Beyond the Marks

di Nadeera Goonetilleke (Autore)

Nadeera Goonetilleke, 2026

Beyond the Marks Fifteen-year-old Nehara knows exactly what she wants: to do well in her O/L examinations and earn a place at university. But in a family where every rupee already has a purpose, asking for another tuition fee feels like asking for too much. Then she discovers Excel Academy. What begins as a desperate attempt to keep up with her classmates soon becomes something Nehara never expected. There is Sachini, her quick-witted best friend who is always ready with a plan. There are demanding lessons, unexpected tests, nervous students and plenty of laughter. And then there is Shehan Sir—the young Chemistry teacher who can turn a classroom upside down with a joke, catch a careless mistake in seconds, and somehow see far more in his students than their examination papers reveal. As the examination draws closer, Nehara learns that success isn't simply about knowing the right answers. It is about listening carefully, finding courage when confidence disappears, accepting help, and discovering what she is capable of when someone believes in her. But just when everything seems to be falling into place, life begins to change in ways Nehara never expected. Set during a tense and unforgettable examination season in Colombo, Beyond the Marks is a warm, engaging coming-of-age story about friendship, family sacrifice, an unforgettable teacher, and the surprising moments that stay with us long after the final bell. Because some of the most important lessons are never written on the examination paper.

• Autore: Nadeera Goonetilleke
• Editore: Nadeera Goonetilleke
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
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• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798235944305