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Laurinda

By Alice Pung
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Laurinda by Alice Pung follows Lucy Lam, a teenager from a working-class immigrant family, as she wins a scholarship to a prestigious private school. Lucy grapples with the novel environment at Laurinda, where she encounters privilege and power dynamics starkly different from her home life. Through Lucy's eyes, the story explores themes of identity, culture, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this captivating young adult novel if you are interested in stories about identity, cultural dynamics, and the intrigues of high school life. It offers a unique perspective on social class and personal resilience, all through the eyes of a protagonist navigating the complex environment of an exclusive school.

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Laurinda

Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its hidden centre of power is The Cabinet, a triangle of girls who wield power over their classmates -- and some of their teachers. Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self...

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Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its hidden centre of power is The Cabinet, a triangle of girls who wield power over their classmates—and some of their teachers.

Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self. As she watches The Cabinet in action, and is courted by them—as she learns about power and repression—Lucy finds herself in a battle for her identity and integrity.

Few genres are more enthralling than the school story. In Laurinda, the acclaimed Alice Pung tells an involving, original story that captures the drama and pain of school life today, as well as revealing much about the choices of young women.

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Laurinda by Alice Pung is a compelling young adult novel that offers a sharp, witty critique of privilege and class. Many reviews praise it for its authentic portrayal of cultural identity struggles and the protagonist's journey through an elite school setting. Readers appreciate the book's poignant exploration of friendship, social dynamics, and the challenges of staying true to oneself in a competitive environment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863956925

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 352

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Alice Pung Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Alice Pung is the author of Unpolished Gem and Her Father's Daughter and the editor of the anthology Growing Up Asian in Australia.

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