We Didn't Think It Through

Name: We Didn't Think It Through
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781760526931
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By Gary Lonesborough

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We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough tells the story of two teenagers facing life's unexpected challenges. As they navigate relationships, identity, and family dynamics in an Australian setting, they discover the importance of understanding and empathy. The narrative is filled with poignant moments and vivid emotional landscapes, capturing the struggles and growth that come with adolescence.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories that explore themes of identity and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of personal and societal challenges, the narrative dives into the complexities of friendship, family, and acceptance. It's an engaging read that resonates with readers who appreciate heartfelt and authentic explorations of teenage life.

From the author of the award-winning The Boy from the Mish, comes a compelling coming-of-age YA novel about sixteen-year-old Jamie Langton finding his future and navigating the challenges of racism, family and friendship in a small Australian town.

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WINNER: 2024 MARION ACT Book of the Year, Books for Older Readers
WINNER: 2024 Readings Young Adult Prize
SHORTLISTED: 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature
SHORTLISTED: 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Indigenous Writers' Prize
NOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers
SHORTLISTED: 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Young Adult Literature

The thought comes to me: This is how I die. Dally is going to lose control and crash us into a pole or a house and we will be killed on impact.

The justice system characterises Jamie Langton as a 'danger to society', but he's just an Aboriginal kid, trying to find his way through adolescence.

Jamie lives in Dalton's Bay with Aunty Dawn and Uncle Bobby. He spends his downtime hanging out with his mates, Dally and Lenny. Mark Cassidy and his white mates - the Footy Heads - take every opportunity they can to bully Jamie and his friends. On Lenny's last night in town before moving to Sydney, after another episode of racist harassment, Jamie, Dally and Lenny decide to retaliate by vandalising Mark Cassidy's car. And when they discover the keys are in the ignition... Dally changes the plan. Soon they are all in Mark Cassidy's stolen car cruising through town, aiming to take it for a quick spin, then dump it.

But it's a bad plan. And as a consequence, Jamie ends up in the youth justice system where he must find a way to mend his relationships with himself, his friends, his family and his future.

'A lightning bolt to the soul. The Boy from the Mish announces a bold, necessary new talent.' WILL KOSTAKIS

'This compelling coming of age story is told with a voice so authentic, it pulls the reader into another life. Main character, Jamie, makes all the mistakes of a teenager struggling with the pain of the past and the turbulence of the present, but his humour and honesty creates empathy for someone who would otherwise be misunderstood. Gary Lonesborough's use of language, including sections of verse, is so well done it described the indescribable. The pace kept the pages turning and the ending brought relief and hope for the future'. - Judges' comments, ACT Literary Awards

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We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough is praised for its originality in the young adult Blak queer genre, offering an authentic and heartwarming perspective. The narrative draws readers into Jamie's world, dealing with themes of resentment, racism, and forgiveness through fully developed characters. It is considered a beautifully raw coming-of-age story that balances heavy themes with hope and humour.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526931

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 304

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Gary Lonesborough Young Adult

About the Author

Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin man, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. Gary was always writing as a child, and continued his creative journey when he moved to Sydney to study at film school. Gary has experience working in youth work, Aboriginal health, child protection, the disability sector (including experience working in the youth justice system) and the film industry, including working on the feature film adaptation of Jasper Jones.His debut YA novel, THE BOY FROM THE MISH, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2021.It was published in the US in 2022 under the title Ready When You Are.

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