Description
Cousins by blood - enemies by choice! Living above her parent's theatre has always given Antigone Kingsley (Tig) plenty of practice at being centre stage. But when the theatre faces financial crisis and the stage doors close, it is her alluring cousin Amelie, flown in from Paris, who grabs her family's attention. As Tig grapples with her identity away from the limelight, she watches her cousin steal the affection of her family, friends, school - even her loyal social media following! When tension between the two teenagers grow, Tig finds herself at a crossroad. Will her need to be liked outweigh her raging jealousy towards her cousin? Or will spiralling emotions and burning desires lead to murderous consequences? Antigone Kingsley by author Marina Magdalena, is the first book in this coming-of-age series that makes the perfect companion for tweens and teenage girls going through the highs and lows of growing up. Filled with positive role models, healthy self-exploration, fruitful relationships, vulnerability and good humour, you'll love journeying with Tig as she faces the social pressures, spiralling emotions, burning desires and grand disappointments of teenage life! Tig is your relatable, imperfect, clumsy, hot headed girl next door who learns to embrace who she is, solve problems and bring sparkle to the world. She's your new BFF - meet Antigone 'Tig' Kingsley.
The first book in the heart-warming and hilarious Antigone Kingsley series - a perfect coming-of-age companion for girls aged 10 plus going through the highs and lows of growing up.
About the Author
Marina Magdalena is wife to Dominic, Mum to Lilia and Reuben, and the creator of Imaginarium TV. https://www.imaginarium.tv/academy As a busy home educating Mum, she works with Imaginarium students between the ages of 5-25, who live anywhere in the world and share a passion for film and TV. In this Film and TV academy, Marina teaches screen writing, screen acting and film making. She loves to create stories and has written and directed many plays that have toured in theatres, schools, prisons and military bases. Marina is an active provider to the homeschool communities in the UK, USA, Canada and parts of Europe, appears on TBN's Mum Show and is the resident 'ask mum; running a weekly slot on United Christian Broadcasters.
Reviews
'Marina Magdalena has crafted an intriguing story that explores the ranging emotions of teen-hood with the pressures teenagers feel in this world. She has a great understanding of the teenage mind and emotions, and expresses them in a heart-wrenching story that is beautifully crafted. About Last Summer is a brilliant book that will open conversations between parents and kids in a wonderfully healing way.' -- Becs Millington, radio presenter at UCB
'In her debut novel, Marina Magdalena takes young readers on an exciting, laugh-out-loud journey - with enough dark twists and drama to keep them fully engaged to the very end. About Last Summer introduces us to the inner world of young teen Antigone Kingsley. She is both complex and relatable, and demonstrates many aspects of what it means to be human. It is a heart-warming but hilarious story of redemption, and a lesson in feeling the fear and doing it anyway. With unlikely heroes and gripping cliff-hangers, this book certainly leaves the reader wanting to see what's next for Antigone and her friends.' -- Emma-Jayne Browne, play therapist and psychotherapist
'A story skilfully told, written with warmth and heart, Antigone Kingsley: About Last Summer explores the tumultuous world of a teenager struggling to recognise her own self-worth. It's a story of friendship, jealousy, tragedy, forgiveness and redemption, set against the evocative backdrop of a struggling theatre. Marina Magdalena captures the voice of a young teen perfectly, taking us on a roller coaster of emotion. This book is a page-turner that tackles timeless themes with a fresh, contemporary voice. It had me gripped until the last page.' -- Daniel Ingram-Brown, author
'About Last Summer encompasses family life, catastrophes and the pain of teenage years through perceptive writing, born from a deep understanding of teen emotions and behaviour. It is insightful and beautifully written by one who truly understands the teenage journey and all the emotions along the way. I was drawn in to Tig's mind and felt her confusion, disappointment and anger . . . and ultimately her decision to take responsibility for her actions. I cared deeply for her, even as she raged against her situation and made mistakes - then I rejoiced as she reflected, understood and matured.This engaging first novel reflects the complications of family life, the shock reactions to sudden change, and the challenges of navigating a confusing and complicated world. It has an underlying wisdom that will resonate with those reading it, whatever their age.' -- Kay Benbow, children's media specialist
Book Information
ISBN 9781910674697
Author Marina Magdalena
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Marylebone House
Publisher SPCK Publishing
The first book in the heart-warming and hilarious Antigone Kingsley series - a perfect coming-of-age companion for girls aged 10 plus going through the highs and lows of growing up.
About the Author
Marina Magdalena is wife to Dominic, Mum to Lilia and Reuben, and the creator of Imaginarium TV. https://www.imaginarium.tv/academy As a busy home educating Mum, she works with Imaginarium students between the ages of 5-25, who live anywhere in the world and share a passion for film and TV. In this Film and TV academy, Marina teaches screen writing, screen acting and film making. She loves to create stories and has written and directed many plays that have toured in theatres, schools, prisons and military bases. Marina is an active provider to the homeschool communities in the UK, USA, Canada and parts of Europe, appears on TBN's Mum Show and is the resident 'ask mum; running a weekly slot on United Christian Broadcasters.
Reviews
'Marina Magdalena has crafted an intriguing story that explores the ranging emotions of teen-hood with the pressures teenagers feel in this world. She has a great understanding of the teenage mind and emotions, and expresses them in a heart-wrenching story that is beautifully crafted. About Last Summer is a brilliant book that will open conversations between parents and kids in a wonderfully healing way.' -- Becs Millington, radio presenter at UCB
'In her debut novel, Marina Magdalena takes young readers on an exciting, laugh-out-loud journey - with enough dark twists and drama to keep them fully engaged to the very end. About Last Summer introduces us to the inner world of young teen Antigone Kingsley. She is both complex and relatable, and demonstrates many aspects of what it means to be human. It is a heart-warming but hilarious story of redemption, and a lesson in feeling the fear and doing it anyway. With unlikely heroes and gripping cliff-hangers, this book certainly leaves the reader wanting to see what's next for Antigone and her friends.' -- Emma-Jayne Browne, play therapist and psychotherapist
'A story skilfully told, written with warmth and heart, Antigone Kingsley: About Last Summer explores the tumultuous world of a teenager struggling to recognise her own self-worth. It's a story of friendship, jealousy, tragedy, forgiveness and redemption, set against the evocative backdrop of a struggling theatre. Marina Magdalena captures the voice of a young teen perfectly, taking us on a roller coaster of emotion. This book is a page-turner that tackles timeless themes with a fresh, contemporary voice. It had me gripped until the last page.' -- Daniel Ingram-Brown, author
'About Last Summer encompasses family life, catastrophes and the pain of teenage years through perceptive writing, born from a deep understanding of teen emotions and behaviour. It is insightful and beautifully written by one who truly understands the teenage journey and all the emotions along the way. I was drawn in to Tig's mind and felt her confusion, disappointment and anger . . . and ultimately her decision to take responsibility for her actions. I cared deeply for her, even as she raged against her situation and made mistakes - then I rejoiced as she reflected, understood and matured.This engaging first novel reflects the complications of family life, the shock reactions to sudden change, and the challenges of navigating a confusing and complicated world. It has an underlying wisdom that will resonate with those reading it, whatever their age.' -- Kay Benbow, children's media specialist
Book Information
ISBN 9781910674697
Author Marina Magdalena
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Marylebone House
Publisher SPCK Publishing
