Author:
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1760146773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories! A collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia’s sportiest children’s authors, including: Michael Wagner (Why I Love Footy and Maxx Rumble series) Tony Wilson (The Selwood Boys series) Nicole Hayes (Footy Girl's Guide to the Stars Of 2017 and The Whole of My World) Adrian Beck (Kick it to Nick series with Shane Crawford) Michael Panckridge (Big Bash League series) Sherryl Clark (Ellyse Perry series) Patrick Loughlin (Billy Slater, Glenn Maxwell and Football High series) Meredith Costain (Dance Academy series) Shivaun Plozza (Frankie and Tin Heart) David Lawrence (Fox Swift and Ball Stars series) George Ivanoff (You Choose series)
Speccy-tacular Footy Stories
Author:
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1760146773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories! A collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia’s sportiest children’s authors, including: Michael Wagner (Why I Love Footy and Maxx Rumble series) Tony Wilson (The Selwood Boys series) Nicole Hayes (Footy Girl's Guide to the Stars Of 2017 and The Whole of My World) Adrian Beck (Kick it to Nick series with Shane Crawford) Michael Panckridge (Big Bash League series) Sherryl Clark (Ellyse Perry series) Patrick Loughlin (Billy Slater, Glenn Maxwell and Football High series) Meredith Costain (Dance Academy series) Shivaun Plozza (Frankie and Tin Heart) David Lawrence (Fox Swift and Ball Stars series) George Ivanoff (You Choose series)
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1760146773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Lace up your boots, pull on your guernsey and get ready to hit the field running with these Brownlow-worthy AFL short stories! A collection of AFL-themed short stories written by some of Australia’s sportiest children’s authors, including: Michael Wagner (Why I Love Footy and Maxx Rumble series) Tony Wilson (The Selwood Boys series) Nicole Hayes (Footy Girl's Guide to the Stars Of 2017 and The Whole of My World) Adrian Beck (Kick it to Nick series with Shane Crawford) Michael Panckridge (Big Bash League series) Sherryl Clark (Ellyse Perry series) Patrick Loughlin (Billy Slater, Glenn Maxwell and Football High series) Meredith Costain (Dance Academy series) Shivaun Plozza (Frankie and Tin Heart) David Lawrence (Fox Swift and Ball Stars series) George Ivanoff (You Choose series)
Why I Love Footy
Author: Michael Wagner
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1743483716
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
There are a bazillion reasons to love footy! These are just my biggest ones. There's the big tackles and amazing marks. There's wearing the scarf and singing the song. But whether your team wins or loses, from the opening bounce to the final siren, the very best thing about footy is that we do it together.
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1743483716
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
There are a bazillion reasons to love footy! These are just my biggest ones. There's the big tackles and amazing marks. There's wearing the scarf and singing the song. But whether your team wins or loses, from the opening bounce to the final siren, the very best thing about footy is that we do it together.
Frankie
Author: Shivaun Plozza
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250143012
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Shivaun Plozza’s debut novel, Frankie, is a genre-hopping, darkly funny novel about searching for the truth, finding yourself, and falling in love Frankie Vega is angry. Just ask the guy whose nose she broke. Or the cop investigating the burglary she witnessed, or her cheating ex-boyfriend, or her aunt who's tired of giving second chances. When a kid shows up claiming to be Frankie's half brother, it opens the door to a past she doesn't want to remember. And when that kid goes missing, the only person willing to help is a boy with stupidly blue eyes, a criminal record, and secrets of his own. Frankie's search for the truth could change her life, or cost her everything. “Frankie's a great, gutsy character, full of heart.” —Printz Award winner Melina Marchetta, author of The Jellicoe Road and Saving Francesca
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250143012
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Shivaun Plozza’s debut novel, Frankie, is a genre-hopping, darkly funny novel about searching for the truth, finding yourself, and falling in love Frankie Vega is angry. Just ask the guy whose nose she broke. Or the cop investigating the burglary she witnessed, or her cheating ex-boyfriend, or her aunt who's tired of giving second chances. When a kid shows up claiming to be Frankie's half brother, it opens the door to a past she doesn't want to remember. And when that kid goes missing, the only person willing to help is a boy with stupidly blue eyes, a criminal record, and secrets of his own. Frankie's search for the truth could change her life, or cost her everything. “Frankie's a great, gutsy character, full of heart.” —Printz Award winner Melina Marchetta, author of The Jellicoe Road and Saving Francesca
The Boy, the Wolf, and the Stars
Author: Shivaun Plozza
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 0358243890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Abandoned as a baby in a forest to be eaten by Shadow Creatures, twelve-year-old Bo and his pet fox embark on a quest to return the wish-granting Stars to the Ulvian sky before the Shadow Witch can steal the star magic.
