One True Thing
No. of pages 400
Published: 2015
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In "One True Thing" by Nicole Hayes, the story revolves around the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter, set against the backdrop of family secrets and personal discovery. The protagonist grapples with the challenges of adulthood while reflecting on her upbringing and the pressures of familial expectations. As she navigates her journey, she uncovers hidden truths that force her to reconsider her beliefs about loyalty, love, and what it truly means to be a family. With themes of resilience and growth, the narrative delves into the bittersweet nature of self-discovery and the bonds that define us. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 400 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 2015 by Random House Australia .