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The Boy and the Spy
  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143309284
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $21.00

The Boy and the Spy

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3 Apr 2017
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3 Apr 2017
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A thrilling wartime story from the bestselling author of the Specky Magee series.

Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever has enough to eat. But when Antonio decides to trust a man who has literally fallen from the sky, he leaps into an adventure that will change his life and maybe even the future of Sicily…
  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143309284
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $21.00
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About the author

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.
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Also by Felice Arena

Hunt for the Nighthawks
My Big Secret
The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan
The Besties Make a Splash
The Besties Party On
The Besties to the Rescue
The Besties Show and Smell
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Praise for The Boy and the Spy

The Boy and the Spy ... is a fast-paced and exciting book that will have you eagerly turning each page to find out just what happens next.

Alan Edwards, Bookshelf

Awards & recognition

WA Young Readers Book Award

Shortlisted  •  2020  •  Older Readers Award

WA Young Readers Book Award

Shortlisted  •  2020  •  Older Readers Award

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards

Shortlisted  •  2018  •  8–10 Years

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards

Shortlisted  •  2018  •  8–10 Years