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One Dead Seagull
At times, life seems brutal to Wayne. His mum and dad have been best enemies since they broke up, he thinks he loves Mandy but she loves Phillip, and his best mate Den is a serious health hazard. Even if Wayne survives the booby-traps and accidents that face him, Den could still get them both killed.
But no matter what the odds, Wayne has a whole lot of living to do. He's determined not to rot in the hot sand like a lone dead seagull.
But no matter what the odds, Wayne has a whole lot of living to do. He's determined not to rot in the hot sand like a lone dead seagull.
- GenresYoung Adult
158 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Scot Gardner
29 books57 followersScot Gardner wasn't born reading and writing; in fact, he left school in year eleven to undertake an apprenticeship in gardening with the local council. He has worked as a waiter, masseur, delivery truck driver, home dad, counselor, and musician.
These days he spends half the year writing and half the year on the road talking to people about his books and the craft of writing.
These days he spends half the year writing and half the year on the road talking to people about his books and the craft of writing.
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September 18, 2022
I'm so happy I found this book again
June 25, 2015
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I first borrowed this book ages ago from a local library and had forgotten I had ever read it until I stumbled across a copy at an Op Shop. It’s one of those books that, when I did lay eyes on it, all of the memories came rushing back so I bought it as a reread. I’m happy to say that my perspective on the book hasn’t changed that much. I still love it.
This book follows the adventures of Wayne, a typical 16 year old Aussie boy, through all of the shenanigans that he gets up to. We see Wayne struggle with coming to terms with losing his hand, falling in love with his best mate’s sister and dealing with a family life that’s always on the verge of turning into World War III. There’s all of the typical stuff, stirring the local bully, trying to avoid his mum, trying to avoid his dad, trying not to get worked up over their divorce, not so secretly admiring girls, crushing on girls and just general teenage boy stuff. The book is just full of typical Aussie characters that are relatable.
I really cannot think of anything else to say about this book. It’s a good fast read and yeah.
Oh I also have to mention that I love this author. I didn’t realise Scott wrote this until I got the book home. I really love one of his other novels, Burning Eddy, which has to be up there with my favourite books of all time. I highly suggest getting around him and reading some of his work! Love it.
I first borrowed this book ages ago from a local library and had forgotten I had ever read it until I stumbled across a copy at an Op Shop. It’s one of those books that, when I did lay eyes on it, all of the memories came rushing back so I bought it as a reread. I’m happy to say that my perspective on the book hasn’t changed that much. I still love it.
This book follows the adventures of Wayne, a typical 16 year old Aussie boy, through all of the shenanigans that he gets up to. We see Wayne struggle with coming to terms with losing his hand, falling in love with his best mate’s sister and dealing with a family life that’s always on the verge of turning into World War III. There’s all of the typical stuff, stirring the local bully, trying to avoid his mum, trying to avoid his dad, trying not to get worked up over their divorce, not so secretly admiring girls, crushing on girls and just general teenage boy stuff. The book is just full of typical Aussie characters that are relatable.
I really cannot think of anything else to say about this book. It’s a good fast read and yeah.
Oh I also have to mention that I love this author. I didn’t realise Scott wrote this until I got the book home. I really love one of his other novels, Burning Eddy, which has to be up there with my favourite books of all time. I highly suggest getting around him and reading some of his work! Love it.
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