Looking for Alibrandi
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta is a poignant exploration of identity and family dynamics set during a pivotal year in a young woman’s life. Published by Penguin Group Australia on October 5, 1992, this first edition spans 260 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows seventeen-year-old Josephine Alibrandi as she navigates her final year at a prestigious girls’ school, confronting her heritage and the complexities of her relationships.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Josephine’s journey towards self-discovery, as she meets her father for the first time and experiences love, all while grappling with the truths about her family. The book delves into themes of social topics, including prejudice and self-esteem, offering insights into the challenges faced by young adults on the brink of maturity. Looking for Alibrandi stands out for its honest depiction of adolescence and the quest for personal identity.
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Melina Marchetta’s stunning debut novel Looking for Alibrandi is one girl’s story of her final year at school, a year she sets herself free. Josephine Alibrandi is seventeen and in her final year at a wealthy girls’ school. This is the year she meets her father, the year she falls in love, the year she searches for Alibrandi and finds the real truth about her family – and the identity she has been searching for.
A moving and revealing book, unusual for its honesty and its insight into the life of a young person on the brink of adulthood. Multi-award-winning, a bestseller and made into an award-winning feature film, Looking for Alibrandi has become a modern classic.
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