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This Is Shyness

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This Is Shyness by Leanne Hall is a young adult novel set in an unusual part of the world where the sun never rises. It follows the lives of two intriguing characters, Wildgirl and Wolfboy, as they navigate a surreal, nocturnal landscape. Their adventure explores themes of identity, connection, and the challenges of growing up in a world turned upside down.
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If you're drawn to stories with a mystical twist, complex friendships, and exploring themes of identity and adventure, this young adult novel is a great choice. Set against a unique backdrop where the sun never rises, it invites readers into an intriguing world filled with imaginative elements and emotional depth.

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This Is Shyness

In the suburb of Shyness, where the sun doesn't rise and the border crackles with a strange energy, Wolfboy meets a stranger at the Diabetic Hotel. She tells him her name is Wildgirl, and she dares him to be her guide through the endless night. But then they are mugged by the sugar-crazed Kidds. And what plays out is moving, reckless... dangerous.

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A guy who howls. A girl on a mission to forget. In the suburb of Shyness, where the sun doesn't rise and the border crackles with a strange energy, Wolfboy meets a stranger at the Diabetic Hotel. She tells him her name is Wildgirl, and she dares him to be her guide through the endless night.

But then they are mugged by the sugar-crazed Kidds. And what plays out is moving, reckless...dangerous. There are things that can only be said in the dark. And one long night is time enough to change your life.

This Is Shyness by Leanne Hall immerses readers in a world where darkness unveils hidden truths and unexpected adventures unfold, all within the strange and compelling landscape of Shyness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921656521

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 282

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