Goldfever

Aussie Bites

by Justin D'Ath, Rachel Tonkin (Illustrator)

It's Grand Final day, and Austin is the champion full-forward of his Aussie rules football team. Just before the game, he discovers a gold nugget, right in the middle of the footy field. But he doesn't want anyone else to find out. Suggested level: primary.

72 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2001

About the author

One of twelve children, Justin grew up on a farm in Otaki, New Zealand. He wrote his first book, a ten page cartoon about his pet turtle, Bubble, when he was nine years old. His next cartoon was about Moriarty, his guinea pig, and filled a complete exercise book. When he was eleven, Justin began writing his first novel, but conked out after 35 pages.


Justin D’Ath is the author of over 30 books for children and young adults, including the hugely popular Extreme Adventures series. Other books include Astrid Spark, Fixologist, The Skyflower, Robbie and the Dolphins, Infamous, and Why did the Chykkan cross the Galaxy?


Justin says: ‘My main message is, Enjoy reading

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aussie Bites story about footy. Would be most of interest at Grade 3/4. Story of luck, teamwork.