Trouble by Non Pratt (Walker Books)
PB
RRP $16.95
ISBN
978140634769
Reviewed
by Anastasia Gonis
Fifteen
year old Hannah is pregnant. Although she’s been giving it away, she’s always
been careful – except that once. She knows who the father is, but pretends not
to.
Her
best friend Katie moves away from her into the popular crowd of nasties when
Hannah needs her the most. Her parents are freaking out because she’s decided
to keep the baby. Gran is the only one on her side.
Aaron
is the new history teacher’s son. He’s moved schools again, and everyone thinks
it’s because he’s gay. Nothing could be further from the truth. He’s an
observer; quiet and contemplative, and carries the weight of guilt for
something undisclosed until further along in the story. But he is different,
and Hannah shows an interest. He
offers to be known as the father of Hannah’s baby and she accepts. But Aaron
becomes more to her than a default father for her baby.
This
well structured and beautifully written first novel addresses adolescent
sexuality and behaviour. It covers themes of fitting in by becoming someone you
are not, friendship, family unity and love.
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