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Melina Marchetta

Melina Marchetta lives in Sydney, Australia, where she is a teacher. She is the author of Looking for Alibrandi, which received numerous awards and was released as a major Australian film and Saving Francesca.
Looking for Alibrandi
Saving Francesca

Books

Looking for Alibrandi
Saving Francesca

Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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