10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2010 (Various)

10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2010

Various

Blurb: Savour these more-ish morsels by ten of Australia's best writers.

For Julia, a vintage clothes shop is like an open book...Steve answers to Jeremy when he buys coffee from the Merlo girls...Izzy Berger plans a 'shedding' at the First Presbyterian in Cleveland Street...Liam 'The Masked Avenger' McKenzie saves a Citizen from herself...

Whether you like comedy, thrillers, great storytelling or just something a little different, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this all-new collection.

ISBN: 9781864711592 (Paperback)

Year: 2010

Publisher: Griffen Press

Pages: 285 (Fiction)

Links

1. Good reads page for the book

2. Official page for the initiative

3. Review of the collection

4. Another review

5. Australian Government page for the initiative

Specky Magee: Ready to Make His Mark (Felice Arena & Garry Lyon)

Specky Magee: Ready to Make His Mark

Felice Arena & Garry Lyon

Blurb: Simon 'Specky' Magee is twelve years old and mad about Australian Rules football. He's such a talented player, he's got a nickname - 'Specky' - for taking 'spec-tacular' marks. Not that anyone in his family would know, or care, about his ability.

When Specky finds a baby photo of himself dressed up in footy gear he is completely confused. Why would his parents have done this when they hate footy so much? Who dressed him in those clothes, and why won't his parents give him a straight answer when he asks them about it?

Determined to find out the truth, Specky embarks on a quest that uncovers more than he ever bargained for.

Co-written by highly acclaimed author Felice Arena and AFL legend Garry Lyon, bestselling Specky Magree has won a number of Children's Choice Awards.

ISBN: 9780732289027 (Paperback)

Year: 2002

Publisher: Angus & Robertson

Pages: 180 (Fiction)

Links

1. Google books page

2. Buy from Angus & Robertson

3. Specky Magee Official Site

4. Felice Arena's Official Site

5. Garry Lyon's Wikipedia page