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One true thing

September 9, 2015 by Karen Comer 6 Comments

One true thingone-true-thing
Nicole Hayes
Random House
2015

The story: Frankie is sixteen, a guitarist in a band, and lives with her father, an academic, her mother, a politician and her younger brother, a swimmer with asthma. Frankie’s mother, Rowena, is in the middle of an election campaign, working to be the first elected female premier of Victoria. Rowena is used to the criticism and taunts of the media, but when she is photographed with an unknown man at night, the media becomes relentless and Frankie’s family begins to fall apart.

The highlights: There’s so much passion in this book – Frankie’s passion for her band, Rowena’s passion for politics and Frankie’s passion for Jake, the new kid at her school with his own passion for photography. Frankie, Rowena, and Rowena’s mother (Gran) are strong women – each with their secrets, their strengths and weaknesses. The pace is fast, the tension of politics, love, family life and school keeps the story entwined and interesting. No wonder young adult fiction is so popular!

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Comments

  1. SP says

    September 10, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Hi Karen. Great review. What age group would you recommend would appreciate this the most? Any suggestions?

    Thanks

    Reply
  2. Karen Comer says

    September 10, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Thanks, SP, this book is for young adults, about 14-17 years. Hope this helps!

    Reply
    • SP says

      September 10, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks Karen. I’ve sorted a present for my nephew now. Really enjoying the website

      Reply
      • Karen Comer says

        September 10, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        Fabulous! Glad you’re finding the website useful.

        Reply
  3. Terri Dixon says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Karen, I thought your review good too but I had a couple of criticisms of book. Thought parts of it were too unbelievable e.g. fronting the radio shock jock. But overall a good YA novel.

    Reply
    • Karen Comer says

      September 14, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Yes, Frankie was quite articulate in speaking to Seamus!

      Reply

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