The Flea Thing - Softcover

Falkner, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406315532 ISBN 13: 9781406315530

Publisher: Walker, 2008

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Daniel Scott has a powerful secret he can run fast, superhumanly fast. When his speed wins him a place as the youngest player in history on the New Zealand Warriors rugby league team, it is a dream come true. But as the game of the season looms, Daniel has bigger problems to worry about and he soon realizes that even being a league superstar has its downsides.

About this title

About the Author

Brian Falkner was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He has worked as a radio journalist, radio announcer, graphic designer and internet developer. He has also written several novels for children, including The Real Thing (9781406312386), The Flea Thing and The Super Freak (9781406316117), all of which are set in Glenfield High School. He lives on the North Shore of Auckland.

From the Back Cover

Then I did the Thing the Thing I did when my side was losing and needed to score. The Thing that I had been able to do ever since I could remember. Thirteen-year-old Daniel Scott has a powerful secret he can run fast, superhumanly fast. When his speed wins him a place as the youngest player in history on the New Zealand Warrier s rugby league team, it is a dream come true. But as the game of the season looms, Daniel has bigger problems to worry about and he soon realises that even being a league superstar has its downsides.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406315532
• ISBN 13: 9781406315530
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128