{"product_id":"9780143308225","title":"Stuff Happens: Jack","description":"Author: Wilson, Tony\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143308225\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 Jul 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 112 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack is one of the sporty boys, always after a new game to play,   particularly one that allows him to tackle without   getting caught. He and his friends invent You Play, You Pay, and things  don't end well. When Jack, in pain and keen not to get  in trouble, says  it was Fadi's fault, he almost immediately  regrets it, but can't take  it back. Things go from bad to worse as Fadi gets into  more trouble and  Jack feels more and more guilty.\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.\u003cbr\u003e Aimed at boys aged between 7 and  11, the Stuff Happens series  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 Stuff Happens. Real-life stories for boys. Suitable for beginner and newly confident readers.\u003cbr\u003e Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff.\u003cbr\u003e At school, at home, with sport, with mates.\u003cbr\u003e For Jack it happened when a game at recess went wrong.\u003cbr\u003e Jack is one of the sporty boys, and is always after a new game to play,  particularly if he can invent one that allows him to tackle without  getting caught. He and his friends invent You Play, You Pay, and things don't end well. When Jack, in pain and keen not to get  in trouble, says it was Fadi's fault, he almost immediately  regrets it, but can't take it back. Things go from bad to worse as Fadi gets into  more trouble and Jack feels more and more guilty.\u003cbr\u003e http:\/\/www.heraldsun.com.au\/news\/special-features\/books-for-boys-series-stuff-happens-helps-show-boys-how-to-deal-with-their-emotions\/story-fni3wj64-1227246165147\u003cbr\u003e http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/radionational\/programs\/booksandartsdaily\/stuff-happens3a-books-for-boys\/5649918\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Stuff Happens\u003c\/b\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 '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 'The fantastic Stuff Happens series\u003cb\u003e.' reviewZOO\u003c\/b\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 '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 '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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'I liked Jack because I loved the big game Jack played 'You Pay You Play'. I would play that game. Oh and then he got in big trouble by the principal. In the end Jack told the truth about the game and Jack and his friend still got to play  with the Vipers. I learned it is best to tell the truth and things might work out. (Can the next book be Henry please) \u003cb\u003eHenry, aged 8\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445881798814,"sku":"UBD-9780143308225","price":12.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143308225.jpg?v=1790749390","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143308225","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}