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Blonde hare ...
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’n Skitterwit glimlag ...
Natasja is perfek. Dit besef Jak die oomblik toe sy by die klas se deur instap. Maar hy is net ’n doodgewone ou. Hoe kan hy die mooiste meisie in die skool se aandag trek? Julia, sy beste vriendin, het ’n plan ...
Helderblou oë ...
’n Skitterwit glimlag ...
Natasja is perfek. Dit besef Jak die oomblik toe sy by die klas se deur instap. Maar hy is net ’n doodgewone ou. Hoe kan hy die mooiste meisie in die skool se aandag trek? Julia, sy beste vriendin, het ’n plan ...
95 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2012
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About the author
Jaco Jacobs
331 books109 followersJaco Jacobs grew up in a small Karoo town in South Africa, where he fell in love with books at a very young age. His writing career started at school, with his participation in numerous competitions for aspiring writers, and the publication of his first short stories in magazines.
At 18 he wrote his first youth novel, Pretpark, which was later published by Human & Rousseau.
Jaco has published more than 180 books for children and young people, including picture books, collections of children’s verse, and non-fiction. More than a million copies of his books have been sold and for the past few years, he has been one of the bestselling authors in the South African market.
In addition to this, he has translated more than 300 children’s books into Afrikaans, among them four Tintin titles as well as books by Michael Rosen, Chris Riddell, Charles Fuge, Julia Donaldson and Jessica Townsend. He believes humour is one of the key ingredients in an enjoyable children’s book, and his books, such as My ouma is ’n rock-ster and Wurms met tamatiesous, and his translations are characterized by a strong element of fun.
Jaco was awarded the Alba Bouwer Prize (twice), the MML Literature Award, the Elsabé Steenberg Prize for Children’s Book Translation, the South African Translator’s Institute Award for Children’s Book Translation, the Tienie Holloway Medal, the Scheepers Prize, the Rapport/kykNET Prize and the C.P. Hoogenhout Medal, and has won twenty-nine ATKV Children’s Book Awards (the only book award in Afrikaans where children get tot vote for their favourite books). In 2008, his youth novel Suurlemoen! was named an international IBBY Honour Book. Two of his novels for teenagers, Suurlemoen! and Oor ’n motorfiets, ’n zombiefliek en lang getalle wat deur elf gedeel kan word, have been adapted into full-length feature films.
In 2018, translations of ’n Goeie dag vir boomklim (A Good Day for Climbing Trees) and Oor ’n motorfiets, ’n zombiefliek en lang getalle wat deur elf gedeel kan word (A Good Night for Shooting Zombies) were published internationally by acclaimed British publisher Oneworld, and the Italian edition of A Good Day for Climbing Trees was released in 2019. A Good Day for Climbing Trees and A Good Night for Shooting Zombies were both longlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Award.
Jaco is also a freelance journalist, columnist and long-distance runner who has completed the Comrades Marathon twice. He lives in Bloemfontein with his wife, Elize, two daughters, Mia and Emma, as well as two-and-a-half dogs, a cat and a pet python.
At 18 he wrote his first youth novel, Pretpark, which was later published by Human & Rousseau.
Jaco has published more than 180 books for children and young people, including picture books, collections of children’s verse, and non-fiction. More than a million copies of his books have been sold and for the past few years, he has been one of the bestselling authors in the South African market.
In addition to this, he has translated more than 300 children’s books into Afrikaans, among them four Tintin titles as well as books by Michael Rosen, Chris Riddell, Charles Fuge, Julia Donaldson and Jessica Townsend. He believes humour is one of the key ingredients in an enjoyable children’s book, and his books, such as My ouma is ’n rock-ster and Wurms met tamatiesous, and his translations are characterized by a strong element of fun.
Jaco was awarded the Alba Bouwer Prize (twice), the MML Literature Award, the Elsabé Steenberg Prize for Children’s Book Translation, the South African Translator’s Institute Award for Children’s Book Translation, the Tienie Holloway Medal, the Scheepers Prize, the Rapport/kykNET Prize and the C.P. Hoogenhout Medal, and has won twenty-nine ATKV Children’s Book Awards (the only book award in Afrikaans where children get tot vote for their favourite books). In 2008, his youth novel Suurlemoen! was named an international IBBY Honour Book. Two of his novels for teenagers, Suurlemoen! and Oor ’n motorfiets, ’n zombiefliek en lang getalle wat deur elf gedeel kan word, have been adapted into full-length feature films.
