The Good Parents

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The Good Parents
Author Joan London
Country Australia
Language English
Genre(s) Novel
Publisher Vintage Books
Publication date April 2008
Media type Print (paperback)
ISBN ISBN 1741667933
Followed by The Good Parents

The Good Parents is the second full-length novel written by Joan London. It was first published in 2008.

The book concerns an eighteen year old girl, Maya de Jong, who moves to Melbourne and becomes involved in a relationship with her boss. When Maya's parents come to Melbourne to stay with her, they find that Maya has disappeared[1]. London says of the role of parents with older children, "There's nothing much you can do, except wait and be there"[2].

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  • [1] The Age review
  • [2] Interview with the author concerning the novel
  • [3] Sydney Morning Herald book review


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