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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz

By Felice Arena and Garry Lyon
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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon follows the adventures of Specky Magee, a young and talented Aussie Rules footballer. Determined to prove himself and showcase his football skills, Specky faces the challenges of a significant journey across Australia. This story combines personal growth and sportsmanship, highlighting the importance of teamwork, friendship, and perseverance, all played out on the exciting backdrop of the football field.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendship, adventure, and sport, especially Australian Rules Football. It's perfect for young readers who love tales of teamwork, competition, and the journey of a young athlete navigating both personal challenges and the excitement of the game.

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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz

Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition. They're the best of the best that Australia has to offer, but can the boys learn to play with a new set of rules and perfect their skills with the round ball before the Irish team wipes the field with them?

Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules in this last book in the bestselling series.

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The crowd roared as the ball rocketed into the back of the net. Specky collapsed on the ground, feeling useless and humiliated. He had never felt so out of his depth on a sporting field ...Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition. They're the best of the best that Australia has to offer, but can the boys learn to play with a new set of rules and perfect their skills with the round ball before the Irish team wipes the field with them? And is someone trying to sabotage the Aussie team's chances of winning? The pressure is on and Specky has some serious decisions to make about his future before he returns home. This trip to Ireland is definitely no holiday!

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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz is praised for its engaging storytelling and relatable portrayal of young athletes, capturing the excitement and challenges of pursuing sports dreams. Readers appreciate the book's ability to inspire young audiences with themes of friendship, teamwork, and resilience. The vibrant depiction of Australian culture and the sporting world adds to the story's appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143304678

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 208

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Felice Arena Garry Lyon Penguin Books

About the Author

Garry Lyon debuted with the Melbourne Football Club in 1986, at 18 years of age. He retired 14 years later with Best and Fairest and Leading Goal Kicker awards, Victorian and All Australian selections, and 226 games under his belt. He captained the Demons for seven years, as well as Victoria, and coached the Australian International Rules Team for four years. He is now a football columnist for The Age, commentator for Triple M and the host of Channel 9's football programs The Footy Show and Footy Classified.

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