lawley is a writer living in Melbourne. Bonesland is his first novel.