{"product_id":"9780143571193","title":"Conrad Cooper's Last Stand","description":"Author: Agnew, Leonie\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143571193\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin NZ\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 Apr 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConradCooper has justdecided that Tane, the god of the forest, is the perfect guy to solve his problems. Leonie Agnew's \u003ci\u003eConrad Cooper's Last Stand \u003c\/i\u003eis a surprising, brave and award-winning novel for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction 2015\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorylines NotableBook Award 2015\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Conrad Cooper is the most lovable \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efictional character I have come across since Frankie Parsons in \u003ci\u003eThe 10pm Question\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Agnew is an astounding writer . . . Everybody should read this, no matter what age.' Sarah Forster, \u003ci\u003eWe Love Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Agnew keeps the balance just right with humour and heart.' \u003ci\u003eNorth \u0026amp; South\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'The story has integrity . . .Agnew's characterisation, relationships and dialogue are spot-on, and very funny'. Judges' report, LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDear Tane, I've never prayed to a god, so hope this is okay. If I get it wrong, don't strike me down with a thunderbolt or anything - I'm just a kid. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ConradCooper needs a favour. He's just found out about Tane, the god of the forest, and he's decided that Tane is the perfect guy to solve his family problems. After all, the more high-profile gods probably have huge waiting lists, right? In return, Conrad will do anything to repay Tane, no matter how much trouble it causes. But will a Maori god listen to the prayers of aten-year-old Pakeha boy? And, worse still, does Tane even exist?\u003cbr\u003e Set in 1978 against the Bastion Point occupation,\u003ci\u003eConrad Cooper's Last Stand\u003c\/i\u003eis junior fiction full of humour but with a powerful core. Award-winning author Leonie Agnew has created a surprising, brave and completely engaging novel for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445880750238,"sku":"UBD-9780143571193","price":16.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143571193.jpg?v=1790749370","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143571193","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}