Specky Magee and the Battle of the Young Guns
Author: Felice Arena
Author: Garry Lyon
Book 7 in the Specky Magee series
Pages: 234
Published: 2009
Age: 10+
This has been an absolute battle...the ultimate battle of the young guns!
As Specky battles it out in the state carnival for a chance to play on the hallowed MCG turf, back at school he has a fight on his hands just to be allowed to play with his beloved Booyong Lions. And when his long-lost grandpa comes to visit, it's all-out war at home as well...Specky's loyalty to his friends, his team and to AFL will be tested like never before.
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!