Looking for Alibrandi
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta, published by National Geographic Books on May 9, 2006, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the life of Josephine Alibrandi during her final year at a prestigious Catholic high school. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, Josephine grapples with the contrasting influences of her Italian grandmother, her pragmatic mother, and the various boys who enter her life, all while uncovering family secrets that shape her identity.
In this edition, readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of family, romance, and the challenges of growing up in a multicultural environment. Josephine’s journey is marked by humor and emotional depth as she seeks to understand her heritage and assert her independence. With 320 pages of engaging storytelling, Looking for Alibrandi presents a relatable exploration of young adulthood and the quest for self-discovery.
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For as long as Josephine Alibrandi can remember, it’s just been her, her mom, and her grandmother. Now it’s her final year at a wealthy Catholic high school. The nuns couldn’t be any stricter—but that doesn’t seem to stop all kinds of men from coming into her life.
Caught between the old-world values of her Italian grandmother, the nononsense wisdom of her mom, and the boys who continue to mystify her, Josephine is on the ride of her life. This will be the year she falls in love, the year she discovers the secrets of her family’s past—and the year she sets herself free.
Told with unmatched depth and humor, this novel—which swept the pool of Australian literary awards and became a major motion picture—is one to laugh through and cry with, to cherish and remember.
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