Middle Grade
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Here's what readers have to say about this book....
I loved this charming book! It made me smile, and laugh, and shed a tear (twice). The story is pretty straightforward and contains all the elements you'd want to see in a children's book. It has useful messages about dealing with tricky situations and challenging feelings. And it has an ending which is optimistic without being saccharin and pat. Best of all, the voice of Nev, the 9 year-old narrator is funny and real, and keeps the story moving along at pace.
Nev’s life stinks. His mother left, and he lives with his Dad, who is a bit weird. The school bully, Kez, is making his life a misery.
The best things in Nev’s life are his five hens, especially his favourite, The Clocker. He can talk to her, and she understands.
After struggling to find something to write for a poetry competition, Nev decides on a poem about The Clocker. He is chosen to represent his school and read his poem at the Regional Schools’ Poetry Festival.
On the downside, the poem ramps up the bullying. Will Nev ever gain the confidence to stand up to Kez?
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