Specky Magee
  • Published: 1 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9780143777168
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $21.00

Specky Magee

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Paperback
1 Mar 2022
EBook
26 Feb 2014
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A 20th anniversary edition of a beloved Australian classic.

The football adventure that started it all!
Simon Magee is twelve and mad about Aussie Rules. He's even got a nickname – 'Specky' – because he takes such spectacular marks. But his family hates footy… So why is there a baby photo of him dressed in footy gear? Determined to find out the truth, Specky uncovers more than he ever bargained for.
Specky Magee is a one gulp book to be read fast and easily . . . Australian Book Review
It's encouraging Aussie Kids to read and enjoy Aussie culture . . . Eddie McGuire, the Herald Sun
  • Published: 1 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9780143777168
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $21.00
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About the authors

Felice Arena

Felice Arena is one of Australia's best-loved children's writers. He is the author and creator of many popular and award-winning children's books for all ages, including the acclaimed historical adventures The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic, The Great Escape and The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan, which was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize. His series include the bestselling Specky Magee books and the popular Besties and Sporty Kids series with Tom Jellett. He is the author and illustrator of My Big Secret.

portrait photo of Felice Arena

Garry Lyon

Garry Lyon debuted with the Melbourne Football Club in 1986, at 18 years of age. He retired 14 years later with Best and Fairest and Leading Goal Kicker awards, Victorian and All Australian selections, and 226 games under his belt. He captained the Demons for seven years, as well as Victoria, and coached the Australian International Rules Team for four years. He is now a football columnist for The Age, commentator for Triple M and the host of Channel 9's football programs The Footy Show and Footy Classified.