The Minnow
by Diana Sweeney
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Pub Date Apr 14 2015 | Archive Date Mar 25 2015
Text Publishing | Text Publishing Company
Description
Winner of The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing, 2013.
Tom survived a devastating flood that claimed the lives of her sister and parents. Now she lives with Bill in his old shed by the lake. But it's time to move outTom is pregnant.
Diana Sweeney's young protagonist is tougher than we might expect. The Minnow shows us not only what Tom has lost. Equally important is what she has held onto, and the quiet but intense ways in which she thrives.
In her longing for what is lost, Tom talks to fish: Oscar the carp in the pet shop, little Sarah catfish who might be her sister, an unhelpful turtle in a tank at the maternity ward. And the Minnow.
Diana Sweeney is a university lecturer and fashion model. The Minnow is her first novel. She was born in Auckland, and now lives in New South Wales.
Advance Praise
‘Quietly powerful and compelling. A tender, lyrical book about love, loss and starting over.’—Meg Rosoff, author of How I Live Now
‘A small and tender tale of fish and family. Gorgeously strange and wonderfully told.’—Glenda Millard, author of A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
‘Extraordinary, original, rich and surprising...Tom is an unforgettable character.’—Magpies
‘Sweeney gives Tom a believable voice: innocent, headstrong, anxious but determined ...this strong debut will resonate with young people and adults alike.’—Books + Publishing
‘A wonderful story of love, loss, becoming an adult, and learning to live.’—Books for a Delicate Eternity
‘A story full of deep meanings...An intriguing tale.’—Weekend Herald
‘Unusual but immensely readable...An unconventional story about resilience, friends, pregnancy and family. Verdict: Winner.’—Herald Sun
Marketing Plan
· A powerful coming-of-age story about being true to yourself.
· Winner of the 2013 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing.
· The author of this stunning debut is a former fashion cover model.
· For readers 14 plus, with crossover appeal to adult readers.
· Bookstore co-op available.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Mass Market Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781922182012 |
| PRICE | $9.95 (USD) |
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