Ain’t it weird how your life can turn around?
What could be worse than fighting Jacko? Being in big trouble at school? Your friends deserting you? Your family acting like a bunch of aliens? Lately, nothing’s going right for Arnie. Then one day everything changes …
Creators
Sue Walker lives in Sydney with her husband and three children. Sue’s works range from picture books to chapter books for beginner readers to non-fiction. She also works as a children’s bookseller and runs writing workshops for primary school students. Her book Best Friends was selected as a Notable Book by the Children’s Book Council of Australia in 2005. Arnie Avery won the 2011 Children’s Peace Literature Award and was a Notable Book in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards for that year.
Reviews
This is a great book for younger teenagers who perhaps like to read about real life.
The Southland Times, NZ
Arnie Avery is about birds, bullying, brothers and broken families. A memorable read of substance and purpose…
The Sun Herald
Arnie Avery is an engaging story about growing up and making choices. The story is both humorous and moving, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship and coping with bullying and grief.
Reading Time
A moving story of growing up.
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