Guitar Highway Rose

Marc Notes: First published in Australia by Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd.; Two fifteen-year-olds, Rosie and Asher, upset over the various unhappy circumstances of their lives in the Australian city of Perth, decide to run away. Brief Description: Told in interchanging voices, this heartfelt novel explores the emotional roller coaster of adolescence, and the heartaches and great joy that arise from taking chances as it follows 15-year-old Rosie, who runs away with Asher, the new boy from school. Review Quotes: " Lowry' s Australian lingo, lyrical descriptions, likeable characters, and creative format are sure to be an instant hit with teens." - "Kirkus" " This Australian import has a delightful tranquility that persists all the way to a realistic, satisfying ending. An unassuming, charming book." - "Booklist" " Lowry describes Australian land- and seascape in colorful detail. Her prose is crisply observant in some places, stream-of-consciousness in others, and full of British/Aussie humor and one-liners. This is a romantic, entertaining, and thoughtful novel." - "School Library Journal" " [An] artfully constructed novel... readers will likely be captivated by Lowry' s playful narrative style, and they will easily empathize with most of the characters, from the free-spirited protagonists to the parents who worry over them." - "Publishers Weekly" " A quirky kaleidoscope of skilled writing... [a] special book." - "Voya"Biographical Note: Brigid Lowry is the author of award-winning poetry, short stories, and young adult novels. She is well-known in Australia, where "Guitar Highway Rose" was a runaway success with young readers and a finalist for or winner of numerous prestigious awards. She spent much of her life in Australia but now lives in New Zealand, where she was born and raised. Review Quotes: "Lowry's Australian lingo, lyrical descriptions, likeable characters, and creative format are sure to be an instant hit with teens." -"Kirkus" "This Australian import has a delightful tranquility that persists all the way to a realistic, satisfying ending. An unassuming, charming book." -"Booklist" "Lowry describes Australian land- and seascape in colorful detail. Her prose is crisply observant in some places, stream-of-consciousness in others, and full of British/Aussie humor and one-liners. This is a romantic, entertaining, and thoughtful novel." -"School Library Journal" "[An] artfully constructed novel readers will likely be captivated by Lowry's playful narrative style, and they will easily empathize with most of the characters, from the free-spirited protagonists to the parents who worry over them." -"Publishers Weekly" "A quirky kaleidoscope of skilled writing [a] special book." -"Voya "" Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/06/2006 pg. 72 (EAN 9780312342968, Paperback) Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 65 (EAN 9780312342968, Paperback) Kliatt 09/01/2005 pg. 20 (EAN 9780312342968, Paperback) Kliatt 07/01/2006 pg. 20 (EAN 9780312342968, Paperback) Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1051 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 11/15/2003 pg. 1361 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 12/15/2003 pg. 74 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 156 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2005 pg. 662 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2004 pg. 48 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 111 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 111 (EAN 9780823417902, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Lowry, Brigid Brigid Lowry was born in New Zealand. She now lives there, having spent some time in Australia. In previous incarnations she has been a flower child, a waitress and a school teacher. Brigid has published short stories and poetry as well as adult and young adult fiction.