About Last Summer
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

About Last Summer

Written by Marina Magdalena

Part of the Antigone Kingsley series

Cousins clash as jealousy and identity struggles threaten to turn deadly.

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256 pages
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Antigone 'Tig' Kingsley thrives in her parent's theatre until financial woes bring her captivating cousin Amelie from Paris, stealing the spotlight and affection of everyone around. As Tig battles jealousy and identity crises, tensions rise. Will her desire for acceptance lead to dangerous choices? In this coming-of-age tale, Tig navigates the tumultuous world of teenage emotions, grappling with family dynamics and self-discovery. Can she find her true self amidst the chaos, or will her spiraling emotions lead to disastrous consequences? Join Tig on a journey of vulnerability, humor, and the highs and lows of growing up.

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Cousins by blood - enemies by choice! Living above her parent’s theatre has always given Antigone Kingsley (Tig) plenty of practice at being centre stage. But when the theatre faces financial crisis and the stage doors close, it is her alluring cousin Amelie, flown in from Paris, who grabs her family’s attention. As Tig grapples with her identity away from the limelight, she watches her cousin steal the affection of her family, friends, school - even her loyal social media following! When tension between the two teenagers grow, Tig finds herself at a crossroad. Will her need to be liked outweigh her raging jealousy towards her cousin? Or will spiralling emotions and burning desires lead to murderous consequences? Antigone Kingsley by author Marina Magdalena, is the first book in this coming-of-age series that makes the perfect companion for tweens and teenage girls going through the highs and lows of growing up. Filled with positive role models, healthy self-exploration, fruitful relationships, vulnerability and good humour, you’ll love journeying with Tig as she faces the social pressures, spiralling emotions, burning desires and grand disappointments of teenage life! Tig is your relatable, imperfect, clumsy, hot headed girl next door who learns to embrace who she is, solve problems and bring sparkle to the world. She’s your new BFF - meet Antigone ‘Tig’ Kingsley.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
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Publication
Published
April 21, 2023
First published
May 11, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781910674697

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