Boy Overboard

Author:   Morris Gleitzman ,  Morris Gleitzman
Publisher:   Penguin Random House Australia
ISBN:  

9780141308388


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 August 2002
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Format:   Paperback
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Get ready for a wild ride with Boy Overboard by multi-award-winning author Morris Gleitzman ... a story of adventure, ball control and hope! Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7-9 Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7-9 Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7-9 Longlisted - Family Award for Children's Books 2002 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults Shortlisted - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 2006 - Fiction for Older Readers Shortlisted - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Younger Readers Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard. With its witty humor and powerful themes of courage, determination, and the importance of family, Boy Overboard is sure to leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for Jamal and his journey. Don't miss out on this must-read middle grade book that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN 'Readers can't get enough of him.' The Independent 'A brilliantly funny writer' Sunday Telegraph 'A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject' Sunday Times 'He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.' The Guardian

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Author:   Morris Gleitzman ,  Morris Gleitzman
Publisher:   Penguin Random House Australia
Imprint:   Puffin
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.187kg
ISBN:  

9780141308388


ISBN 10:   0141308389
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 August 2002
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 43 books, he's one of Australia's most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018-2019.

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