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Deb Fitzpatrick

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Have you seen Ally Queen?

Have you seen Ally Queen? – 2011
ISBN: 9781921888489
ISBN: 9781921888700

Ally Queen is fifteen, flat-chested and totally trapped in a tiny coastal town where the killer pythons are stale and there are only three types of people: bogans, surfies and spinach-munching hippies. How could her parents have ever thought moving to Melros was a good idea?

With her best friend miles away, and deep-and-meaningfuls only as long a text message, it’s a bad time for Ally to be having a personality crisis. She’s torn between who she is and who she wants to be. No wonder she doesn’t have a boyfriend — unless you count the irritating guy on the school bus who seems to be keen on her.

But first impressions can be deceptive.

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A great modern romance for teen readers.

Sunday Times

Deb Fitzpatrick’s latest YA novel deals with […] self-identity, belonging and acceptance. A good, accessible read for young adults.

Bookseller + Publisher

Terrific read.

The Examiner

Fitzpatrick should be commended for a sensitive story about the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Australian

This is a great book for teenagers or the advanced younger reader.

Cairns Post

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When Tessa’s family accidentally hit a tawny frogmouth while driving through the bush at night, they feel terrible. But the tawny is alive and needs their help. Read more

About me

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Deb Fitzpatrick writes books for adventurous kids with big hearts. She lives in Fremantle, Western Australia, and loves encouraging young writers in her creative writing workshops. Deb has an MA (Creative Writing) from UWA. Read more

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