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  • Published: 1 August 2002
  • ISBN: 9780141308388
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $21.00

Boy Overboard




Get ready for a wild ride with Boy Overboard by multi-award-winning author Morris Gleitzman ... a story of adventure, ball control and hope!

Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7–9
Longlisted - Family Award for Children's Books 2002 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults
Shortlisted - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 2006 - Fiction for Older Readers
Shortlisted - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Younger Readers

Jamal and Bibi have a dream.

To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins.

Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard.

With its witty humor and powerful themes of courage, determination, and the importance of family, Boy Overboard is sure to leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for Jamal and his journey.

Don't miss out on this must-read middle grade book that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

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PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN

‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent

‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph

‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times

‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

  • Published: 1 August 2002
  • ISBN: 9780141308388
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $21.00

About the author

Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 43 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.

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Awards & recognition

KANGA Children's Choice Awards

Longlisted  •  2003  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2003  •  Older Readers

WAYRBA Children's Choice Awards

Nominated  •  2003  •  Younger Readers

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2004  •  Fiction for Older Readers

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2005  •  Fiction for Older Readers

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2006  •  Older Readers

BILBY Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2006  •  Fiction for Older Readers

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2006  •  Fiction for Older Readers

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2007  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2007  •  Fiction for Older Readers

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2008  •  Fiction for Older Readers

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2009  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

COOL Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2010  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2010  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2010  •  Fiction for Years 7–9

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2010  •  Younger Readers

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Video
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd | Read Aloud by Morris Gleitzman

Famous picture book HAIRY MACLARY FROM DONALDSON'S DAIRY by New Zealand author Dame Lynley Dodd, read aloud by Morris Gleitzman, author of ONCE, BOY OVERBOARD and TOAD RAGE. Find out more: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hairy-maclary-from-donaldsons-dairy-9780143306153 Hairy Maclary activity pack: https://www.penguin.com.au/activities/2621-hairy-maclary-activity-pack #HairyMaclary #LynleyDodd #MorrisGleitzman