Boy overboard [dyslexic friendly]
Gleitzman, Morris, 1953-2022
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With it's witty humour 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. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to football 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.
Main title:
Boy overboard [dyslexic friendly] / by Morris Gleitzman.
Author:
Edition:
Large print edition
Imprint:
Strawberry Hills, NSW : ReadHowYouWant, 2022.
Collation:
iv, 212 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Dyslexia, can make it hard to recognize and remember words and letters, so font, layouts and spacing stop the page from becoming overcrowded.Irlen syndrome, where words and letters can seem to ‘jump around’, blurry, moving, or disappear, a tinted paper is used that helps reduce visual stresses.
Audience:
Upper primaryFor Ages: 8+ years old
Awards:
Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7-9 ; Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2010 - Fiction for Years 7-9Winner - 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
ISBN:
9780369383235 (paperback)9780369383266 (paperback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
462497
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | GLEITZ | Onloan - Due: 18 May 2025 |