The Minnow

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Pub Date 14 Apr 2015 | Archive Date 25 Mar 2015
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Winner of The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing, 2013.

Tom survived a devastating flood that claimed the lives of her sister and parents. Now she lives with Bill in his old shed by the lake. But it's time to move outTom is pregnant.

Diana Sweeney's young protagonist is tougher than we might expect. The Minnow shows us not only what Tom has lost. Equally important is what she has held onto, and the quiet but intense ways in which she thrives.

In her longing for what is lost, Tom talks to fish: Oscar the carp in the pet shop, little Sarah catfish who might be her sister, an unhelpful turtle in a tank at the maternity ward. And the Minnow.

Diana Sweeney is a university lecturer and fashion model. The Minnow is her first novel. She was born in Auckland, and now lives in New South Wales.

Winner of The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing, 2013.

Tom survived a devastating flood that claimed the lives of her sister and parents. Now she lives with Bill in his old shed by the...


Advance Praise

‘Quietly powerful and compelling. A tender, lyrical book about love, loss and starting over.’—Meg Rosoff, author of How I Live Now

‘A small and tender tale of fish and family. Gorgeously strange and wonderfully told.’—Glenda Millard, author of A Small Free Kiss in the Dark

‘Extraordinary, original, rich and surprising...Tom is an unforgettable character.’—Magpies

‘Sweeney gives Tom a believable voice: innocent, headstrong, anxious but determined ...this strong debut will resonate with young people and adults alike.’—Books + Publishing

‘A wonderful story of love, loss, becoming an adult, and learning to live.’—Books for a Delicate Eternity

‘A story full of deep meanings...An intriguing tale.’—Weekend Herald

‘Unusual but immensely readable...An unconventional story about resilience, friends, pregnancy and family. Verdict: Winner.’—Herald Sun

‘Quietly powerful and compelling. A tender, lyrical book about love, loss and starting over.’—Meg Rosoff, author of How I Live Now

‘A small and tender tale of fish and family. Gorgeously strange...


Marketing Plan

· Tom survived a devastating flood that claimed the lives of her family. Now she lives with Bill in his old shed by the lake. But Tom is pregnant, and Bill is not everything he seems.

· A powerful coming-of-age story about being true to yourself.

· Winner of the 2013 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing.

· The author of this stunning debut is a former fashion cover model.

· For readers 14 plus, with crossover appeal to adult readers.

· Bookstore co-op available.

· Tom survived a devastating flood that claimed the lives of her family. Now she lives with Bill in his old shed by the lake. But Tom is pregnant, and Bill is not everything he seems.

· A...


Available Editions

EDITION Mass Market Paperback
ISBN 9781922182012
PRICE $9.95 (USD)

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