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The Edge of Thirteen

By Nova Weetman
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The Edge of Thirteen by Nova Weetman is a captivating coming-of-age story about Clem, a young girl navigating the complexities of turning thirteen. As Clem faces the challenges of friendships, self-discovery, and growing up, she learns valuable lessons about trust, identity, and resilience. Set against familiar and relatable experiences, this book beautifully captures the ups and downs of adolescent life.
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The Edge of Thirteen

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Thirteen-year-old Clem deals with fitting in and falling out in this authentic story of friendship, from a beloved middle-grade author.

Clem Timmins can't wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed. Bridge is boy-crazy and acting like a different person. Ellie is wearing a bra and having a real-life romance. Clem feels left behind. When she makes friends with Tom, suddenly everyone's gossiping about whether they're going to be a couple. Clem's got no interest in having a boyfriend. Or does she?

At school camp, Bridge crosses the line and Clem has to make a decision. Can she keep growing up with her friends when they're growing apart?

This story of fitting in and falling out perfectly captures how it feels to balance on the edge of who you are and who you want to be.

The Edge of Thirteen by Nova Weetman explores these themes with authenticity and depth, making it a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of early adolescence.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263125

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nova Weetman Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Nova Weetman lives in Melbourne with her family. She has written for TV and is the author of many middle grade and young adult novels. The Secrets We Keep was shortlisted for the Readings Children's Book Prize, the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards and the ABIA Awards. The sequel, The Secrets We Share, was a 2018 CBCA Notable Book. Nova's middle grade novel Sick Bay was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the ABIA Awards.

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