Where the Light Shines

Name: Where the Light Shines
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ISBN: 9781764366205

Anne Olle

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English

Beachcomber Books
06 December 2025

General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Sometimes We Find Light in The Most Unlikely Places

It's the late 1970's, in the small coastal town of Spray Point. At fifteen years old, Lily is an outsider and Spray Point Secondary College confirms that. School is an everyday hell, but something worse is about to happen.

Lily suffers a devastating loss. Her grandmother, Nini, moves in permanently. Paulo, a fellow student, shows her great kindness. Eventually, they become a band of four, including Mot and Alexa. With the constancy of Nini's love, Paulo's loyalty, new-found friends and the peace Lily finds in nature, Lily begins to build her confidence.

In her final year, life is looking good, until she suffers another shocking loss. Mot disappears, Alexa retreats, Paulo books his ticket and Lily questions whether she has the confidence to forge ahead with her life.

Where the Light Shines asks deep questions about how we find light in the darkest of times.

""Where the Light Shines is a moving meditation on the power and consolation of friendship between teenage misfits in a small seaside community."" -Dr Kate Ryan, Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University

""A riveting kaleidoscope of raging emotions...""-Liza Boston, Wolf Tide Films

""Lily's strength, vulnerability and grit make her a character you come to deeply care about.""- Julie Postance, author

Anne Olle is the author of Where the Light Shines, and Two Quid Kid. She completed her Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature at Deakin University in 2020. She has a deep empathy for young people and the struggles they endure. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

By: Anne Olle
Imprint: Beachcomber Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9781764366205
ISBN 10: 1764366204
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 06 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Olle is the author of Where the Light Shines, and Two Quid Kid. She completed her Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature at Deakin University in 2020. She has a deep empathy for young people and the struggles they endure. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

Reviews for Where the Light Shines

""A beautiful dive into the importance of family and friendship, set in a nostalgic coastal town that feels like a vivid memory. As you explore Lily's journey and the emotional challenges, you're reminded to cherish the time spent with those you love most."" - Jack Lewis, Treasury Analyst ""Anne writes so beautifully about place. We really come to care about this group of young people and their families.""- Rachel Power, author of Motherhood & Creativity: The Divided Heart ""Where the Light Shines is a moving meditation on the power and consolation of friendship between teenage misfits in a small seaside community. Anne Olle is a writer of great compassion and sensitivity, who hasn't forgotten the exquisite pain and joy of growing up."" - Dr Kate Ryan, Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University ""Where the Light Shines is an antidote to the polycrisis humanity is currently facing; for if it is not the search for meaning and belonging that will save the future of our species, with humour and good grace, then I do not know what will. A riveting kaleidoscope of raging emotions, this work speaks to you and it feels urgent right now."" - Liza Boston, Wolf Tide Films