"Gracey" by James Moloney tells the poignant story of a young girl navigating the complexities of family dynamics and personal identity. Gracey feels caught between her parents' expectations and her own desires as she confronts the challenges of adolescence. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the search for self-acceptance amidst the backdrop of a supportive yet complicated family environment. As Gracey struggles with her emotions and relationships, she learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of being true to oneself. This coming-of-age tale resonates with anyone who has faced the trials of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called The Gracey Trilogy .

There are 164 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 1994 by University of Queensland Press .

James Moloney has written many award-winning stories, including Swashbuckler and A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove .