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Herrick was born the youngest of seven children.
( A page-turning read about father-son relationships and ...)
A page-turning read about father-son relationships and the many ways of being a man. Eddie doesn't want to be in school; he wants to work in the mines. But his dad won't go down in the coal pits, and he won't let his sons go either. Nothing much happens in the town of Burruga, except for fights at the pub. Then one Friday night a girl is found dead by the river, and every man in town comes under suspicion. Eddie is drawn into secrets and a bitter struggle for revenge. A teen's first love, sexual awakening, murder, cowardice, vengeance, and forgiveness . . . these are the powerful ingredients for Steven Herrick's gutsiest book yet. Herrick deftly reveals a cast of vivid characters in this USBBY Outstanding International Book, a chilling story of malice, power, and the courage to forgive.
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(Poetry first appearing in Australian journals. This Austr...)
Poetry first appearing in Australian journals. This Australian poet has toured the U. K. and the U. S. and is still fondly remembered in a certain transvestite brothel in San Francisco.
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(In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-ye...)
In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-year-old. He’s obsessed with sex, sports, and his maturing body. He’s got a lot on his mind, including his mother’s death. It’s been seven years, but Jack has yet to let her go . . . that is, until he meets Annabel. Annabel is beautiful, smart, and she gets him. Suddenly love makes sense, and the future seems hopeful. Originally published as two separate novels, readers will now have the opportunity to follow Jack and Annabel’s story from beginning to end in one complete package.
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( A laugh-out-loud novel from award-winning author Steven...)
A laugh-out-loud novel from award-winning author Steven Herrick Some things are too big for a boy to solve. Jesse is an 11-year-old boy tackling many problems in life, especially fitting in to a new school. Luckily he meets Kate; she has curly black hair, braces, and an infectious smile. She wants to “Save the Whales” and needs Jesse’s help. But they haven’t counted on Hunter, the school bully, who appears to enjoy hurling insults at random. With Hunter’s catchphrase “Ha!” echoing through the school, something or someone has to give. But will it be Jesse? Kate? Or is there more to Hunter than everyone thinks? This book is an inspiring and funny story about the small gestures that can help to make the world a better place.
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Award - winning author Steven Herrick's latest book is a heart - warming tale about friendship, grief and the importance of baked goods. In a country town, in a school just like yours, the kids in Class 6A tell their stories. There's Mick, school captain and sometime trouble - maker, who wants to make the school a better place, while his younger brother Jacob just wants to fly. There's shy and lonely Laura who hopes to finally fit in with a circle of friends, while Pete struggles to deal with his grandpa's sudden death. Popular Selina obsesses over class comedian Cameron, while Cameron obsesses over Anzac biscuits and Pookie Aleera - whoever that is! For new teacher Ms Arthur, it's another world, but for Mr Korsky, the school groundskeeper, he's seen it all before.
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( I want to leave town I want to leave town I want...)
I want to leave town I want to leave town I want to leave. Jack and Annabel have decided to put off university and drive around the country. It all seems wildly romantic, but when their car dies two days into the trip, they end up at George1s apple orchard, figuring it1s just a temporary place to stay and earn some money. And at first it is. They fill bins with tart, crunchy apples all day, and drink cold beers while snuggling in the hayloft at night. But then Jack recognizes something in George1s family that his own family suffered from. So Jack and Annabel decide to stay for a while. They1re not sure how to help, but the know they want to try¨
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( A humorous look at the way one quirky teacher brings ou...)
A humorous look at the way one quirky teacher brings out the best in each of his students. Steven Herrick delves into the murky waters of a middle-school classroom, complete with a nerdy vegetarian teacher, Mr. Carey. What a crazy class! And what a funny, unpredictable year—the year of Naked Bunyip Dancing—when the students find out who they are, what they're good at, and how to put on a fantastic show. The cast of characters includes Mr. Carey the Hairy, Billy the punk genius, J-man the rapper, Sophie the poet, Ahmet the soccer star, Anna the yoga master, Peter the boy with the talking bottom, Emily the ballerina, and others, each with a special talent. Mr. Carey introduces strange, new activities—from belly dancing to poetry jams—and the class responds with a passion for learning. The night of the class concert will undoubtedly be one of the best nights of their lives. Mr. Carey has long hair and a beard. He wears flared trousers and beads and a T-shirt with the slogan Meat Is Murder on the front and McDonald’s = McJunk on the back. Today is his first day. ...This is going to be one very interesting year! —FROM THE BOOK
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(In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-ye...)
In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-year-old. He's obsessed with sex, sports, and his maturing body. He's got a lot on his mind, including his mother's death. It's been seven years, but Jack has yet to let her go . . . that is, until he meets Annabel. Annabel is beautiful, smart, and she "gets "him. Suddenly love makes sense, and the future seems hopeful. Originally published as two separate novels, readers will now have the opportunity to follow Jack and Annabel's story from beginning to end in one complete package.
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( A captivating story of tender new friendship and self-d...)
A captivating story of tender new friendship and self-discovery from the author of Kissing Annabel "How about we toss a coin? Heads, it's west and a lift. Tails, it's still west, but no lift." James is heading into the country on his first teacher-training round when a mysterious girl asks him for a ride. Sophie has him all worked out: "You live with your parents and they bought you this car, and a very nice car it is too." At first James can't see past her wild hair and attitude, but when Sophie trusts him with a secret she's been keeping too long, she changes his direction completely. Steven Herrick masterfully reveals the essence of his characters in this tough and tender story about opening up to love and living a life that's true.
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Herrick was born the youngest of seven children.
He left school in year 10.He studied poetry at university, and gained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland in 1982.
He is widely regarded as a pioneer of verse-novels for children and young adults. His first published poem, written at age eighteen, was called Love is like a gobstopper. He regularly visits schools throughout Australia where he talks with students about poetry and soccer, which he has loved since childhood.
He has also performed in the United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore, Canada, Croatia, Spain, Vietnam, The Netherlands and the Czechoslovakian Republic.
He also writes travel books based on his cycling adventures in Europe. They have two adult sons named Jack and Joe.
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(Award - winning author Steven Herrick's latest book is a ...)
( A laugh-out-loud novel from award-winning author Steven...)
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( A humorous look at the way one quirky teacher brings ou...)
( A page-turning read about father-son relationships and ...)
(In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-ye...)
(In this verse novel, Jack is a normal, average sixteen-ye...)
( I want to leave town I want to leave town I want...)
(Poetry first appearing in Australian journals. This Austr...)
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)