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“What starts as a simple story of girl meets boy on A level results day transforms into a fascinating exploration of ethnic heritage and where we come from. Told from multiple different perspectives, but focussing on Lucie’s quest for identity and knowledge of her unknown father, the story unfolds in messages, debates and secrets that come to light. From Norwich via a family history originating in Pakistan, the reader learns about the threads that bind the two main characters together, told in a straightforward and informative prose style. An engaging and gripping novel for young adults.”

— Shortlisted for the 2024 East Anglian Book Awards

Looking for Lucie

Written by Amanda Addison
Published by Neem Tree Press

Looking for Lucie is a contemporary YA novel that explores identity, self-discovery, and newfound friendship as an 18-year-old girl sets out to uncover her ethnic heritage and family history.

“Where are you really from?”

It’s a question every brown girl in a white-washed town is familiar with, and one that Lucie has never been able to answer. All she knows is that her mother is white, she’s never met her father, and she looks nothing like the rest of her family. She can’t even talk about it because everyone says it shouldn’t matter!

Well, it matters to Lucie and—with her new friend Nav, who knows exactly who he is—she’s determined to find some answers.

What do you do when you question your entire existence?

You do a DNA test.

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Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Paperback
Young Adult, Age 12 or older

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Setting: England

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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