Girlhood
Girlhood by Cat Clarke, published by Hachette Children’s Group in 2017, is a 384-page exploration of the complexities of adolescence and grief. The narrative follows Harper, a student at the prestigious Duncraggan Academy, as she navigates her new friendships while grappling with the guilt surrounding her twin sister Jenna’s death. As Harper attempts to fit in with her tight-knit group of friends, she encounters Kirsty, a new girl who shares a similar loss, leading Harper to feel a sense of connection and security that she desperately craves.
As the story unfolds, readers will witness the evolving dynamics of Harper’s relationships, particularly as Kirsty’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic. The themes of love, death, and the challenges of growing up are intricately woven throughout the narrative, highlighting the impact of grief on identity and friendship. This edition presents a nuanced portrayal of social topics such as bullying and the complexities of dating and relationships, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses significant emotional themes.
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Real, compulsive and intense: Cat Clarke is the queen of emotional suspense. For fans of Jandy Nelson, Paula Hawkins, and Megan Abbott.
‘Emotive, creepy AND funny. A quality page-turner’ SARAH CROSSAN
‘A new Cat Clarke novel is always something to celebrate and Girlhood could be her best yet’ JUNO DAWSON
Harper has tried to forget the past and fit in at expensive boarding school Duncraggan Academy. Her new group of friends are tight; the kind of girls who Harper knows have her back. But Harper can’t escape the guilt of her twin sister’s Jenna’s death, and her own part in it – and she knows noone else will ever really understand.
But new girl Kirsty seems to get Harper in ways she never expected. She has lost a sister too. Harper finally feels secure. She finally feels…loved. As if she can grow beyond the person she was when Jenna died.
Then Kirsty’s behaviour becomes more erratic. Why is her life a perfect mirror of Harper’s? And why is she so obsessed with Harper’s lost sister? Soon, Harper’s closeness with Kirsty begins to threaten her other relationships, and her own sense of identity.
How can Harper get back to the person she wants to be, and to the girls who mean the most to her?
A darkly compulsive story about love, death, and growing up under the shadow of grief.
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