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, 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
