{"title":"Jane St. Anthony","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Jane St. Anthony, a celebrated author known for her engaging and heartfelt young adult novels. Specialising in coming-of-age stories, her books artfully capture the trials and triumphs of adolescence with warmth and authenticity. A highlight of her collection is \u003cem\u003eWhatever Normal Is\u003c\/em\u003e, a relatable exploration of identity and self-discovery that resonates deeply with young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane St. Anthony's writing is characterised by its ability to immerse readers in the life of her characters, offering a genuine portrayal of teenage experiences. Her narratives often touch upon themes of friendship, family, and the quest for self-understanding, making them not only enjoyable but also meaningful. As you explore Jane's works, you'll find an author who doesn't shy away from the complexities of growing up, presenting them with empathy and sincerity. Discover Jane St. Anthony's compelling novels and embark on a journey through the transformative world of youth. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whatever-normal-is-by-jane-st-anthony-9781517906771","title":"Whatever Normal Is","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter three years of high school, Margaret still isn't any closer to what she wants: to sing and dance on Broadway, to be a model like Twiggy, to be madly in love with someone other than Paul McCartney. It's not much to ask, but with her friends Grace and Isabelle, she's willing to adjust her goals for the summer to a job, a car, and a boyfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Grace gets a job downtown at the Emerald Cafe, where Teddy, a dreamy college kid, tends the meat buffet, it looks like she, at least, is almost halfway there—until Teddy asks for Margaret's phone number. As the old friends, with adulthood looming, navigate the newly confusing territory of love and sexuality and identity, everything they thought they knew is suddenly, frighteningly thrown into question—and they discover that between the dream of stardom and the certainty of housekeeping there's a vast unsuspected world of peril and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane St. Anthony keenly captures the essence of coming of age: that irreversible moment of discovery that the world is much greater and deeper than you have imagined—and that other people's lives are as big as your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jane O'Reilly, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Goldenrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016609874156,"sku":"9781517906771","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11832593482728.jpg?v=1763604338"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jane-st-anthony.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}