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A Song Only I Can Hear

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A Song Only I Can Hear follows the journey of thirteen-year-old Rob Fitzgerald, who is navigating the challenges of adolescence while harbouring a secret crush. When mysterious messages start appearing, encouraging him to take bold steps beyond his comfort zone, Rob embarks on a series of amusing and heartwarming adventures. This tale of friendship, courage, and self-discovery captures the essence of growing up with wit and charm.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming stories with a touch of humour and adventure about a young teenager navigating life's challenges and finding his own voice. It beautifully blends realistic situations with a bit of mystery and inspiration, making it a delightful read for anyone looking for a coming-of-age tale with a unique twist.

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A Song Only I Can Hear

Rob has a huge crush on the new girl at school. But Rob is painfully shy and suffers severe panic attacks. How is her heart to be won? Another wonderful and heart-warming comedy drama from the award-winning author of My Life as an Alphabet.

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Good evening, Rob. Your first challenge follows.

These challenges have nothing to do with impressing Destry Camberwick. They are all to do with Rob Fitzgerald impressing Rob Fitzgerald. Bear that in mind at all times.

Challenge 1. You will enter the Milltown's Got Talent competition. This gives you over a fortnight to polish your act and work out strategies to overcome panic attacks. I would wish you luck but the point of this challenge is that you don't need it.

Introducing Rob Fitzgerald: thirteen years old and determined to impress the new girl at school, but it's a difficult task for a super-shy kid who is prone to panic attacks that include vomiting, difficulty breathing, and genuine terror that can last all day. An anonymous texter is sending Rob challenges and they might just help. Or not.

Beautifully moving and full of heart and humour, A Song Only I Can Hear is a delightful novel about dreaming big, being brave, and marching to the beat of your own drum.

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A Song Only I Can Hear by Barry Jonsberg is praised for its humour, heartfelt moments, and surprising twists. Reviewers highlight its appeal as a coming-of-age story that resonates deeply with readers, describing it as an urgent and essential read. The main character, Rob, is noted for his uniqueness and immediate endearment to readers, with the narrative offering an impressive portrayal of growth and self-discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760630836

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Barry Jonsberg's YA novels, The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull and It's Not All About YOU, Calma! were shortlisted for the CBCA awards. It's Not All About YOU, Calma! also won the Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature and Dreamrider was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Awards. Being Here won the QLD Premier's YA Book Award and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award. My Life as an Alphabet won the Gold Inky, the Children's Peace Literature Award, the Territory Read, Children's Literature/YA Award and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and was shortlisted in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the CBCA awards, the WA Premier's Book Awards and the Adelaide Festival Awards.

Barry lives in Darwin. His books have been published in the USA, the UK, France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Turkey, China and Korea.

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