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Joe Speedboat

By Tommy Wieringa
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Joe Speedboat by Tommy Wieringa is a captivating tale of transformation and friendship set in a small Dutch town. The story unfolds through the eyes of Frankie Hermans, who observes the whirlwind arrival of Joe Speedboat, an energetic and daring newcomer. Joe awakens the community's sense of adventure, prompting Frankie and his friends to push their limits and discover who they truly are.
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When Frankie Hermans emerges from a coma after 200 days, he knows his life is never going to be the same again. For a start, he can't talk, he can't walk and it's a struggle even to wield a pen. And then there's Joe Speedboat - a boy who arrived in the sleepy village of Lomark like a blazing comet and who's been stirring things up ever since.

Whether setting off bombs, racing mopeds or building a bi-plane, Joe has the touch of a magician and the spirit of a daredevil. He also sees a use for Frankie's good right arm beyond writingβ€”as a champion arm-wrestler. Frankie will be strong enough to impress his friends and maybe even win the favour of the gorgeous, golden-haired girl who has them all in a spin.

Full of vitality, verve and chutzpah, Joe Speedboat tells the fast-paced story of an unlikely friendship between two boys, and of their lightning dash towards adulthood.

Praise for Tommy Wieringa:

'Highly intelligent ...Wieringa will make you think.' – TLS

'Poetic, ambitious ...Brave.' – The Guardian

'Superb ...A bravura performance.' – Irish Times

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781925321050

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 February 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 336

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