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Magnolias don't Die:

Published
Feb 2020
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
242

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It's been nearly two years since Lauren left her horrific memories in the dust of Wineera. But now, in this grungy Fitzroy pub, in walks Harry, the young musician from back home who won her teenage heart. Then smashed it. Harry's offering her a brighter life. He says he believes in her. Says she has a gift: a unique voice. Lauren wants to trust him. She wants to be like those other girls - confident, carefree, not giving a fork what anyone thinks. Can getting lost in the spotlight, in the music, in Harry's arms, help Lauren forget that awful night back home? Or will it bring her dark secret into bright focus? Maybe it's already happening ...This devastatingly honest YA+ novel explores the casual sexism and harassment young women face every day and how essential it is to speak up and find support when dealing with teen trauma.*Suitable for a mature YA audience.*Contains swearing and themes of sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, self-harm, homophobia.*Uses Australian spelling and grammar conventions.

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First Edition Feb 2020 AJC Publishing ISBN 0995414041
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