Specky Magee Ready to Make His Mark
Author: Felice Arena
Author: Garry Lyon
Book 1 in the Specky Magee series
Pages: 192
Published: 2002
Age: 10+
Note: This is a revised edition of the book originally titled, 'Specky Magee'.
Simon 'Specky' Magee is twelve years old and mad about Australian Rules football. He's such a talented player he got his nickname 'Specky' for taking 'spec-tacular' marks. Not that anyone in his family would know - or care - about his ability.
When Specky finds a baby photo of himself dressed up in footy gear he is completely confused. Why would his parents have done this when they hate footy so much? Who dressed him in those clothes, and why won't his parents give him a straight answer when he asks them about it? Determined to find out the truth, Specky embarks on a quest that uncovers more than he ever bargained for.
Co-written by highly acclaimed author Felice Arena and AFL legend Garry Lyon, the bestselling Specky Magee has been shortlisted for many Australian children's book awards.
About the Specky Magee Series
Books in series order
- 1.Specky Magee Ready to Make His Mark(2002)
- 2.Specky Magee and the Great Footy Contest(2003)
- 3.Specky Magee and the Season of Champions(2004)
- 4.Specky Magee and the Boots of Glory(2005)
- 5.Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making(2006)
- 6.Specky Magee and the Spirit of the Game(2007)
- 7.Specky Magee and the Battle of the Young Guns(2009)
- 8.Specky Magee and the Best of Oz(2011)
Reading age: 10+ years
Simon 'Specky' Magee is twelve years old and mad about Australian Rules football. He's such a talented player he got his nickname 'Specky' for taking spec-tacular marks. Join rising star, Specky Magee, as he follows his dream to play in the AFL.
Author Felice Arena teams up with footy legend Garry Lyon to create a series full of action and excitement both on and off the field. The perfect books for anyone who loves Aussie Rules Football!