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The Turners

Mick Elliott

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English
Hachette Childrens Books
26 April 2016
Series: The Turners
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Nobody told Leo that when he turned 13 things would change. Sure, he knew adolescence wasn't going to be easy, not if his older and obnoxious sister is anything to go by, but to find out that his family are turners - that's a whole different kettle of fish! Or, in Leo's case, komodo dragons! Because that is what he starts to turn into, one day in the school library… It's a bit of a shock, but then his father disappears, and Leo and his sister go an a (slightly illegal) road trip trying to track him down. This hilarious book is the first in a trilogy, and is vastly entertaining. Ages 10-13 Lindy

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Leo Lennox has an epic problem: it's his thirteenth birthday and he has just grown a tail. You'd think that growing a tail in the middle of the school library would be the worst thing that could happen to you, but Leo is about to discover that things can always get worse - and a whole lot weirder. Now, as he discovers an unthinkable family secret, Leo must team up with his infuriating older sister to escape snake-skinned henchmen, ancient shape-shifters and a whispering villain determined to feed him to a pack of genetically engineered killer pigs - all while trying to control his new shape-shifting powers. The first instalment of a trilogy from the funniest new Australian kids' author in years.

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Imprint:   Hachette Childrens Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 128mm,  Width: 198mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   230g
ISBN:   9780734416629
ISBN 10:   0734416628
Series:   The Turners
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Turners

You know those chapter books that you pick up for just a minute, intending a quick skim? Ha! I defy anyone with a sense of humour to put this book down. From the beginning where I actually thought I felt my own reptilian tail growing, to my hysteria as the hero-tuurned-komodo tried to assuage his hunger on his classmates and perhaps the school librarian, through to increasing plot twists and gags involving an attack of Vipermen, surfing on sharks, and more shapeshifting and hair-raising adventures than you could ever believe would fit between two book covers, I was riveted by The Turners and I know kids will be too. - The Book Chook The author's knowledge of what tweens find funny and interesting clearly shines through in this book. The dialogue flows easily and the plot develops at a rolling pace...Recommended - Magpies magazine Entertaining reading for 11-14 year olds. - Janet Croft Book Reviews a rollicking ride into a fantastic world of weirdness - Read Plus The first book in a series, this will be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers. The plot and dialogue are strong and well worked, the story original and funny. The topic enables many avenues for humour and Mick Elliott takes advantage of these in an effective manner. The banter between the siblings is very funny. Elliot has cleverly written of a topic that will appeal to a young audience, while at the same ti


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