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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo

By Tim Winton
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Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo by Tim Winton is a children's book that follows the adventures of Lockie Leonard, a teenager navigating the challenges of starting at a new school in a small coastal town. As he deals with the trials of adolescence, Lockie experiences the struggles of fitting in, forming friendships, and dealing with budding romantic feelings. The story captures the humour and trials of teenage life, set against the backdrop of surfing and beach culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in tales of adolescence filled with humour and heartfelt moments. Set in Australia, it follows a young surfer navigating the challenges of a new school, first love, and growing up, making it a witty and relatable read for anyone who enjoys coming-of-age stories.

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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 his mind. And not just any girl: it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in class.

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Lockie Leonard, Human Torpedo introduces us to Lockie Leonard, a hot surf-rat who finds himself in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school, and already a girl is dominating his thoughts.

But not just any girl—it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, and richest girl in the class. What chance does he stand when his dad is a cop, his mum is a frighteningly understanding parent, his brother wets the bed, and the teachers take an instant dislike to him? And all of this happens while he is just twelve and three-quarter years old.

Falling in love at such a tender age can only spell 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 teenage struggles, capturing the awkwardness and humour of adolescence. Critics appreciate Winton's ability to blend serious themes with light-hearted moments, resulting in a relatable and engaging narrative for young readers. The book's exploration of friendship, family, and growing up resonates with many who enjoy its honest and thoughtful storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143300960

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 136g

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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