One Long Thread

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, almost reading it in one sitting. [One Long Thread] is highly recommended for young teens and older looking for a reflective, character-driven story.’ Kids Book Review Online

‘One Long Thread is a beautifully written story about a girl, her family and her first love. I found it very bittersweet and it's a story that will definitely stick with me. I would recommend this to all contemporary YA fans and I am really keen to read more of Belinda's work.’ VeganYANerds Blog


‘This was my first Belinda Jeffrey novel and I am already looking for further books book by this Australian author.’ Reading Upside Down Blog

‘Jeffrey creates strong characters. Ruby is every teenager longing for true love. Only the most cynical reader will be able to avoid shedding a tear.’ ‘One Long Thread is an exceptionally well crafted and graceful novel, and worthwhile story for middle to upper teenage girls.’ Magpies

‘A sublime novel. Every teenager will identify with the way Ruby feels and deals with her loneliness, isolation and awkwardness.’ Readalert – State Library of Victoria

‘An interesting and textured novel. If you like Sue Lawson, and even most fans of Melina Marchetta should enjoy this.’ Perth YA Fans Unite blog

‘One Long Thread is a memorable and compelling novel which should not be missed.’ Courier-Mail

‘A memorable and compelling novel.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Jeffrey stitches together the stories of three generations of women in a character-driven, well-written tale.’ Sun-Herald

‘A beautifully-written work of Australian fiction for young adults.’ Bookity Boo Blog

‘This is a moving story for teenagers.’ Reading Time