
This young adult novel by Melina Marchetta, a companion to her acclaimed 'Saving Francesca,' delves into the life of Thomas Mackee five years later. Thomas is struggling deeply with grief and has dropped out of school, feeling lost and in need of direction. The story explores themes of family bonds, friendship, identity, and resilience as Thomas attempts to rebuild his life and find his purpose. Set in Australia, it offers a poignant and realistic portrayal of a young man's journey through loss and self-discovery.
Award-winning author Marchetta reopens the story of the group of friends from her acclaimed novel "Saving Francesca"--but five years have passed, and now it's Thomas Mackee who needs saving.