The sixth novel by the award-winning author of Genesis
Beckett's young adult novel not only tackles the contentious subject of sex, it undercuts, subverts and sends it up as well.
Sex was a latecomer to the party of Malcolm's life, and when it did arrive, it didn't come dressed in any of the usual guises.
With the mind of a science nerd and the body of a teenager, sixteen-year-old Malcolm embarks upon his latest documentary project- sex. Join Malcolm on his hilarious journey, as he meets the cast of idiosyncratic characters who will take him a little closer to the centre of life's mystery.
Will Charlotte find true love? Will Kevin get his guy? How did Juliet lose her virginity and will the school principal succeed in having Malcolm's project banned?
By:
Bernard Beckett Imprint: Longacre Press Country of Publication: New Zealand Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 140g ISBN:9781877135941 ISBN 10: 1877135941 Pages: 144 Publication Date:02 July 2004 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
BERNARD BECKETT is one of our most popular writers for young adults. He's recently been awarded a NZ Science, Mathematics and Technology Teacher Fellowship for 2005 where he'll be exploring DNA mutations.
Winner of LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Esther Glen Award 2005.
Winner of LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction 2005
Winner of LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction 2005.
Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Senior Fiction 2005.
Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Senior Fiction 2005
Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Senior Fiction 2005.