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 0358243890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Abandoned as a baby in a forest to be eaten by Shadow Creatures, twelve-year-old Bo and his pet fox embark on a quest to return the wish-granting Stars to the Ulvian sky before the Shadow Witch can steal the star magic.
The Missing Cup
Author: Nicole Hayes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760509828
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Little Legends are back in an extra-time, extra-fun adventure to celebrate Australia Reads! Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules. When the Falcons win a prestigious lightning footy tournament, they receive a cup to commemorate the occasion. The tournament is in its 100th year, and the special cup is set to be displayed at the MCG sports museum. The Falcons are invited to the grand unveiling, but as the curtain drops, the cup is missing! It's up to Ellie, Oz and Sanjay to figure out where it went ... and discover what other secrets the mighty MCG holds. Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons and Weirdo, Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It's packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760509828
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Little Legends are back in an extra-time, extra-fun adventure to celebrate Australia Reads! Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules. When the Falcons win a prestigious lightning footy tournament, they receive a cup to commemorate the occasion. The tournament is in its 100th year, and the special cup is set to be displayed at the MCG sports museum. The Falcons are invited to the grand unveiling, but as the curtain drops, the cup is missing! It's up to Ellie, Oz and Sanjay to figure out where it went ... and discover what other secrets the mighty MCG holds. Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons and Weirdo, Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It's packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!
Tin Heart
Author: Shivaun Plozza
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250312779
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Bestselling author of All the Bright Places Jennifer Niven calls emerging talent Shivaun Plozza’s charming and romantic second YA novel, Tin Heart, “from cover to cover swoon-worthy, moving, deep, and funny”! When Marlowe gets a heart transplant and a second chance at life, all she wants to do is to thank her donor’s family. Maybe then she can move on. Maybe then she’ll discover who she is if she’s no longer The Dying Girl. But with a little brother who dresses like every day is Halloween, a vegan warrior for a mother, and an all-out war with the hot butcher’s apprentice next door, Marlowe’s life is already pretty complicated. And her second chance is about to take an unexpected turn...
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250312779
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Bestselling author of All the Bright Places Jennifer Niven calls emerging talent Shivaun Plozza’s charming and romantic second YA novel, Tin Heart, “from cover to cover swoon-worthy, moving, deep, and funny”! When Marlowe gets a heart transplant and a second chance at life, all she wants to do is to thank her donor’s family. Maybe then she can move on. Maybe then she’ll discover who she is if she’s no longer The Dying Girl. But with a little brother who dresses like every day is Halloween, a vegan warrior for a mother, and an all-out war with the hot butcher’s apprentice next door, Marlowe’s life is already pretty complicated. And her second chance is about to take an unexpected turn...
The Champion Charlies 1: The Mix-Up
Author: Adrian Beck
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143791257
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Charles was the best player in the boys’ football team. Charlotte was the best player in the girls’ side. But this season they’re both playing in the same mixed team. Is there room for two Champion Charlies on one side? And can they get past their rivalry to help form the greatest football team Jindaberg Primary has ever seen? With prankster teammates, a karaoke coach, dancing dads and an arch rival with an axe to grind, the Champion Charlies soon learn that achieving success is not going to be easy . . . but it sure will be fun!
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143791257
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Charles was the best player in the boys’ football team. Charlotte was the best player in the girls’ side. But this season they’re both playing in the same mixed team. Is there room for two Champion Charlies on one side? And can they get past their rivalry to help form the greatest football team Jindaberg Primary has ever seen? With prankster teammates, a karaoke coach, dancing dads and an arch rival with an axe to grind, the Champion Charlies soon learn that achieving success is not going to be easy . . . but it sure will be fun!
