So far, Marc E. Jarvis has lost a white football boot, a school tie and a best friend.
But there's more in store for him when he completes Work Experiences at a local car yard - where his world is truly rocked, shocked and shaken.
Then Marc meets Electra.
And nothing will ever be the same again...
A story of true friends, crazed coaches, shooting stars and loves lost and found.
This was the last on my "to read" list for the CBCA's short-listed books, as it was the book that I thought I would like least. I'm not sure what didn't appeal to me - perhaps it was the cover? And the blurb on the back of the book didn't exactly send me into raptures either. A book about a young guy who likes footy? Not really my cup of tea, I thought.
However.
I loved this book! It was so funny; I mean, seriously laugh-out-loud funny. Some of the things Marc and his friends come out with - truly funny one-liners and ridiculous situations that are hilariously cringeworthy in their "Yup, I've been there!" believability.
I'm glad I gave this book a go, it has a big thumbs up from me. I think this book would appeal to high school students, in particular boys who would be able to relate well to Marc. The themes that this novel explores - friendship, family, loss, acceptance - are woven into a story that is at once entertaining and thought-provoking.
