Stuff Happens

Fadi

Scot Gardner

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English

Puffin
28 January 2015

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

Fadi is big and strong and hasn't quite grown into his body. He's a gun

on the rugby field where his strength and size is an advantage, and at

home with his Islander family his size fits, but off the field and out

of home he sometimes breaks things (people's science projects, Jack's

arm - but that was an accident!). With the help of his uncle and

cousins, Fadi learns to put some grace to his movement - and develop

some seriously cool dance moves.

Stuff Happens is an important new series for boys about everyday

challenges. Created by Susannah McFarlane, the series editor, the series

is written by established

authors Tony Wilson, Andrew Daddo,

Philip

Gwynne, Will Kostakis, Oliver

Phommavanh, Scot Gardner,

Justin

D'Ath,

James Roy, Pat Flynn and Alex McDiarmid. Each book

features a

different character

and follows

them as they overcome a

particular

everyday challenge. It

explores those everyday struggles in life

that boys can sometimes

be

reluctant to express- quarrels with mates, a

bad day at school,

fear of

disappointing mum and dad, rejection and

not fitting in.

Stuff Happens. Real-life stories for boys. Suitable for beginner and newly confident readers.

Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff.

At school, at home, with sport, with mates.

For Fadi it happened when he got in trouble for tackling Jack at lunchtime.

Fadi is big and strong and hasn't quite grown into his body. He's a gun on the rugby field where his strength and size is an advantage, and at home with his Islander family his size fits, but off the field and out of home he sometimes breaks things (people's science projects, Jack's arm - but that was an accident!). With the help of his uncle and cousins, Fadi learns to put some grace to his movement - and develop some seriously cool dance moves.

Praise for Stuff Happens

'Stories

about boys, aimed at boys and containing real-life stories of their

school and home life are rare. Even rarer are those that have readily

identifiable characters and situations, and engage, amuse and inform.

But here they are.'

'An exciting new series written specifically

for boys aged from seven to eleven . . . great additions for school

libraries and for engaging reluctant boy readers. Outstanding!' Read Plus

'The fantastic Stuff Happens series.' reviewZOO

'I

love a book that talks in a kid's voice. It makes us feel important

and

special. The thing I like the most about these books are that they

tell

different perspectives of everyday things in life.' Mr 10 - Readingtree.com.au

'The

awareness of the emotional life of boys is slowly being recognised as a

critical factor into the development of boys to be strong and

courageous sensitive men. Stuff Happens explores feelings and emotions

in an entertaining and humorous way, allowing boys to understand that it

is OK to express emotion. This can only be positive! I highly

recommend

and love the books!' Deborah Jepsen, Educational and Developmental Psychologist - Melbourne Child Psychology / School Psychology Services

'As

a mum to two boys aged 8 and 10, I was thrilled to find a book series

that provided very real 'boy dilemmas' and connected feelings and

behaviours, which can be really confusing for boys. What was even more

exciting was how much the boys ate it up. My eldest read the first book

in one sitting and I was back at the bookshop the next day to buy the

entire series! My youngest loved being read to and was so engaged and

interested in all the characters and their issues. Can't wait for the

next instalment.' Marita Evans - Mum to Rupert, 10, and Henry, 8

By: Scot Gardner
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9780143308126
ISBN 10: 0143308122
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 28 January 2015
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Scot Gardner likes long walks on the beach and romantic dinners. He's also qualified to handle venomous snakes and explosives. He once blew up a snake during a romantic dinner on the beach. It was an inflatable snake. It kept the seagulls away. Romantic, huh? He occasionally writes books, mostly for children and teenagers.

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Stuff Happens

Fadi

Scot Gardner

$12.99

Paperback

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