Fish Out of Water
$21.23
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2022
Summary
Beloved Australian YA author Kate Hendrick’s new novel deftly examines Australian ideas of masculinity for a teenage audience.
Finn the Swimmer. Finn the Winner. Finn who works hard and pushes through and never gives up.
Or just Finn. And whatever Finn could be.
Life is pretty simple for fifteen-year-old Finn—just keep following the black line in the pool. But in a moment it all changes. Distracted by a familiar face in the crowd, he falters on the blocks and loses not…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922458346 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1922458341 |
| Author: | Kate Hendrick |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
‘The writing is powerful and insightful, without being maudlin or cliched…it’s perfect for those looking to sink into something thought-provoking and meaty.’
‘Hendrick captures Finn’s inner voice perfectly as he struggles to reconcile his growing self-awareness with his need to maintain his star-athlete identity…Hendrick’s powerful honesty and uncompromising interrogation of Finn’s mental processes culminate in a thoroughly satisfying conclusion that, fittingly, offers no neat solutions.’ * Ben Chandler, Australian Book Review *
‘Fish Out of Water is a harrowing but deeply absorbing novel that casts light on the very dark place of domestic violence.’ * Magpies *
‘The characterisation in the book is strong and there is a gradual build-up of intrigue and suspense…[Kate Hendrick] raises questions of friendship, relationships, sexuality, loyalty, and ambition.’ * CBCA Reading Time *
About The Author
Kate Hendrick
Kate Hendrick is a high school Visual Arts and Photography teacher whose novels The Accident and The Finder are published by Text. She lives in Sydney with her husband and two children.
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