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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz
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See moreSpecky 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.
Book Details
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
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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