Book details
Looking for Alibrandi
Description
During her senior year in a Catholic school in Sydney, Australia, seventeen-year-old Josie meets and must contend with the father she has never known.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
256 pages
Why to read
- Cultural Insight: 'Looking for Alibrandi' offers a deep dive into the life of an Australian-Italian teenager, providing readers with a rich understanding of multicultural identity and the complexities of growing up between two cultures.
- Coming-of-Age Story: The novel is a quintessential coming-of-age story that explores themes of adolescence, self-discovery, and the transition to adulthood, making it relatable to readers who are navigating their own journey of personal growth.
- Strong Character Development: Through the character of Josephine Alibrandi, author Melina Marchetta crafts a compelling and dynamic protagonist whose struggles, triumphs, and personal evolution are both engaging and inspiring.
- Social and Historical Context: Set in the 1990s, the book touches on social issues such as class, race, and immigration, as well as historical events that have shaped the lives of the characters, offering readers a window into the past and its impact on the present.