Katie Goes to KL

Name: Katie Goes to KL
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789815127812
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By Su-May Tan

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iKatie Goes to KL by Su-May Tan is a young adult novel that follows the adventurous journey of Katie, a teenager exploring the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. As she navigates its vibrant culture and urban landscape, Katie discovers more about her own identity and the complexities of family and friendship. This coming-of-age story beautifully captures the challenges and excitement of growing up in an unfamiliar environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a blend of adventure and cultural exploration, capturing the essence of a young adult's journey in a vibrant city. It's perfect if you appreciate stories about self-discovery, friendships, and navigating new environments. Ideal for readers who are curious about Malaysia's diverse culture through the eyes of a relatable protagonist.

Katie Goes to KL

Description

A coming-of-age tale of love and cultural reconnection set in modern-day Kuala Lumpur.

Katie Goes to KL follows Katie Chen, a 16-year-old living in the unremarkable suburb of Narre Warren in Australia with her somewhat reclusive Malaysian father. Coming to Australia at the age of 5 and losing her mother at 7, Katie has always struggled with issues of identity.

One day, she travels back to Malaysia for her grandmother's funeral and discovers that her mother, long thought dead, is actually alive. Set in a fictionalised Kuala Lumpur (KL), Katie struggles to reconnect with her mother, whom she discovers is Malay.

Navigating KL's underground music scene and the underlying tensions of a country she doesn't understand, how far is Katie willing to go to find a place to belong?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789815127812

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Su-May Tan Young Adult

About the Author

Su-May Tan was born and raised in Malaysia but is currently living on Wurundjeri land in Melbourne. Her debut short story collection Lake Malibu and other stories was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards 2022. Her work has appeared in the Margaret River Short Story Competition, Mascara Literary Review and The Victorian Writer. Having moved to Melbourne in 2012, she often writes on themes of migration and cultural connection. Website- sumaytan.com.