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Specky Magee and the Best of Oz

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 14,78 MB

Release : 2011-02-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1742531970

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THE CROWD ROARED AS THE BALL ROCKETED INTO THE BACK OF THE NET. SPECKY COLLAPSED ON THE GROUND FEELING USELESS AND HUMILIATED. HE HAD NEVER FELT SO OUT OF HIS DEPTH ON A SPORTING FIELD . . . Specky has been selected to represent Australia in International Rules, taking on the Irish in a two-test competition in Ireland. Can the boys learn to play with a new set of rules and perfect their skills with the round ball before the Irish team wipes the field with them? And is someone trying to sabotage the Aussie team's chances of winning? The pressure is on, and to make matters worse Specky has some serious decisions to make about his future before he returns home . . . This trip to Ireland is no holiday and Specky will have to dig deep to face the biggest challenge of his life! I wish Specky would hurry up and get drafted. The Tigers would love to have him . . . Matthew Richardson Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee & the Great Footy Contest

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 44,1 MB

Release : 2003-03-31

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1742284957

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Player Profile: Name: Simon 'SPECKY' Magee Age: 13 Code: Australian Rules Football Team: Booyong High Lions, Under 14's Position played: Star forward. Known for his SPEC-tacular marking ability and for kicking plenty of goals. What to expect this season: Specky comes face to face with a tough, talented player by the name of Derek 'Screamer' Johnson. He was responsible for having Specky sent off during a game last season. The two boys become bitter rivals and when a popular TV show runs a nationwide football contest, Specky is relieved when everyone except Screamer decides to enter. But why is Screamer such a bully on the field? And why is he sucking up to Specky's team-mates? Guaranteed highlights: Incredible footy action by Specky, a surprise trip and the introduction of some terrific new friends. Question on everyone's lips: A true champion in the making, but is Specky good enough to win the Great Footy Contest? By the bestselling authors of Specky Magee. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee & the Boots of Glory

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 183 pages

File Size : 44,91 MB

Release : 2005-03-24

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1742281427

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When Specky leaves his beloved Booyong High, he's torn between his old friends and his new team-mates. And his loyalty will be tested – on the field and off – because when he crosses that white line, Booyong becomes his enemy . . . And Gosmore Grammar expects nothing less than absolute loyalty from their new star student. Specky prepares to play a vital part in the school's most revered sporting event – the Boots of Glory football match. But will his need to solve a mystery at the school put his footy future in jeopardy? Could the Boots of Glory be the most important footy match he has ever played? Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 37,80 MB

Release : 2014-02-26

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1743483171

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The football adventure that started it all! Simon Magee is twelve and mad about Aussie Rules. He's even got a nickname – 'Specky' – because he takes such spectacular marks. But his family hates footy... So why is there a baby photo of him dressed in footy gear? Determined to find out the truth, Specky uncovers more than he ever bargained for. Specky Magee is a one gulp book to be read fast and easily . . . Australian Book Review It's encouraging Aussie Kids to read and enjoy Aussie culture . . . Eddie McGuire, the Herald Sun



Specky Magee and the Season of Champions

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 165 pages

File Size : 43,43 MB

Release : 2004-04-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0143300628

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Simon 'Specky' Magee and his Under 14s football team, the Booyong High Lions, return to battle out the second half of their league's season. The Lions are playing well and Specky's form is looking good – perhaps good enough to win a scholarship to a prestigious sporting school. But a knee injury sees him sidelined, and suddenly his future is filled with uncertainty. Will his team make it to the finals without him? Will he be able to play if they do? And how is he going to impress the talent scout if he can't play footy? Meanwhile, he'll have to deal with his rival and worst enemy, Screamer Johnson, and he will meet the mysterious Tiger Girl and the Great McCarthy. Join Specky Magee as he finds out why there's more to being a champion than just being a legend on the field. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee & the Spirit of the Game

Author : Felice & Garry Lyon Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 171 pages

File Size : 18,35 MB

Release : 2007-04-02

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0143303015

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I tell you what, they're turning it on here today, folks. They're putting on a ring-a-ding-ding contest . . . And who is that lad in the number five guernsey? Specky can't wait to get to the country and have the chance to play grassroots football for the first time . . . against adults. But more is at stake than the outcome of just one game. Who is Razorback Jack, the mysterious footy hero that Specky keeps hearing about? And what are the boys back at Booyong High up to? Can the massive underdogs, the Rivergum Redfins, serve it up to the Bull Ants? We have got a game on our hands this afternoon . . . Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 26,10 MB

Release : 2006-04-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1742281419

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The Booyong High Bugle Footy News! Only last month, former Booyong High student Simon 'Specky' Magee led the Gosmore Grammar Knights to victory against our courageous Booyong Lions. But now he's back in town! Well, we at the Bugle would like to welcome Simon home, but even his best mates don't want him on the team. And now we can't help but wonder just how 'specky-tacular' Magee really is . . . Will he ever play with Booyong again? Specky has questions of his own . . . Will Robbo and Danny ever talk to him again? What could possibly scare the Great McCarthy? And what's Screamer up to now? Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more



Specky Magee and the Battle of the Young Guns

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Penguin Group Australia

Page : 165 pages

File Size : 24,48 MB

Release : 2009-09-28

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0143304666

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As Specky battles it out in the state carnival for a chance to play on the hallowed MCG turf, back at school he has a fight on his hands just to be allowed to play with his beloved Booyong Lions. And when his long-lost grandpa comes to visit, it's all-out war at home as well . . . This has been an absolute battle . . . the ultimate battle of the young guns! This September, Specky's loyalty to his friends, his team and to AFL will be tested like never before.



Mighty Mitch #2

Author : Mitchell Starc

Publisher :

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 29,5 MB

Release : 2018-02

Category : Cricket matches

ISBN : 9781742763217

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Mitch Starc and his cricket team suddenly find themselves in the spotlight on the TV show HOWZAT HEROES! (And it's not pretty!) The Wander Hill Wombats finally managed to get runs on the board and win some matches. But they've just had the most disastrous training session. Ever! So what's Mitch's problem now? No-one in the side can CATCH the ball. His bowling is getting WORSE no matter how much he practises. Someone in the team has POO SHOES. Now the Wombats are FAMOUS (and Mitch is NOT happy about it!) Surely it can't get any more EMBARRASSING . . . Can it? Really?!



Specky Magee

Author : Felice Arena

Publisher : Puffin

Page : 424 pages

File Size : 16,77 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Australian football

ISBN : 9780143304050

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Join Simon 'Specky' Magee, the star of the Under 14s Aussie Rules Football team, the Booyong High Lions, in this collection of two fantastic Specky adventures. Specky Magee & the great footy contest Specky is a true champion in the making, but is he good enough to win the Great Footy Contest? Specky magee & the season of champions Specky magee finds out why there's more to being a champion than just being a legend on the field. Visit www.speckymagee.com.au for more