num_pages: 276
description: A funny, touching, revealing story written entirely in the form of letters, messages, postcards - and bizarre missives. Hilariously candid, shows that the roller coaster ride of being a teenager is every bit as fun as we remember--and every bit as harrowing.Life is pretty complicated for Elizabeth Clarry. Her best friend Celia keeps disappearing, her absent father suddenly reappears, and her communication with her mother consists entirely of wacky notes left on the fridge. On top of everything else, because her English teacher wants to rekindle the "Joy of the Envelope," a Complete and Utter Stranger knows more about Elizabeth than anyone else. But Elizabeth is on the verge of some major changes. She may lose her best friend, find a wonderful new friend, kiss the sexiest guy alive, and run in a marathon. So much can happen in the time it takes to write a letter… A #1 bestseller in Australia, this fabulous debut is a funny, touching, revealing story written entirely in the form of letters, messages, postcards - and bizarre missives from imaginary organizations like The Cold Hard Truth Association. Feeling Sorry for Celia captures, with rare acuity, female friendship and the bonding and parting that occurs as we grow. Jaclyn Moriarty's hilariously candid novel shows that the roller coaster ride of being a teenager is every bit as fun as we remember -- and every bit as harrowing.
language: English
title: Feeling Sorry for Celia
titlecomplete: Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield, #1)
characters: Christina Kratovac, Elizabeth Clarry, Celia Buckley, Albert Clarry, Mum, Jared Henderson, Derek Carmichael, Saxon Walker, Richard Clarry
genres: Realistic Fiction, Chick Lit, Australia, Coming Of Age, Young Adult, Teen, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary, Humor
ratings_count: 10613
places: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
series: Ashbury/Brookfield
awards: awardedAt: 978336000000
name: New South Wales Premier's Literary Award
category: Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin