The Museum of Broken Things
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 304
Published: 2022
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In "The Museum of Broken Things" by Lauren Draper, the story centers around a young woman grappling with her past and the remnants of lost relationships. After inheriting a quirky museum filled with objects that symbolize heartbreak and loss, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Each artifact brings memories to the surface, prompting her to confront her feelings toward past loves and the impact of grief. As she lovingly restores the museum, she learns to embrace vulnerability and find strength in both her brokenness and the beauty of healing. The narrative explores themes of love, memory, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.
There are 304 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 2022 by Text Publishing .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Indie Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Indie Book Award.
Booktopia - Favourite Australian Book
This book was recognised in the Favourite Australian Book category of the Booktopia.