Unpronounceables

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'My name, Navkiranjhot Ahloowalia, means "the new light," and contains a legacy of love and spiritual depth that go back centuries. But there's being unique and then there's watching a teacher reconsider their profession when they're trying to pronounce your name.'

At school, Navy's often mistaken for her best friends, fellow unpronounceables. At home, Navy's loving parents believe she must move to a select-entry STEM high school to secure a bright future. In secret, Navy's nurturing a new, addictive passion for art history that changes the way she sees herself.

Set adrift after a misunderstanding with her besties, Navy struggles to balance her parents' expectations with her own dreams of the future, and must decide what she wants and who she truly is. Then there is Rishal, who is mentoring Navy for the all-important entry exam. But he's just a friend, right?

Perfectly pitched and in the spirit of a contemporary Looking for Alibrandi, The Unpronounceables shines a light on second-generation migrant families and is a glorious celebration of Indian-Australian culture - a delightful, upbeat and ultimately hopeful coming-of-age YA novel.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781761182549
Published: September 2026

Number of pages: 288
Width: 128 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: A&U Children's