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The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong Kirsty Murray

The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong By Kirsty Murray

The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong by Kirsty Murray


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Summary

Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents, and uncertain of her future and where she belongs, Maeve fights to cling to her earlier life and find her true self. Where do you fit in when you're part Irish, part Chinese, part Australian? A warm-hearted story about teenage life in Australia now. Ages 10+. Australian author.

The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong Summary

The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong by Kirsty Murray

I keep thinking I'll see him any moment. It's crazy. I don't even know what he looks like. And it shouldn't matter that I can't find him. I've been fine for 14 years without him. Sorry, this is a stupid email. Hope everything in Sydney is cool. MLKShe was just about to log off when a new message popped into her mailbox. It was from Jackson. It was short and to the point and just what she needed to hear. Hey MLK. It is important. Go for it. Find him. xxxxxxx Love you all ways, JDT.Maeve's safe world is torn apart when her mother dies in a car crash. Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents, she fights to hold onto the things she loves most - her two best friends, her dancing, her baby brother Ned. Secretly she pins her hopes on her Irish father, who doesn't even know she exists. From Sydney to Surfers, from Hong Kong to Ireland, Maeve searches for a path to follow, a place to belong.A story about true friends, scattered family, and the life you make for yourself.

The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong Reviews

'a wonderful book for the early teens (particularly girls)...I highly recommend it as a great read.'Reading Time, Vol 51 No 1'Delightful. But you may need a box of tissues!'Mania, November 2006'The central character of Maeve is beautifully rendered, and her journey of discovery to establish her identity and accept her Irish/Chinese heritage an affecting one...her family and friends, too, are realistically flawed and all too human. In general, there is a grand sweep to the novel and, indeed, the whole quartet.'Magpies4, September 2006

About Kirsty Murray

Kirsty Murray is the author of three junior novels - Zarconi's Magic Flying Fish (winner of the WA Premier's Children's Book Award, 2001), Market Blues and Walking Home with Marie Claire - in addition to the three earlier books of the Children of the Wind series. She has also written several non-fiction books for children. She has worked as a forest ranger, archivist, artist and teacher, and now is a full-time writer.

Additional information

GOR002272149
9781865087375
1865087378
The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong by Kirsty Murray
Used - Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
2006-09-01
272
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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