I Am Jack

Name: I Am Jack
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780207199059
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By Susanne Gervay

Series: I Am Jack

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I Am Jack by Susanne Gervay is a heartwarming children's story about a young boy named Jack who faces bullying at school. Through his journey, Jack discovers resilience, the importance of family support, and the power of friendships. This inspiring tale adeptly addresses the challenges and triumphs of dealing with bullying in a relatable and uplifting way.
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The best-selling I Am Jack is regarded as the go-to book about the issue, and the award-winning play has been performed to sell-out audiences in Australia and the US.

Jack likes going to school. He enjoys learning new things. George Hamel calls Jack 'Bum Head'. All the kids at school call Jack 'Bum Head'. Jack's in big trouble... school is getting dangerous. Nobody seems to want to listen. Until one day...

Endorsed by Life Education Australia, the best-selling I Am Jack addresses bullying in schools, while remaining accessible and entertaining for younger readers.

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I Am Jack

The best-selling I Am Jack is regarded as the go-to book about the issue, and the award-winning play has been performed to sell-out audiences in Australia and the US. Jack likes going to school. He enjoys learning new things. George Hamel calls Jack 'Bum Head'. All the kids at school call Jack 'Bum Head'. Jack's in big trouble... school is...

By Susanne Gervay

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Being Jack

Being Jack is the fourth and concluding book about Jack – an ordinary boy who does extraordinary things. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Jack is in Year 6 now and still loves his photography, surfing, and crazy family. Things are going well for him, particularly at school where he isn't bullied any more. However, he notices that his best...

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Super Jack

Families are made up in all sorts of ways, and it takes a holiday for Jack and his stepbrother Leo to work out their differences. Ages: 9+ Instead of having to contend with bullies, Jack must contend with his family in this sequel to the bestselling I Am Jack. It's the school holidays, and Mum announces to Jack and his...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780207199059

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: I Am Jack Susanne Gervay Young Adult

About the Author

As a child of refugees, books were a safe and special place for Susanne Gervay to explore the world and ideas. She wants that for all young people. You'll find her planting mangroves in Kiribati; in Istanbul speaking to thousands of kids about no bullying; in remote indigenous schools bringing literacy to kids; touring with her I Am Jack play, adapted by Monkey Baa Theatre across Australia and the USA. Susanne's acclaimed books are widely endorsed by the Cancer Council NSW, Variety and The Children's Hospital Westmead. She is an ambassador for Room to Read, bringing education to the children of the developing world; a role model for Books in Homes, taking books to disadvantaged and indigenous children in Australia; and a literacy ambassador for many campaigns. Susanne is also Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), promoting the community of writers and illustrators in Australia and internationally. She has been awarded the Lifetime Social Justice Literature Award by the International Literacy Association, an Order of Australia, and was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. www.sgervay.com Author photo by Jessica Higgins

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