Jellicoe road av melina marchetta biography
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Jellicoe Road
by Melina Marchetta
published by HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Haunted by the past, Taylor Markham reluctantly leads the students of the Jellicoe School in their secret territory wars against the Townies and the Cadets. Marchetta’s lyrical writing evokes the Australian landscape in a suspenseful tale of raw emotion, romance, humor and tragedy.
Melina Marchetta lives in Sydney, Australia, and is the award-winning author of two previous novels. A former high school teacher, she is recognized for the authenticity of her teen characters’ voices.
“This roller coaster ride of a novel grabs you from the first sentence and doesn’t let go. You may not be sure where the ride will take you, but every detail—from the complexities of the dual narrative to the pangs of first love—is pitch perfect,” said Printz Award Committee Chair Mary Arnold.
Read Marchetta's acceptance speech (PDF).
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Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Kirkus Best Book
Jellicoe Road is a dazzling tale that is part love story, part family skådespel, and part coming-of-age novel. Described by Kirkus as &#;a beautifully rendered mystery&#; and by VOYA as &#;a great choice for more sophisticated readers and those teens who like multifaceted stories and characters.&#;
Abandoned by her mother on Jellicoe Road when she was eleven, Taylor Markham, now seventeen, is finally being confronted with her past. But as the reluctant leader of her boarding school dorm, there isn't a lot of time for introspection. And while Hannah, the closest adult Taylor has to family, has disappeared, Jonah Griggs, the boy who might be the key to unlocking the secrets for Taylor&#;s past, is back in town, moody stares and all.
In this absorbing story by Melina Marchetta, ingenting is as it seems and every clue leads to more questions as Taylor tries to work out the
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Melina Marchetta
In the wake of a devastating bombing, a father risks everything to find out who was responsible.
When Bish Ortley, a recently suspended cop, receives word that a bus carrying his daughter has been bombed, he rushes to be by her side. A suspect has already been named—a year-old girl who has since disappeared from the scene.
The press has now revealed that she is the youngest member of one of London&#;s most notorious families. Years earlier, they were implicated in an attack that left dozens dead. Has the girl decided to follow in their footsteps?
To find her, Bish must earn the trust of her friends and family, including her infamous mother, now serving a life sentence in prison. But even as he delves into the deadly bus attack that claimed fem lives, the ghosts of older crimes become impossible to ignore.
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