Rockhopper (Little Ark Book) - Softcover

Broome, Errol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1863736786 ISBN 13: 9781863736787

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Quentin's friendship with an old hermit called Augustus Nevermind, who lives in a hole in the rocks and teaches him how to fish, helps him in his relationships with his friend Marion, the school bullies, and even his over-protective widowed mother.Quentin's friendship with an old hermit who teaches him how to fish helps him in his relationships with his friend Marion, the school bullies, and even his over-protective mother

About this title

About the Author:

Errol Broome's writing is noted for its vivid portrayal of the daily dramas of children's lives. Errol is the author of many books for children, including Dear Mr Sprouts, Tangles, Splashback and Quicksilver.

From Booklist:

Gr. 3^-5. Small for his age, Quentin is bullied at school, and he's overprotected by his widowed mother, but he breaks free and finds his manhood when he meets a mysterious mentor who helps him be brave. This story from Australia has too much plot, including an incredible sea rescue and multiple coincidences; and the rite of passage stuff is too heavily underlined. But the characters are drawn with realism and surprise, their dialogue is restrained, and the ocean setting is dramatic. Kids will give themselves over to a story in which the weakling turns out to be a hero who makes his own way home. Hazel Rochman

About this edition

• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• ISBN 10: 1863736786
• ISBN 13: 9781863736787
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: James Ann