The Gaps
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 368
Published: 2021
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In "The Gaps" by Leanne Hall, the story unfolds in a world where young people have inexplicably begun to disappear. Bridie, the protagonist, navigates her tumultuous teenage years amidst this unsettling reality. As her friends vanish one by one, she grapples with grief, loss, and the desire to uncover the truth. Bridie’s journey to understand the gaps left by those she loves leads her into a labyrinth of mystery and danger, forcing her to confront her deepest fears and the connections that bind her to the past. Hall's narrative weaves elements of suspense and emotional depth in this haunting tale. [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 368 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 2021 by Text Publishing .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Australian Book Industry Awards - Book Of the Year For Older Children
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year for Older Children category by the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Sisters in Crime Davitt Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category of the Sisters In Crime Davitt Award.
Adelaide Festival Award - Fiction YA
This book was recognised in the Fiction YA category of the Adelaide Festival Award.
Ethel Turner Prize - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ethel Turner Prize.