| The Story of Tom Brennan | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | J.C Burke |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Random House Australia |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Pages | 284 |
| ISBN | 9781741660920 |
The Story of Tom Brennan is a 2005 Australian young adult novel written by J.C Burke. It was named as book of the year for older readers by the Children's Book Council of Australia.[1] The character Tom Brennan is a 17-year-old boy with a passion for rugby and a love for his mates. However a turn of events caused by his brother Daniel change the Brennan family's life for ever. The story touches on many important teenage issues such as alcohol, relationships and fitting in. Due to this, this novel is often studied in Australian high schools.
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