Boy Overboard
the award-winning middle grade companion novel to Girl Underground
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4.3 • 695 Ratings
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Longlisted - Family Award for Children's Books 2002 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults
Shortlisted - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 2006 - Fiction for Older Readers
Shortlisted - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Younger Readers
Jamal and Bibi have a dream.
To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins.
Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard.
With its witty humor and powerful themes of courage, determination, and the importance of family, Boy Overboard is sure to leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for Jamal and his journey.
Don't miss out on this must-read middle grade book that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
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PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN
‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent
‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph
‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times
‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Customer Reviews
Pretty good
Has a lot going on in the book in every page, it can trigger with your emotions as well. The is a massive plot twist and the ending is something you won’t expect. The book is in the perspective of a kid, and there are some moments where he assumes something, when really it is something else. Great book with a cliffhanger every chapter.
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It is a very good book
Boy overboard
The book is amazing I love how they overcome all the problems thrown at them but I wish I knew how they got to Australia. Otherwise it was a great book.