The Spangled Drongo

Name: The Spangled Drongo
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702230950
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By Steven Herrick

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The Spangled Drongo by Steven Herrick is a delightful tale set in a lively suburban neighbourhood. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Sam who experiences an unforgettable summer filled with quirky characters and unexpected friendships. Through a series of humorous and heartfelt events, the story captures the essence of growing up and the importance of community and understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming story filled with humour and adventure, perfect for young readers. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of friendship, discovery, and childhood antics, providing an engaging and relatable experience. With delightful characters and a lively setting, it sparks imagination and captures the essence of growing up.

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Twelve-year-old Sam has soccer fever. He lives with eccentric Auntie Amshara and Ronaldo his dog. His best friend is Goose, Captain of the local soccer team...that is, until soccer crazed Jessica Bowles moves next door. Sam soon discovers that there's more to life than just soccer...In this gently comic verse novel for younger readers Steven Herrick continues to capture the magical moments of everyday life.

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The Spangled Drongo by Steven Herrick is often praised for its vivid storytelling and relatable characters. The book captures the essence of adolescence and the challenges faced during this period, blending humour with touching life lessons. It's particularly noted for its engaging narrative style and ability to connect with a youthful audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702230950

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 1999

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 152

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Steven Herrick Young Adult

About the Author

Steven Herrick is one of Australia's most popular poets. He has published books of poetry for adults, young adults and younger readers. Love, ghosts and nose hair was shortlisted for the 1997 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards and the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. A Place Like This has been shortlisted for both the 1999 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards and the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. Over the past ten years Steven Herrick has performed his poems throughout Australia in schools, pubs, universities, festivals, rock venues and on radio and television. He has also toured Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore. He is one of Australia's most travelled and widely heard poets.

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