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Stuff Happens: Jack
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See moreSTUFF HAPPENS is a contemporary reflected reality fiction series for young boys. Each book tells the story of an incident of emotional importance to one of the boys in a fictional primary school class. The stories, written by some of Australia's finest male writers, make an important contribution to the emotional literacy of Australian boys.
Jack is one of the sporty boys, always after a new game to play, particularly one that allows him to tackle without getting caught. He and his friends invent You Play, You Pay, and things don't end well. When Jack, in pain and keen not to get in trouble, says it was Fadi's fault, he almost immediately regrets it, but can't take it back. Things go from bad to worse as Fadi gets into more trouble and Jack feels more and more guilty.
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Stuff Happens: Jack captures the essence of everyday occurrences that resonate with young readers. It delves into the relatable moments of life at school, at home, in sports, and with friends.
For Ned, things happened with a new teacher. For Sean, it was the start of a new school. For Michael, it involved feeling like he was disappointing his parents. For Jack, the story unfolds when a game during recess goes wrong.
Experience these familiar situations through the lens of engaging narratives that highlight the ups and downs of childhood and adolescence.
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ISBN: 9780143308225
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 July 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 111g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Tony Wilson has been a lawyer, a radio host and a TV presenter, winning an ABC documentary series called Race Around the World. He's the author of Jack in the Stuff Happens series and has also written more than ten picture books for kids, as well as novels for adults. He was the Sydney Morning Herald's Best Young Australian Novelist in 2006 for Players. http-//tonywilson.com.au
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