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Nov 1, 2014 · Laurinda is Alice Pung's first fiction novel and features a teenage girl, Lucy Lam, who is awarded the inaugural 'Equal Access' scholarship to the exclusive Laurinda Ladies College. Lucy is the daughter of Chinese/Vietnamese 'boat' immigrants who live in a 'povvo' area of suburban Australia.
Feb 17, 2017 · Laurinda is a fast and easy read that is appropriate for readers of all ages. It is a powerful and important story, that shines a light on class distinctions, on subtle and not so subtle racism, and on the value of finding your own voice.
Nov 13, 2014 · But at Laurinda, which is meant to be more civilised, the girls have not had much exposure to different cultures, so they treat every brown and yellow person like a fascinating perpetual exchange student.
Funny, feisty and moving, Laurinda explores Lucy's struggle to stay true to herself as she finds her way in a new world of privilege and opportunity.
16 quotes from Laurinda: ‘I never tell them about our lives. You know why? It is not because I am ashamed. It is because some things are just good, too g...
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Oct 31, 2014 · ‘Laurinda’ is a stunning portrayal of the complex and many-layered life of young Vietnamese girl, struggling to come to terms with a culture that is often cruel and trivial, with hidden prejudices couched as righteousness, and with the tug-of-war between conformity and pretence versus authenticity and integrity.
- Alice Pung
Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its secret core is the Cabinet, a trio of girls who wield power over their classmates – and some of their teachers. Entering this world of...
Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its secret core is the Cabinet, a trio of girls who wield power over their classmates - and some of their teachers. Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self.
Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its secret core is the Cabinet, a trio of girls who wield power over their classmates - and some of their teachers. Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self.
- Alice Pung
