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During her senior year at a Catholic school in Sydney, Australia, seventeen-year-old Josephine Alibrandi navigates the challenges of family, friendship, and her Italian heritage while preparing for her final exams. When her father, whom she has never known, reenters her life, Josie must confront complex questions about identity and belonging. The novel follows Josie's journey as she deals with family secrets, cultural expectations, and the pressures of academic achievement.
Quick Summary
Josie Alibrandi is a fiery seventeen-year-old navigating family expectations, cultural identity, and a secret that turns her world upside down when her unknown father walks back into her life. Readers will fall for her sharp humor, swoon-worthy romance, and the way she learns to embrace her messy, Italian-Australian heritage without losing herself. If your kid loves character-driven stories like "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" with a splash of family drama, they'll devour this. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who want a heartfelt read that feels like chatting with a really honest friend.