SuitabookBeing yourself and fitting in
Astrid starts out comfortable being different, then considers changing her appearance and behaviour after developing feelings for Teddy.
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Lisa Williamson - Author
This is a school-based story about first romantic feelings, friendship, creative ambition and self-acceptance. Astrid’s changing emotions are central, while her relationships and disappointments give readers opportunities to consider identity and resilience.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a school-based story about first romantic feelings, friendship, creative ambition and self-acceptance. Astrid’s changing emotions are central, while her relationships and disappointments give readers opportunities to consider identity and resilience.
Astrid starts out comfortable being different, then considers changing her appearance and behaviour after developing feelings for Teddy.
Be aware that Astrid experiences a crush, disappointment when Teddy likes another girl, rejection from a writing competition, and distress about her appearance and sense of purpose.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
Anything not established here remains open; it is not being treated as absent or safe.
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