New Boy

Nick Earls

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Puffin
25 March 2015

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's&YA)

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Herschelle and his family have moved to Australia from Cape Town, mainly to escape the violence in South Africa. He has researched his new country and particularly its slang, but none of that actually prepares him for the reality of trying to fit in. Starting school, he is assigned to Max, an obvious nerd-type and not at all cool, who is to show him around and be his buddy. From linguistic misunderstandings to the general awkwardness of finding his place in a new society that doesn't even have guards patrolling the neighbourhood, Herschelle gradually overcomes the difficulties of being the new boy. Touches on themes of racism, bullying and personal development, but in an understated and accessible manner, leavened with a dash of healthy humour. Ages 9-12 Lindy

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Adjusting to a new country and a new school was never going to be easy for Herschelle. The food is strange, it's so different to South Africa and, worst of all, no one understands the Aussie slang he's learnt on the web. But it's the similarities that make things really hard. Herschelle will have to confront racism, bullying and his own past before Australia can feel like home... A moving, funny new novel by one of Australia's best-loved authors.

By: Nick Earls
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 175g
ISBN: 9780143308393
ISBN 10: 0143308394
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 25 March 2015
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nick Earls is the author of twenty books, including the bestselling novels Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses, Perfect Skin and World of Chickens. His work has been published internationally in English and in translation, and has won awards in the UK and Australia. Five of his novels have been adapted into plays and two into feature films. He was the founding chair of the Australian arm of the international aid agency War Child and is now a War Child ambassador.

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