Ruby Tuesday
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It’s not because Bel’s mother was murdered.
It’s not because her father is a politician.
Bel writes to a Death Row prisoner as an easy way out of an assignment . . . but now he’s written back.
Bel finds herself falling for the boy with ragged hair, shackles and a terrible past. But is she setting herself up for more loss?
And will loving him mean losing the people who mean the most to her at home?
Longlisted for the 2019, Sisters in Crime Davitt Award, best young adult crime novel
A 2019 CBCA Notable book, Older Readers Shortlisted for the Vogel Prize
Lawrence’s characters give the book power and urgency.
WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN
This is an impressive debut novel, a real coming of age story. Lawrence has created authentic, likeable characters who engage the reader, and drive the book.
MAGPIES MAGAZINE
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