by Melina Marchetta · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788467249323
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«Salvando a Francesca» is the young adult novel by Melina Marchetta, published by Círculo de Lectores in paperback (283 pages, in Spanish).
Francesca has just arrived at a school that used to be boys-only and doesn't fit in; she misses her friends. When her mother, Mia, a woman who was always full of life, falls into depression and won't get out of bed, Francesca will have to pull through. A story about loyalty, friendship, first love, and the strength to move forward.
Translation by Gemma Deza Guil; original title: Saving Francesca. Novel recommended for ages 12 and up.
For young readers aged 12 and up interested in realistic stories about teenage characters, friendship, and family dynamics.
Carmelina Marchetta is an Australian writer and teacher. Marchetta is best known as the author of teen novels, Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca and On the Jellicoe Road. She has twice been awarded the CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers, in 1993 and 2004. For Jellicoe Road she won the 2009 Michael L. Printz Award from the American Library Association, recognizing the year's best book for young adults.
