Okine (217 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mike Amon just wants to fit in. He wants to be a star athlete. He wants his dad to stop embarrassing him. He wants his first kiss. He also wants his mum to survive. When his mum is diagnosed with advanced cancer, Mike figures if he gets his own life right and makes his mum proud, maybe it'll be enough to help her get better.But this might be harder than it looks. First, he has to move in with his African dad whose skills in the kitchen don't extend beyond heating up frozen chicken nuggets. Then he has to contend with the school bully who has it in for him, and all while navigating puberty as a late bloomer and trying to face a serious phobia of jellyfish.As if that wasn't enough, the girl he has a crush on has her own heartbreak to deal with, and after a dramatic encounter down at the Jetty, Mike finds himself being rushed to hospital nursing the worst injury imaginable. If he can't even sort out his own problems, how can he possibly save his mum?Based on Matt Okine's award-winning stand-up show, this is a heart-breaking and hilarious story about trying to grow up when everything around you is falling down.'An extremely talented storyteller and comedian . . . this book is full of heart and humour' RONNY CHIENG'Hilarious, heartfelt, and utterly ridiculous in all the right ways' ALEX DYSON'Intimate and affecting' CLAUDIA KARVAN 'This book pulses with nostalgia . . . a compelling novel that is difficult to put down' BOOKS + PUBLISHING Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praise for USA, Where Dogs Have More Rights Than You Do: This witty, satirical examination of dogs' rights in each American state spins the carefree lives of man's best friend into a surprising reflection on humanity itself. Okine makes a clear, convincing case that America truly is 'a dog's world.' - BookLife by Publishers Weekly, ★★★★★A funny and engaging look at American dog culture.Okine has an admirable grasp on the subtle nuances that define each state's unique culture. Still, the engaging narrative more than accomplishes its goal of taking readers on a diverting and amusing canine-themed tour of America - one state at a time, one bark at a time. - Kirkus ReviewsA delightful, informative travel guide for dog lovers. Okine's humorous cultural survey tracks dog culture across the United States. flush with keen observations shared in an upbeat tone.​​​​​​​- Foreword Clarion Reviews, ★★★★An alphabetical journey like no other, Okine gives an entertaining and frequently tongue-in-cheek overview of life as a canine in every state across America. The frequent wordplay and self-aware asides make it an effortless read, whether or not you intend to hit the road. With constant flashes of humor and endearing colloquial details that show the author's wit and research he committed to this project, Okine celebrates the love for dogs across our hilarious patchwork of a nation, cleverly combining a pet guide, travel guide, and eye-opening social commentary.- Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★A very funny, easy read which will appeal to all-even if you're not a dog lover. Forget cupholders-Alabama trucks are built for paws on the dash and tails wagging at full speed. - Reedsy Discovery, ★★★★Okine's patter is clever.For California, he answers 'Dog, no question. You're a sun-kissed influencer, pampered by fans and you never have to pay for parking.'- BlueInk ReviewBook 2 in the USA the Land with at Least 50 Options series. A hilarious and eye-opening tour of America's states-one barking mad, bone-laced, paw-approved policy at a time.…

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Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Matt Okine Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 SOON TO BE A MAJOR FEATURE FILM SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA MATT RICHELL AWARD 2020 'a delicate balancing act of humour and heart . a heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious read' - The Herald Sun 'An extremely talented storyteller and comedian.this book is full of heart and humour' - Ronny Chieng 'a compelling novel that is difficult to put down' - Books + Publishing Mike Amon is a regular teenager. All he wants is to fit in. He wants to sit at the cool bench. He wants to be a star athlete. He wants his first kiss. He also wants his mum to survive. When his mum is suddenly diagnosed with advanced breast and brain cancer, Mike knows it's a long shot, but if he manages to achieve his dreams, maybe it'll give his mum enough strength to beat an incurable disease. In the meantime, he has to live with his African dad whom he doesn't really know, a man who has strange foreign ways - and who Mike doesn't really feel comfortable sharing his teenage desires and deepest fears with. He doesn't even want to think about what it might mean if his mum never comes home from the hospital. Based on his award-winning stand-up show, and the loss of his own mother when he was 12, Matt Okine's coming-of-age novel, Being Black n Chicken and Chips, is a funny, heart-warming, and sometimes surreal look at how young people deal with grief, the loss of loved ones, and becoming an adult - all whilst desperately trying to fit in with the other kids. 'Intimate and affecting' - Claudia Karvan 'Hilarious, heartfelt, and utterly ridiculous in all the right ways' - Alex Dyson. Secondhand, Paperback. …

Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Matt Okine Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 232 Created in conjunction with ABC TV, Short Cuts to Glory is the ultimate cookbook for anyone leaving home, becoming independent, or just wanting to impress with minimal kitchen stress. A diverse and generous group of Australian chefs and cooks share their essential recipes, along with step-by-step tips methods and plenty of tips and tricks to help inexperienced home cooks create the best-ever version, plus some variations for good measure. Structured in themed chapters such as The Basics, Last Minute Meals, Date Night and Feed and Army, the book reflects the TV series, which aired on ABC2. Contributors, many with a massive media presence, include: Adriana Zumbo, Miguel Maestre, Colin Fassnidge, Neil Perry, Justine Schofield, Hayden Quinn, Tom Walton, Christine Manfield, Giovanni Pilu, Monday Morning Cooking Club, Jill Dupleix, Martin Boetz, Stefano Manfredi, Mark Best, Brigitte Hafner, Bernard Chu. Secondhand, Paperback. …

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