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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo

By Tim Winton
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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo by Tim Winton follows the adventures of 12-year-old Lockie, who moves to a small Australian town with his family. As he navigates the challenges of being the new kid, he dives into surfing and tackles the ups and downs of growing up, making friends, and experiencing his first crush. This engaging story captures the trials and joys of adolescence with humour and charm.
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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo

Lockie Leonard, hot surf-rat, is in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school and already he's got a girl on on his mind. And not just any girl: it has to be Vicki Streeting, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in the class. Ages 10+.

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Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo by Tim Winton follows the adventures of Lockie Leonard, a hot surf-rat who is in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school, and already he's got a girl on his mind. And not just any girl—it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in the class.

What chance have you got when your dad's a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed, and the teachers take an instant dislike to you? Then, to top it all off, you fall in love at twelve-and-three-quarter years old. It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment, and some wild, wild times.

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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo by Tim Winton is often praised for its authentic portrayal of adolescent life and its blend of humour and genuine emotion. Reviews highlight the relatable character of Lockie, the charming way Winton captures the Australian landscape, and the book's appeal to young readers navigating the complexities of growing up. It's celebrated for touching on themes of friendship, first love, and identity, resonating with both children and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141307305

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 132g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tim Winton Young Adult

About the Author

Tim Winton has published twenty-six books for adults and children, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times (for Shallows,Cloudstreet, Dirt Music and Breath) and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize (for The Riders and Dirt Music). He lives in Western Australia. Find out more on Facebook

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