Skin
Published on 2. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-76111-245-4 (ISBN)
Description
Public speaking phenom, Lexie, is on her
way to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reaching
nationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare
form of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar on
her face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself.
Her confidence has vanished, her
friendships are changing and the very thing she has always loved-public
speaking-now strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns into
an unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, are
challenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions for
winning the state Speech competition?
A relatable and easy read for teenagers and
young adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding out
that our worth is far more than just skin deep.
way to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reaching
nationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare
form of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar on
her face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself.
Her confidence has vanished, her
friendships are changing and the very thing she has always loved-public
speaking-now strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns into
an unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, are
challenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions for
winning the state Speech competition?
A relatable and easy read for teenagers and
young adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding out
that our worth is far more than just skin deep.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Wombat Books
Target group
Young adult
Reading Age: From 9 to 14 years, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Saddle-stitched
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-76111-245-4 (9781761112454)
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Deb Kelly is a
multi-award winning, internationally published author of picture books, junior
fiction, short stories and middle grade for children.
Her middle grade
novel The Thing about Oliver (Wombat
Books) was shortlisted in the younger readers category of the Children's Book
Council of Australia awards, shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia's Book
of the Year, and won the Australian Association of Family Therapists book of
the year award in the younger readers category. It was recently added to the
NSW school curriculum for Stage 3 students.
Her picture book Me and You (Penguin Viking) won Speech
Pathology Australia's Book of the Year award (3-5-year-olds) in 2017.
Many of Deborah's
books are included in Premier's Reading Challenge lists around Australia. She
frequently visits schools, libraries, and festival events to share her books
with children. She is also a Role Model for Books in Homes and reviews
children's books for Reading Time magazine.
multi-award winning, internationally published author of picture books, junior
fiction, short stories and middle grade for children.
Her middle grade
novel The Thing about Oliver (Wombat
Books) was shortlisted in the younger readers category of the Children's Book
Council of Australia awards, shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia's Book
of the Year, and won the Australian Association of Family Therapists book of
the year award in the younger readers category. It was recently added to the
NSW school curriculum for Stage 3 students.
Her picture book Me and You (Penguin Viking) won Speech
Pathology Australia's Book of the Year award (3-5-year-olds) in 2017.
Many of Deborah's
books are included in Premier's Reading Challenge lists around Australia. She
frequently visits schools, libraries, and festival events to share her books
with children. She is also a Role Model for Books in Homes and reviews
children's books for Reading Time magazine.