Teenage life in the media spotlight
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| Nicole Hayes looks at the media and politics through the eyes of the Premier's daughter in One True Thing. |
There’s YA realism and there’s YA realism. One True Thing
is definitely the latter: a great story with a relatable protagonist who draws
the reader into current, relevant and topical issues. Following Nicole Hayes's 2013 debut novel The Whole of My World, which examined
grief and the attitude of sports clubs and stars towards women; One True Thing – released earlier this month – tackles the media, its
treatment of women in politics, and the effect of negative coverage on families.
