Melina Marchetta

Melina Marchetta is an Australian writer and teacher, best known for her young adult fiction. Her notable works include 'Looking for Alibrandi', 'Saving Francesca', and 'On the Jellicoe Road'.

Books

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  1. 1. Looking For Alibrandi

    Cover of 'Looking For Alibrandi' by Melina Marchetta

    The novel is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of a high school girl of Italian-Australian descent, living in Sydney. Throughout her final year at a prestigious Catholic school, she navigates the complexities of her family's immigrant history, her identity, and the social pressures of adolescence. As she deals with her own personal crises, including meeting her estranged father and grappling with an unexpected tragedy, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging the expectations of her family and society to ultimately find her place in the world.

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