Divine Clementine

by Hayley S-Kirk
6 comments 5 stars
 
Divine Clementine, Hayley S-Kirk

Sometimes being in the middle of nowhere can take you somewhere . . .A coming of-age-novel about family, depression, forgiveness and love.

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  • Paperback
    $18.95 RRP
    ISBN: 9781864718997
    Published: 01/05/2012
    Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
    Extent: 320 pages
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    ISBN: 9781742756349
    Published: 01/05/2012
    Imprint: RHA eBooks Child
    Extent: 400 pages
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I blow her a kiss. She catches it and puts it in her pocket for later like she always does.
And then it happens.
Why doesn't she look? Why doesn't the bus brake? Why is my body frozen?

When 16-and-a-half-year-old Clementine Footner witnesses the tragic death of her eccentric aunt Stella, she feels as though her world will never be the same again.

Clementine idolised her aunt, and their intimate bond was something she treasured deeply. But after finding and reading Stella's diaries, she learns about a very different woman - an unstable, erratic Stella. This Stella suffered from Bipolar . . . and the whole family knew about it.

Feeling betrayed and angry, with her life spiralling even further out of control, Clementine trudges through grief, despair, and the middle of nowhere to discover what truly matters.

'I love this book . . . It made me cry, but most importantly it made my spirits soar.' Jessica Rowe, beyondblue Ambassador

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    Chelsea 5 stars

    7 September 2012 at 5:00pm

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    I absolutely love this book. I cant wait until Hayley publishes another one. As I couldnt put it down and thought that the story was very moving and all the characters attidudes were very relevant. Oh and I LOVE Thom.

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    Kate McClere5 stars

    1 August 2012 at 4:59pm

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    Loved Divine Clementine! Hayley's writing is so fresh & spirited & full of soul. Such a rich personal struggle for Clementine and her family. It is so important that we continue to tell stories like these out loud for young people. I delighted in the languaging and really enjoyed getting to know and connect with Clem. Well done Hayley what a fabulous accomplishment. Thanks for sharing such an important and moving heartfelt story.

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    Esther 5 stars

    26 April 2012 at 11:24pm

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    OMG this book is un-put-down-able. You start reading it and you better have some serious time to finish it from start to end. Clementine made me laugh and cry and I truly felt her pain. Stella I just felt so sorry for, a life trapped in dark clouds. READ THIS BOOK it's so real and well written Clementine will be 'Alabrandi' for the new millennium! Congratulations Hayley

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    Pippy5 stars

    10 April 2012 at 9:11am

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    Fabulous read. Following Clementine's journey and discoveries kept me thinking of her beyond the final page. Beautifully written. Funny and real. Highly recommend.

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    Wayne (Wagga)5 stars

    7 April 2012 at 2:25pm

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    For a first time Author (novel), she has done a wonderful job in making the characters come to life and give the reader a better understanding of this silent illness Bi-polar. A winner.

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    Duffette0 stars

    4 April 2012 at 10:34pm

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    Amazing book, the characters are very real. One minute you can't stand Clementine then the next you are laughing with her!