Golden

‘A deeply moving tribute to the power of friendships and sibling relationships. Heartbreaking and heart healing—and it’s funny, too. What a gem of a book!’ * Miranda Luby *
‘A charming book about friendship, first love, and reclaiming happiness after a devastating trauma…Eddie’s PTSD is handled with sensitivity and integrity, and Golden never feels overwhelmed by its heavier themes. Timms’s depiction of a large teen social circle is authentic and joyous; she vividly brings each member of the group to life with nuance, humour and energy.’ * Books+Publishing *
‘An exceptional glimpse into how one family grapples with grief and change.’ * Book Muse *
‘Golden is exactly what we need in Australian young adult fiction right now—it is authentic, readable, relatable and dark without being depressing.’ * Karys McEwen, author of The Paperbark Tree Committee *
‘Funny and revealing…Written with optimism and feeling, Jade Timms’ debut is worthy of being shortlisted for the Text Prize.’ * BookPeople *
‘Golden was shortlisted for the Text Prize, and this is not surprising once you have read this heart-warming novel. Highly recommended.’ * Magpies *
‘A book full of colour and beauty…Not to be missed!’ * Kids’ Book Review *
‘Sad, funny and real, this page-turner is uplifting, and the hopeful conclusion is very satisfying…It has all the ingredients.’ * Good Reading *
‘A heartfelt, emotionally rich young adult story full of hope, recovery, and the sweet power of letting yourself be loved.’ * Yellow Shelf *
‘[Golden] glows with heart and humour…A tender, affirming read…about love, art, and letting colour back into your life.’ * CBCA Reading Time *
‘The text is well written, and the language is accessible for a teen audience’ * SA English Teachers Association *

Jade Timms lives in a small town on the southern New South Wales coast. Golden, her debut novel, was shortlisted for the Text Prize.

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