In 2018, translations of ’n Goeie dag vir boomklim (A Good Day for Climbing Trees) and Oor ’n motorfiets, ’n zombiefliek en lang getalle wat deur elf gedeel kan word (A Good Night for Shooting Zombies) were published internationally by acclaimed British publisher Oneworld, and the Italian edition of A Good Day for Climbing Trees was released in 2019. A Good Day for Climbing Trees and A Good Night for Shooting Zombies were both longlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Award.
Jaco is also a freelance journalist, columnist and long-distance runner who has completed the Comrades Marathon twice. He lives in Bloemfontein with his wife, Elize, two daughters, Mia and Emma, as well as two-and-a-half dogs, a cat and a pet python.
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December 26, 2021
Jaco Jacobs spin hier 'n heerlik verrassende liefdesverhaal vir lesers wat 'n bietjie sukkel met Afrikaans. Die taal en woordeskat is redelik eenvoudig, maar die speelse teks is redelik gesofistikeerd, veral weens die manier waarop die leser betrek en aangespreek word. Nicolene Louw se spitsvondige illustrasies ondersteun die prettige atmosfeer.
Although the language and vocabulary in this school-romance is fairly simple, the narrative is rather sophisticated, using some pomo techniques like addressing the reader as if s/he is part of the conversation the narrator is conducting. Great fun!
Although the language and vocabulary in this school-romance is fairly simple, the narrative is rather sophisticated, using some pomo techniques like addressing the reader as if s/he is part of the conversation the narrator is conducting. Great fun!
April 10, 2018
A great book for second language Afrikaans speakers looking to exercise their Afrikaans muscles.
December 18, 2021
Hierdie liefdesintrige wat stereotipering, misplaaste verliefdheid en katteskoue betrek, werk uitstekend as voorgeskrewe boek vir Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal in Graad 8. Vermaaklik, tekstueel ongewoon, prettig - net reg!
January 29, 2018
The book was very awesome and it was intersing
April 25, 2022
Uh help idk how to read this without buying it... Wait can you even do that... This is urgent please!!!
August 10, 2022
it says i am reading this book but i am not i am just on the same place as where i started
September 11, 2020
honestly really boring jak is a huge simp that girl seems a bout twenty and was held back the others were all pervs super boring wish I never had to read this expected a plot twist but nothing happened all there was was those girls drinking soda and jak simping and the other pervs
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March 5, 2022What one will do while invigilating.
The first Afrikaans book I have read since I was forced to at school. Young - but then that is the intended demographic.
The first Afrikaans book I have read since I was forced to at school. Young - but then that is the intended demographic.
March 22, 2025
Die perfekte boek vir tieners. Ek het so gelag.
The perfect book for teenagers. I laughed so hard.
The perfect book for teenagers. I laughed so hard.
April 27, 2023
Originally written and published in Afrikaans, this book for teens was hailed as ideal for Afrikaans first additional language Grade 8 pupils. Now translated into English by André Trantraal, the reverse is certainly true. Afrikaans readers wishing to improve their English skills, will enjoy this story about friendship, but also dealing with less kind issues such as stereotyping and jealousy.
Jake is a shy, likeable and nerdy guy who loves music and his guitar. His best friend, Julia, lives next door. In fact, with bedroom windows are close enough to send message via “Pegpost”, a touch that I found most original. When a beautiful new girl is introduced to their class, Jake not only loses his heart, but also his best friends, including Julia.
The story carries a strong message about the value of true friendship, also that perfect appearances does not guarantee integrity and loyalty.
The book is fun to read, with plenty of variety in font types and layout, complimented by catchy illustrations by Nicolene Louw.
Jake is a shy, likeable and nerdy guy who loves music and his guitar. His best friend, Julia, lives next door. In fact, with bedroom windows are close enough to send message via “Pegpost”, a touch that I found most original. When a beautiful new girl is introduced to their class, Jake not only loses his heart, but also his best friends, including Julia.
The story carries a strong message about the value of true friendship, also that perfect appearances does not guarantee integrity and loyalty.
The book is fun to read, with plenty of variety in font types and layout, complimented by catchy illustrations by Nicolene Louw.
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