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Laurinda
Paperback Edition: 1
Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its hidden centre of power is The Cabinet, a triangle of girls who wield power over their classmates - and some of their teachers. Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl
with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self. As she watches The Cabinet in action, and is courted by them - as she learns about power and repression - Lucy finds herself in a battle for her identity and integrity.
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Few genres are more enthralling than the school story. In Laurinda, the acclaimed Alice Pung tells an involving, original story that captures the drama and pain of school life today, as well as revealing much about the choices of young women..
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Pages : 336
Publisher : Black Inc.
Publication date : 2014-10-22
Subjects: Fiction, Non-fiction, Children's & Young Adult, Reference, Children's & Young Adult Fiction, Children's / Young Adult Reference, General Fiction (Children's / Young Adult), Personal & Social Issues: Truancy & School Problems (Children's / Young Adult)