Bye, Beautiful

Discover a compelling coming-of-age story that captures the essence of youth and identity in 'Bye, Beautiful.' This poignant novel by Julia Lawrinson, published by Penguin Australia in 2006, takes you to the vibrant wheatbelt of Western Australia in the 1960s. Amid the backdrop of social change, you will follow Sandy, a girl grappling with her place in a town where she feels like an outsider. Her life takes a turn when she meets Billy, the charming part-Aboriginal mechanic's apprentice who becomes the object of her affections. As Sandy navigates her feelings and the complexities of family dynamics—with the added complication of her stunning sister Marianne as her rival—readers will be drawn into a narrative rich with themes of secrecy, heartbreak, and self-discovery. With 288 pages of heartfelt storytelling, 'Bye, Beautiful' invites readers to experience the challenges and triumphs of adolescence. This B-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9780143003823) is perfect for those who appreciate emotionally charged literary fiction. Please note that while this item comes with FREE shipping, combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and immerse yourself in a tale that resonates with anyone who has ever felt out of place and longed for connection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143003823
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288


Description:
She thought of Billy, and how he would never say 'Bye, beautiful' to someone like her, that likely no one would ever say anything like that to her in her life, and how she could not do anything to change any of it.

Sandy does not know if she would fit in anywhere, but she feels like a complete outsider in this hot wheatbelt town where her policeman father has just been transferred.

And then she meets Billy, the part-Aboriginal mechanic's apprentice and town heart-throb. Sandy's feelings for him are overwhelming her, but she is about to find out that her greatest rival is her own sister, the alluring, confident Marianne.

Set in Western Australia in the 1960s, this is a story of secrets and heartbreak, of families and changing times, by rising star Julia Lawrinson.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.