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Balancing Act

By: Wendy Graham

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Paperback | 1 June 2008 | Edition Number 1

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Fourteen year old Josie doesn't fit in and thinks of herself as a loser.

She is suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and her psychological problems alienate her from her school peers. She lives with her older, glamorous sister, Skye, and their dad, who is a ladies hairdresser. Mum has remarried and lives on a houseboat.

During visits to the city to see her therapist, Josie becomes besotted with a city busker. She fantasises about him and builds a dream, travelling into town to watch his performances at every opportunity.

Josie's life begins to intertwine with that of Macka, another school outcast due to his profound stutter. While Josie is besotted with the busker, Macka is besotted with Josie.

The two soon find their lives are following similar paths, which causes a series of misunderstandings and missed opportunities, but also helps each develop a sense of self worth.

About the Author

Wendy Graham is a full-time writer of trade and educational books for children and young adults, and holds a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing. Her published works include the young adult novel Summer s Story, published in 2004, and junior novels Robbie Robinson and the Last Crayfish (2004), and Monkey s Wedding (2000). Wendy is also prolific in the educational market, having had some thirty books for children published. Wendy lives in Ringwood, Victoria.

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