Bodger

by Peter D. Jeans

While Angus McCrea tries to deal with the loss of his father and his mother's new husband, he receives a puppy for his birthday, and together have numerous adventures in 1940s Australia.

Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kirsti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, this story was sad, as most animal stories are. The story didn't really focus on the dog consistently though, but the main character, Gus makes up for it. His voice keeps the reading interesting, and I fell easily into the story. I think the slang and the way the boys spoke to each other helped. Talking about things like lack of money, school etc, made the boy come alive, and his descriptions of Bodger make him come alive too.

A really good Australian story, that didn't put me off by being too Australian (If you know what I mean? Some stories jam the 'idea' of Australia so far down your throat that it comes out as something you know isn't Australian, at least as you see it) It's a good story of childhood too, Angus never loses that appealing innocence to situations that adults bring about. A quick read, but a good one, and I am sure kids and adults alike can enjoy this non assuming story.

[Eleanor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favourite book in primary school and my mum recently tracked down a secondhand copy for me. I just reread it and enjoyed it just as much as I did 17 years ago.

[Leeanne Thwaite]

What a lovley story. Set in Western Australia. a real insight into how life was lived all those years ago. Reminds me of our lovly blue healer loving, loyal and courages to the end.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I'd read this book as a child. The way it dealt with the questions any child would ask was just spectacular, and it really did seem like an eleven-year-old boy was narrating the book.

[Pt · Rating 5 out of 5]

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