Notes

Puffin Books

A third generation Italian/Australian girl tells the story of her final school years and how she comes to terms with her family, her culture and her sexuality. Author's 1st novel

*Works well to read after Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur (Mrs Johnston)



*Film of the book won Best Screenplay in the Independent Film Awards and AFI award

*CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia" Book of the Year Award (Older Readers)

*New South Wales Premier's Literary Award

*Film Critics Circle of Australia Award