Ocean Pearl
No. of pages 336
Published: 2008
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In "Ocean Pearl" by J.C. Burke, the story follows the journey of a young girl named Ruby who grapples with her identity and family secrets in a coastal town. When she uncovers a hidden legacy connected to the ocean, Ruby is drawn into a world of adventure and self-discovery. As she navigates the complexities of friendship and the challenges of growing up, she learns about the strength of her heritage and the importance of courage. The narrative beautifully blends themes of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between nature and humanity, ultimately leading Ruby to embrace her true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 336 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2008 by Random House Australia .
J. C. Burke has published a number of acclaimed books for teenagers and young adults, including CBCA Notable Books White Lies and The Red Cardigan, Nine Letters Long, The Story of Tom Brennan, Faking Sweet, Starfish Sisters, Ocean Pearl, Pig Boy and Pretty Girl.