Author(s): Adele Broadbent

NZ Teen Fiction | Teen Fiction

K’s first real try at breaking the rules proves to be a bit of disaster. The constant wondering what might have happened if only she had chosen differently. But then that disaster meant she met a boy, she learnt the truth, and she just might get to save a life – the life of a whale. Family secrets once again come to the fore in this new novel from Adele Broadbent, launched in support of Project Jonah. Themes of first love, pushing the boundaries of parental control, the consequences of small lies, and the mate-ships formed through Project Jonah.

Kathleen's review - So many things go wrong for this Kiwi teenager. There are complications, there are friendships that are and then aren't, there is guilt over a beloved aunt she was going to visit and forgot, and there are whales. This is terrific with its coastal NZ and its real-life issues. A great book for teens, and for parents of teens.