He describes how his influence from childhood, growing up in south western sydney, move him. The shadow girl is a 2011 novel by australian author john larkin. He has a diverse experience in the development and usage of educational technologies in primary, secondary, tertiary and corporate educational fields. Before reading the book, students might like to spend a few minutes analysing the cover. What were three works of art book, painting, piece of music, etc you. John larkin blew me away a few years ago with the shadow girl, so i was keen to read this new novel.
As a primary trained school teacher john also conducts engaging workshops that completely demystify the process of writing and is also available for writer in residence stints and teacher professional development lectures. A powerful, uplifting story about teen suicide, declan, a seventeen year old pauses before he attempts to take his life and the narrative of his future life begins. The shadow girl by john larkin 9781864718751 dymocks. John larkin began life as a professional soccer player but was forced to retire at. Listen to john on radio nationals life matters, aired october 10, 2011. The book touches on serious issues, including paedophila, so is suitable for readers aged 15 and up. University young adult book award 2015, as well as shadow girl winner of. John larkin the shadow girl never imagined shed live on the streets.
Description the shadow girl by john larkin i tried to be forgettable. The shadow girl never imagined shed live on the streets. You dont need to look too closely to see these beliefs permeated throughout his most recent novels the pause and the shadow girl. The shadow girl is a novel by australian writer, john larkin, that follows the story of a fourteen year old girl forced into homelessness due to her domestic. The narrator the shadow girl is homeless and on the run, at just years old. His ya novel, the pause, was nominated for the prime ministers literary awards. Buy the shadow girl by john larkin from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. It was awarded the 2012 victorian premiers award for young adult fiction.
The shadow girl and many more, find them here booktopia dymocks goodreads website i received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an. Oct 01, 2011 you wont find many better blokes than multiaward winning aussie novelist john larkin, a feminist with a strong social conscience and a belief that people are inherently good. No one knows she sleeps in rail yards, sand dunes and abandoned houses. John brendan larkin born 20 april 1963 is an australian writer. I knew i had to wait for the school holidays to read john larkin s, the pause. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john larkin books online. The pause was released in april 2015 and won the griffith university young adult book award at the 2015 queensland literary awards. Lee the shadow girl por john larkin disponible en rakuten kobo. Macquarie matters in print the shadow girl by alumnus. Sydneybased author john larkin was born in england but grew up in the western suburbs of sydney. The story is beautifully narrated and the occasional changes in narrator help complete the story and complete the background of the main character. Once again i am rendered speechless by a john larkin book. The shadow girl received the 2012 victorian premiers literary award for writing for young adults.
After her parents disappear, life with her aunt and uncle takes a sinister turn. Declan is a teen who, on the surface, seems to be welladjusted and living a wonderful life. John larkin is an educator with an international profile due to his practical application of educational technologies both in australia and overseas during the past two decades. She sleeps in rail yards, sand dunes and abandoned houses but tricks her way into a new school, where she pretends to have a family. Buy the shadow girl by john larkin, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Its quite a grim, dark, story, but the way this complex story is put together lifts it from the hopelessness that characterise similar tales. Jun 01, 2011 the shadow girl is a novel by australian writer, john larkin, that follows the story of a fourteen year old girl forced into homelessness due to her domestic situation at home. The pause by john larkin 9780857981707 boomerang books. You wont find many better blokes than multiaward winning aussie novelist john larkin, a feminist with a strong social conscience and a belief that people are inherently good. Writer and comedian john larkin was born in england but grew up in sydney. John has a ba in english literature and a ma in creative writing from macquarie university. Sep 23, 2011 john larkin has done a stunning job of bringing the shadow girls story to us, with all the dignity and richness that it deserves. Its the subject of a new book by john larkin inspired by a 14yearold homeless girl he met while giving a talk at a school. The shadow girl ebook por john larkin 9781742744483.
Her parents have disappeared, leaving her in the care and at the mercy of her uncle and aunt. The pacifists guide to selfflagellation book john larkin isbn. A very powerful story of a young, very bright, homeless girl. After the death of her parents, the shadow girl goes to live with her aunt and uncle. We start each day with a blank sheet of paper in front of us, and what we write on it is up to us. Oct 10, 2011 when her parents disappear shadow girl is forced to live with her uncle and aunt. John larkin spoke with passion and injected enthusiasm into every pore of every child. The shadow girl is the reason youll read through to the end and its her company youll miss when the book is over.
