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Sylvia Olsen - Author
This novel follows a mixed-heritage teenager negotiating family ties, cultural belonging and other people’s expectations. It offers a story about identity that places personal uncertainty alongside racial prejudice and changing relationships.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis novel follows a mixed-heritage teenager negotiating family ties, cultural belonging and other people’s expectations. It offers a story about identity that places personal uncertainty alongside racial prejudice and changing relationships.
Racial prejudice is a significant part of the story, including derogatory names and taunts from peers. Family and community tensions also affect Melanie’s sense of belonging, so a reader may value space to pause and talk.
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