Specky Magee and the Great Footy Contest
Written by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon
It is a fantastic novel that is filled with camaraderie, teamwork, secrets, revelations, plenty of plot twists and 'issues'. Simon Magee or 'Specky' is an aspiring AFL player as well as a regular kid. The novel has many cultural references and glorious language. The themes such as friendship, fair play, and honour are woven into the storyline. The main character is likeable and therefore easy to relate to. For classroom use, the book would be effective in a 5,6, and 7 classroom. There are numerous inferences which can be used for guided reading questions.
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