Thrilling, profound and blackly funny, the shadow girl is john larkins best and most important novel to date. He has, at various stages of his writing career, supported his habit by working as a supermarket trolley boy, shelfstacker, factory hand, forklift driver, professional soccer player and computer programmer. My characters and my words are dull compared to larkins masterpiece. The shadow girl by john larkin overdrive rakuten overdrive. References this article about a young adult novel of the 2010s is a stub. Sydneybased author and screenwriter, john larkin, was born in england but grew up in the western suburbs of sydney.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. John s books for young adults include his latest release the pause winner of the queensland literary awards griffith university young adult book award 2015, as well as shadow girl. Johns the shadow girl won the victorian premiers literary awards. He describes how his influence from childhood, growi. Jul 10, 2015 the pause by john larkin publisheryear. Mar 18, 2012 the shadow girl by john larkin is a fantastic book.
John larkin sydneybased author john larkin was born in england but grew up in the western suburbs of sydney. She tricks her way into a new school and pretends to have a loving family. Terrified that the authorities will believe her uncle. He entertained, amused and connected with the students, challenging. The shadow girl is a novel by australian writer, john larkin, that follows the story of a fourteen year old girl forced into homelessness due to her domestic situation at home. John larkin, author of the pause, answers ten terrifying. She was homeless and living on the citys trains, yet she was incredibly wellread, had a brilliant mind and was treated with great affection by. It has to be one of the best books i have ever read. John larkin has 37 books on goodreads with 4563 ratings. He has, at various stages of his writing career, supported his habit by working as a supermarket trolley boy, shelf. John larkin has done a stunning job of bringing the shadow girls story to us, with all the dignity and richness that it deserves. Sydney author john larkin was inspired to write the shadow girl after meeting a girl during an author talk at a school, and being vastly affected by her situation.
He has, at various stages of his writing career, supported his habit by working as a supermarket trolley boy, shelfstacker, factory hand, forklift. The shadow girl by john larkin penguin books australia. Terrified that the authorities will believe her uncle over her, she flees. Read the shadow girl by john larkin available from rakuten kobo. John larkin gets into the head of this troubled teenage girl so well that, as youre reading, you forget that an author ever went about the business of writing her. About background and career of john larkin med ba diped.
My characters and my words are dull compared to larkin s masterpiece. Review blog oct 31 2011 the shadow girl by john larkin. This youngadult novel really packs an emotional punch. Australian author john larkin shares his inspiration behind recent novels the shadow girl and the pause. Thrilling, profound and blackly funny, the shadow girl is john larkin s best and most important novel to date. But things take a sinister turn and she flees to the streets. The shadow girl by john larkin, 9781864718751, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It had me laughing so much my stomach hurt and i couldnt drink anything while reading for fear i would snort it out my nose.
John is the author of over 23 books for children teens and adults. John larkin, author of the pause, answers ten terrifying questions. My cousin and i made this trailer that we entered into larkin s competition to make his book trailer and we won. Oct 03, 2011 at school she meets the author she will call on years later.
The shadow girl is the dramatic story of a girl trying to escape her horrendous family situation. Young adult, contemporary, realistic fiction, romance format. Everyone needs to read this book if just to appreciate life. He has great mates, a loving family and a beautiful girlfriend. He is best known for the shadow girl and the pause, both published by penguin random house.
My cousin and i made this trailer that we entered into larkins competition to make his book trailer and we won. The shadow girl by john larkin is a fantastic book. Jul 16, 2015 australian author john larkin shares his inspiration behind recent novels the shadow girl and the pause. John larkin has created an unforgettable character who will take your breath away.
At school she meets the author she will call on years later. Inspired by true events, the shadow girl tells the story of an unnamed narrator who escapes the dangerous imploding world of her parents and wider family in order to. Jacqueline harvey, author of the alicemiranda series this is a brave story with dark subject matter but larkin manages to keep the enthralling plot moving with honest writing and by providing hope as the girl struggles not only to survive but to make something of her againsttheodds existence. Shadow girl by john larkin based on a true story, the shadow girl by john larking delves deep into the world of those who live on the streets and how they got there. Nov 07, 2019 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. From the cold and damp mining town in northern england where he was born. After her parents mysteriously disappear, life with her uncle and aunt takes a sinister turn. John s the shadow girl won the victorian premiers literary awards prize for writing for young adults 2012, and the pause won the queensland literary awards griffith university young adult book award 2015. Together they piece together the story of how she survived, who helped her, and the friend she wishes she could have saved. The shadow girl isbn 9781742744483 pdf epub john larkin. From author of the shadow girl, winner of the victorian. From author of the shadow girl, winner of the victorian premiers literary awards 2012 prize for writing for young adults, comes a breathtaking new novel that will make you reconsider the road youre traveling and the tracks youre leaving behind. The shadow girl and many more, find them here booktopia dymocks goodreads website i received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest.
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