Hey Jack! The Toy Sale

Hey Jack! #16

by Sally Rippin

Jack is selling his old toys to make some pocket money. But when he sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea?

This early reader series featuring Billie B. Brown’s best friend, Jack, is full of down-to-earth, real-life, fun and funny stories that boys can enjoy and relate to. With word art or illustrations on every second page, and no huge blocks of text or intimidating words, they're perfect for newly independent readers.

Genres: Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2014

About the author

Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. As a young adult she lived in China for three years, studying traditional Chinese painting. Sally has over seventy books published, many of them award-winning, including two novels for young adults. Her most recent work includes the highly acclaimed children’s novel Angel Creek and the popular Billie B Brown books, which became the highest selling series for 6-8 year olds in Australia within the first year of their release. Sally is Australia’s highest selling female author and her Billie B Brown books have sold more than 4.5 million copies in 14 languages.
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Sally is a popular presenter in schools and at literary festivals both in Australia and overseas and has a regular program on 3RRR interviewing children’s authors and industry professionals. She is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre for marginalized youth and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators. Recently, she and her partner co-founded Story Peddlers, a hand-made performance tent that packs away into a custom-built bike, with the aim of bringing back the art of the roving storyteller.

Reviews

[JonasCephalosaurus Ocra Neo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rate this book four stars because Jack sold his robot dog and he made the wrong choice. he thought that the robot that was spoiled but it was actually he put the battery the wrong way. after that he feel kind of angry. 🐕 after his real dog licked him, then he feel comfortable and not angry again. because he feel that he doesn't really play with his robot dog usually

[Sutton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked when Jack found out that the robot dog worked and that there were a bunch of other toys. Billy and another person named Rebecca came to buy something. Billy didn't buy anything because she didn't have enough money but Rebecca bought a robot dog for $7 but it was supposed to be for $10.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

16 - Sally Rippin, “Hey Jack! The Toy Sale” (Richmond, Victoria, Aust: Hardie Grant Egmont, 2014).
Excellent story that brings to light a common scenario experienced by most kids. This book prompted a lengthy robust discussion about handling this predicament with integrity. Good job, Ms Rippin.
“'I can give you two of these Lego men for half price,' Jack suggests.” (p20)
“But for some reason Jack feels strange. He is not really sure he wanted to sell that robot dog.” (p25)

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

MY son loves this series. This is the second time that we will be reading the books.

Like other books in the series, there is always an element of the emotions that are felt within the journey of being a child.

Insightful, at times funny and always a pleasure to read.

Highly recommended.

[Culleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story that my son loved. We love reading the Hey Jack stories together since he is a beginning reader.