Choices

by Dianne Wolfer

Price $17.95

About the Book

‘Young adult fiction that manages to deal with a sensitive issue yet doesn’t thrust too much teenage anguish upon us … A story about change, agency and responsibility, with a pleasant mix of stylistic neatness and thematic uncertainty.’ — Sydney Morning Herald

‘This novel is written in a manner that is both honest and touching, as it does not attempt to give a fairy-tale ending and is extremely realistic.’ — Courier Mail

‘Wolfer paints both scenarios so convincingly that this book begs re-reading and discussion. For teenage boys and girls it should be compulsory reading.’ — The West Australian

‘… Dianne Wolfer has given honest, non-judgemental pictures ofthe consequences of two different courses of action.’ — Magpies

‘Wolfer writes with compassion and honesty, allowing the characters to tell their own story.’ — Reading Matters

Elisabeth’s hand trembled as she lifted the jar of warm liquid. She took a deep breath and poured it over the plastic tester. Then, the blue lines appeared. Elisabeth stared at the tester and knew that now she had to make a choice. Libby or Beth. Pregnant or not.

Elizabeth has to make the choice of her life. Seventeen and pregnant: does she sacrifice her dreams for a baby, or do something she’s not sure she can live with? Under pressure from her parents, she’s juggling a boyfriend she’s not sure she can trust, a best friend she keeps pushing away and her own indecision. Something’s got to give. It’s the hardest year she’s ever faced — what choice will she make?

Categories

Young Adult, Award Winning

Publication Year

2001

Edition

2nd

Publisher

Fremantle Press

Awards

Short listed, Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature, 2001
Short listed, West Australian Young Readers’ Award, 2002

ISBN13

978 1 921 361 562

HB/PB

Paperback

Format

B Format (192mm x 128mm)

Pages

240

Other Editions

Ebook

Teaching Notes

CHOICES TEACHING NOTES WEB.pdf

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