Head of the River Contributor(s): Harry, Pip (Author) |
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ISBN: 070225326X ISBN-13: 9780702253263 Publisher: University of Queensland Pr (Australia) OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.1" W x 7.7" (0.70 lbs) 304 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 'Flows fast and deep and occasionally treacherous. I loved it.' Simmone Howell, author of Everything Beautiful and Girl Defective It's the most elite school sporting event in the country. Nine rowers, 2000 gruelling metres and one chance for glory in the ultimate team sport. Sit forward ... ROW. Tall, gifted and the offspring of Olympians, superstar siblings Leni and Cristian Popescu are set to row Harley Grammar to victory in the Head of the River race. With six months until the big day, the twins can't lose. Or can they? When Cristian is seduced by performance-enhancing drugs, and Leni is suffocated with self-doubt, their bright futures start to fade. Juggling family, high expectations, study, break-ups, new relationships and wild parties, the pressure builds. As the final moments tick by, who will make it to the start line? And who will plummet from grace? |