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Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making

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Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making follows the adventures of Simon "Specky" Magee, a young aspiring AFL footballer with big dreams. As he navigates the challenges of trying to make a mark in his sport, Specky encounters a mix of supportive teammates and tough competition. The story captures his journey through training, friendships, and discovering what it truly means to be a football legend, all with a dash of humour and heartfelt moments.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales of friendship and sport, especially within the world of Australian Rules football. It's perfect for young readers keen on athletic adventures mixed with humour and life lessons, as it follows a young boy's journey to becoming a football legend while facing challenges both on and off the field.

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Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making

The Booyong High BugleFooty News! Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon 'Specky' Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he's back in town! Well, we at the Bugle would like to welcome Simon home, but even his best mates don't want him on the team.

Specky can't wait to get to the country and have the chance to play grassroots football for the first time . . . against adults. But more is at stake than the outcome of just one game.

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The Booyong High Bugle Footy News! Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon 'Specky' Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he's back in town! Well, we at the Bugle would like to welcome Simon home, but even his best mates don't want him on the team. And now we can't help but wonder just how 'specky-tacular' Magee really is ...Will he ever play with Booyong again? Specky has questions of his own ...Will Robbo and Danny ever talk to him again? What could possibly scare the Great McCarthy? And what's Screamer up to now? Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143301899

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including Whippersnapper, the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Andy Roid series. For more information about Felice and his books visit his website at- felicearena.com

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