Tearing Myself Together

Author:   Anna Whateley
Publisher:   A&U Children's
ISBN:  

9781760526764


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   28 April 2026
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Tearing Myself Together


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It's Year Twelve exam time, and Hilzy has a lot on her plate. She's just lost her job, she and her sister Max are struggling to make ends meet, and her childhood best friend Imogen recently dobbed them in to child services. The friendship is over. There's a new spark of joy when Hilzy grows closer to Dawn, the hippy girl who's had a crush on her for ages. But when Hilzy ends up in hospital with a busted knee, it's only Imogen who understands what it's really like living with an invisible disability. Things are falling apart, but maybe it's not all on Hilzy to put them back together again. A smart, funny and profound exploration of the messiness of love, friendship and bodies from the author of Peta Lyre's Rating Normal. 'Gripping, emotionally resonant, and really, really beautiful.' - Kay Kerr, author of Please Don't Hug Me '... deeply moving and life-affirming.' - Books & Publishing Perfect for: - Readers seeking authentic, contemporary teen experiences - Lovers of coming-of-age and found-family stories - Empathetic depiction of disability and neurodivergence

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Author:   Anna Whateley
Publisher:   A&U Children's
Imprint:   A&U Children
Weight:   0.224kg
ISBN:  

9781760526764


ISBN 10:   1760526762
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   28 April 2026
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 18 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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'A celebration of those who do not always have their stories told, shining a light on neurodivergent and chronically ill young people. I found it gripping, emotionally resonant, and really, really beautiful.' Kay Kerr, author of Please Don't Hug Me


Author Information

Anna lives in Meanjin on Turrbul and Yuggera land. She has always worked in literature and education and holds a PhD in young adult fiction. As an author, Anna writes young adult fiction and has contributed to multiple anthologies on disability and autism.

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