Publisher: Modjaji Books, South Africa
Pages: 244
Year: 2021
Category: Children & Teens, Teen & Youth
Dimensions: 210 x 140mm
The Girl Who Chased Otters is a sensitive tale of friendship, love and acceptance set in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
A
keen observer of human behaviour, Nathan has never cared about fitting
in, but when Olivia asks for his help becoming popular, he can’t refuse.
But as she is swept into a world of gossip and bullying, they must both
question what they really want. A story about friendship and falling in
love.
£17.00
About the author
Sally Partridge is an
award-winning novelist and short story writer from Cape Town, South
Africa. She was awarded a South African Literary Award (SALA) in 2019
and is a four-time recipient of the M.E.R Prize for Youth Fiction. For
her contribution to youth literature, she was named one of Mail &
Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in 2011.
Review
“One of SA’s best young adult authors.”
You Magazine
“Partridge is a master at exploring the nuances of emotionally awkward teens.”
Sunday Times
“She has a keen insight into the psyche of teens and especially
has a knack for creating damaged and broken characters. One of SA’s best
voices in teen and young adult fiction.”
Women24
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