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Surrender: Popular Penguins

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Surrender: Popular Penguins by Sonya Hartnett is a gripping young adult novel that explores the haunting interplay between love, guilt, and the search for redemption. The story follows an isolated young man who reflects on his troubled friendship with a mysterious and dangerous figure named Gabriel, while simultaneously confronting dark secrets from his past. As the narrative unravels, themes of identity and morality are intricately woven into a tense and compelling tale.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate deeply psychological narratives and rich, emotional storytelling in young adult fiction. The story, dealing with themes of friendship, guilt, and redemption, offers a powerful exploration of complex relationships and self-discovery. If you're drawn to intricate character development and evocative, lyrical prose, this novel could captivate your imagination.

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Surrender: Popular Penguins

As life slips away, Gabriel looks back over his brief 20 years that have been clouded by frustration and humiliation. A small town and distant parents ensure that he is never allowed to forget the horrific mistake he made as a child. He has only two friends - his dog Surrender, and the unruly wild boy Finnigan, with whom he made a boyhood pact.

As life slips away, Gabriel looks back over his brief twenty years that have been clouded by frustration and humiliation. A small town and distant parents ensure that he is never allowed to forget the horrific mistake he made as a child.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

As life slips away, Gabriel looks back over his brief 20 years that have been clouded by frustration and humiliation. A small town and distant parents ensure that he is never allowed to forget the horrific mistake he made as a child.

He has only two friends - his dog Surrender, and the unruly wild boy Finnigan, with whom he made a boyhood pact. When a series of arson attacks grips the town, Gabriel realises how unpredictable and dangerous Finnegan is.

Events begin to spiral out of control, and it becomes clear that only the most extreme of measures will rid Gabriel of Finnegan for good.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143204725

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sonya Hartnett is the author of several novels, including Thursday's Child, Forest, and Of a Boy,

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