Specky Magee & the Great Footy Contest
Author: Felice Arena
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742284957
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Player Profile: Name: Simon 'SPECKY' Magee Age: 13 Code: Australian Rules Football Team: Booyong High Lions, Under 14's Position played: Star forward. Known for his SPEC-tacular marking ability and for kicking plenty of goals. What to expect this season: Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek 'Screamer' Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game last season. The two boys become bitter rivals and when a popular TV show runs a nationwide football contest, Specky is relieved when everyone except Screamer decides to enter. But why is Screamer such a bully on the field? And why is he sucking up to Specky's team-mates? Guaranteed highlights: Incredible footy action by Specky, a surprise trip and the introduction of some terrific new friends. Question on everyone's lips: A true champion in the making, but is Specky good enough to win the Great Footy Contest? By the bestselling authors of Specky Magee. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742284957
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Player Profile: Name: Simon 'SPECKY' Magee Age: 13 Code: Australian Rules Football Team: Booyong High Lions, Under 14's Position played: Star forward. Known for his SPEC-tacular marking ability and for kicking plenty of goals. What to expect this season: Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek 'Screamer' Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game last season. The two boys become bitter rivals and when a popular TV show runs a nationwide football contest, Specky is relieved when everyone except Screamer decides to enter. But why is Screamer such a bully on the field? And why is he sucking up to Specky's team-mates? Guaranteed highlights: Incredible footy action by Specky, a surprise trip and the introduction of some terrific new friends. Question on everyone's lips: A true champion in the making, but is Specky good enough to win the Great Footy Contest? By the bestselling authors of Specky Magee. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more
Spark
Author: Atlan Merrick
Publisher: Improbable Press
ISBN: 1922904023
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Spark is all about encouragement, permission, it's about firing you up. Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire hopes to help you believe that your fandom writing, drawing, podficcing - whatever you're creating right now - is, was, and ever shall be legitimate, important, and a fantastic way to expand your community, develop your skills, and above all help you find your voice in the world. Spark's more than forty essays and interviews from best-selling writers Anne Jamison, Claire O'Dell, Diane Duane, Henry Jenkins, KJ Charles, Lyndsay Faye, Sara Dobie Bauer, and many others discuss, encourage, and shout about how fic and fandom in all their glories can absolutely inspire you, set your creativity on fire - and change your world.
Publisher: Improbable Press
ISBN: 1922904023
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Spark is all about encouragement, permission, it's about firing you up. Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire hopes to help you believe that your fandom writing, drawing, podficcing - whatever you're creating right now - is, was, and ever shall be legitimate, important, and a fantastic way to expand your community, develop your skills, and above all help you find your voice in the world. Spark's more than forty essays and interviews from best-selling writers Anne Jamison, Claire O'Dell, Diane Duane, Henry Jenkins, KJ Charles, Lyndsay Faye, Sara Dobie Bauer, and many others discuss, encourage, and shout about how fic and fandom in all their glories can absolutely inspire you, set your creativity on fire - and change your world.
Taking Sides
Author: Adrian Beck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760505431
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules. Sanjay is settling in perfectly at Fresca Bay. He loves hanging out with his cousins Oz and Ellie, and playing footy for the Fresca Bay Falcons is heaps of fun. But when he wins a prize to meet the AFL team of his choice, things suddenly get a lot more complicated. Sanjay hasn't picked a team yet! All at once, everyone Sanjay knows is giving him their opinion on which team to follow - but who will Sanjay choose? And will he crack under the pressure? Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons and Weirdo, Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It's packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760505431
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Little Legends follows Oz, Ellie and Sanjay Little, star players for the Fresca Bay Falcons, on a series of hilarious and action-packed adventures that celebrate the great game of Australian Rules. Sanjay is settling in perfectly at Fresca Bay. He loves hanging out with his cousins Oz and Ellie, and playing footy for the Fresca Bay Falcons is heaps of fun. But when he wins a prize to meet the AFL team of his choice, things suddenly get a lot more complicated. Sanjay hasn't picked a team yet! All at once, everyone Sanjay knows is giving him their opinion on which team to follow - but who will Sanjay choose? And will he crack under the pressure? Perfect for fans of Tiny Timmy, Real Pigeons and Weirdo, Little Legends is the only official AFL junior fiction series. It's packed with fun and will entertain footy-mad kids for hours!