Looking for Alibrandi author Melina Marchetta takes to literary crime

By Linda Morris
Updated October 12 2016 - 11:08am, first published October 6 2016 - 1:05pm
Melina Marchetta surprises readers with a switch to literary crime.  Photo: KIREN
Melina Marchetta surprises readers with a switch to literary crime. Photo: KIREN
Australian author Melina Marchetta's debut book, <i>Looking for Alibrandi</i>, was made into an award-winning Australian film. Photo: Supplied
Australian author Melina Marchetta's debut book, <i>Looking for Alibrandi</i>, was made into an award-winning Australian film. Photo: Supplied

There was a time when Melina Marchetta resented the success of her first novel, Looking for Alibrandi, a beloved Australian book for young adults.

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