Clare Strahan is a Melbourne-based author whose creative output spans fiction and poetry for readers of all ages. With a passion for Shakespeare and experience as a drama tutor, she brings a deep understanding of narrative and language to her work. Her style is often influenced by a fondness for traditional writing tools and an approach that evokes literary tradition. Strahan is also an active presence in the literary community, serving as an editor and curator.
At the end of the school year, fifteen-year-old high-achieving 'good girl' Vanessa Partridge re-invents herself and seeks out new life experiences as she asserts her independence. A wonderful and funny coming-of-age story set at the beach over the summer holidays.
At fifteen, Clover is finding the going tougher than she expected. Her life is close to being derailed on the rocky terrain of family, friendship, first love, acts of defiance and a planet on the brink of environmental disaster.