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Bumface

Bumface

Published in
1998
3.54
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Description

Angus dreams of being bold, brave, wild and free, like Bumface the pirate in the stories he tells his younger siblings. Instead he's his mum's Mr Dependable, always looking after the younger ones and cleaning up. He's desperate to stop his mum adding another baby to the family so comes up with a plan to prevent her getting pregnant. With a bit of help from his new friend, Rindi, he might just do it . . .
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages

Why to read

  • Entertaining and humorous narrative
  • Relatable characters and family dynamics
  • Themes of personal growth and responsibility
  • Insight into the life of a child actor