{"product_id":"9780143308126","title":"Stuff Happens: Fadi","description":"Author: Gardner, Scot\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143308126\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Jan 2015\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFadi is big and strong and hasn't quite grown into his body. He's a gun  on the rugby field where his strength and size is an advantage, and at  home with his Islander family his size fits, but off the field and out  of home he sometimes breaks things (people's science projects, Jack's  arm - but that was an accident!). With the help of his uncle and  cousins, Fadi learns to put some grace to his movement - and develop  some seriously cool dance moves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuff Happens is an important new series for boys about everyday       challenges. Created by Susannah McFarlane, the series editor, the series     is written by established   authors Tony Wilson, Andrew Daddo,  Philip    Gwynne, Will Kostakis, Scot Gardner,  Justin  D'Ath,  James Roy, Pat Flynn and Alex McDiarmid. Each book   features a   different character  and follows  them as they overcome a   particular   everyday challenge. It  explores those everyday struggles in life  that boys can sometimes  be   reluctant to express: quarrels with mates, a  bad day at school,  fear of   disappointing mum and dad, rejection and  not fitting in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stuff Happens. Real-life stories for boys. Suitable for beginner and newly confident readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At school, at home, with sport, with mates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Fadi it happened when he got in trouble for tackling Jack at lunchtime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fadi is big and strong and hasn't quite grown into his body. He's a gun on the rugby field where his strength and size is an advantage, and at home with his Islander family his size fits, but off the field and out of home he sometimes breaks things (people's science projects, Jack's arm - but that was an accident!). With the help of his uncle and cousins, Fadi learns to put some grace to his movement - and develop some seriously cool dance moves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Stuff Happens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Stories   about boys, aimed at boys and containing real-life stories of their   school and home life are rare. Even rarer are those that have readily   identifiable characters and situations, and engage, amuse and inform.   But here they are.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An exciting new series written specifically   for boys aged from seven to eleven . . . great additions for school   libraries and for engaging reluctant boy readers. Outstanding!'\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Plus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'The fantastic Stuff Happens series\u003cb\u003e.' reviewZOO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'I   love a book that talks in a kid's voice. It makes us feel important  and  special. The thing I like the most about these books are that they  tell  different perspectives of everyday things in life.'\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMr 10 - Readingtree.com.au\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'The   awareness of the emotional life of boys is slowly being recognised as a   critical factor into the development of boys to be strong and   courageous sensitive men. Stuff Happens explores feelings and emotions   in an entertaining and humorous way, allowing boys to understand that it   is OK to express emotion. This can only be positive! I highly  recommend  and love the books!' \u003cb\u003eDeborah Jepsen, Educational and Developmental Psychologist -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelbourne Child Psychology \/ School Psychology Services\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'As   a mum to two boys aged 8 and 10, I was thrilled to find a book series   that provided very real 'boy dilemmas' and connected feelings and   behaviours, which can be really confusing for boys. What was even more   exciting was how much the boys ate it up. My eldest read the first book   in one sitting and I was back at the bookshop the next day to buy the   entire series! My youngest loved being read to and was so engaged and   interested in all the characters and their issues. Can't wait for the   next instalment.'\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarita Evans - Mum to Rupert, 10, and Henry, 8\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445876195486,"sku":"UBD-9780143308126","price":12.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143308126.jpg?v=1790749282","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143308126","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}