Rocky by Amanda O'Shea | PB" fast paced and humorous a very Tasmanian tale (which) touches on some of the more difficult aspects of childhood such as loss, hardship, bullying and family relationships" Sonia Strong, author of Tazzie the Turbo Chook Finds her Feet and The Boobook's Nook Ollie lives in Deloraine, Tasmania with his aunt and uncle. One day, at a local truck stop, Ollie finds Rocky, a one eyed, one legged rooster with a taste for rotting hamburgers. Reluctantly, his

for better or for worse

bringing in the necessities of life and taking away island produce including livestock

is now a leader of the Restore Pedder mission

depriving water frontage

Little Penguin was joined by Fur Seal

The narrative is immediate

Exquisitely illustrated

had an idyllic boyhood in an idyllic place

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“With colourful illustrations and delightful characters

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Avery McDougall lives in Launceston and works in youth support services

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