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“This book speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever been a teenager or is struggling through that tumultuous time right now. Flynn writes with enormous insight, compassion and credibility –as well as humour—to convey the fears, hurts and confusion of his likeable character, Alex...” “Told with loads of action and entertaining dialogue, Flynn's skill as a writer for pre-teens is knowing both his audience and subject matter very well. The language of the schoolyard is captured beautifully…” “ Alex Jackson: Closing Out is a thoroughly enjoyable, unpatronising exercise in giving teenage boys what they want: sex and success." “This novel has it all—humour, snappy dialogue, skateboarding culture and even moral dilemmas. In a remarkably short space, characters are deftly sketched and memorable.” QLD Education Department 2002 “Told in a gripping narrative, the story deals realistically and sensitively with such issues as bullying, tolerance, friendship, conformity and peer pressure.” “This book will fly off the shelf because the characters are real people, the setting and situations are authentic, and the plot moves quickly.” “ Alex Jackson: Grommet is a superbly written novel for teens. [It] is recommended as being an engagingly, deftly written story about handling common teenage trials.” “… an excellent read, drawing on the vocabulary of the modern adolescent, and presenting a credible student-eye view of life in the early teens.” WA Education Department 2001 “Young readers, girls and boys, will love the action and humour in the story and perhaps reflect on the social comment.”Courier Mail 2001 “Pat Flynn's debut offering provides us with a witty assessment of adolescent life, and there's no doubt teenagers in particular will find it relevant.” “This is an excellent read for boys as they will be entertained by the well-paced action that captures the essence of skateboard culture.” “It's heart-warming, amusing, true-to-life…” “Author Pat Flynn captures the mood, language and social mores of street kids and skateboarders flawlessly, adding a sharp credibility to this topical, achingly contemporary and gritty urban drama which readers, particularly boys, will love!” Your EmailsOver the past three years I have received hundreds of emails about the Alex Jackson series. Thank you! Below are some of the comments made about the books. I loved grommet i'm obsessed with it I was geting busted because i was reading it in english class. From Dan I really love your books! They were so great! I was reading them and I understand why teens love it. I mean, I kinda like english and my teacher makes us do heaps of profound thinking. When I read your books, I feel as if those sentences have more meaning to it, like, you wrote them, not just to fill up the book, but also teach teens something. OMG, how nerdy do I sound? Elaine Our Year 9 Literacy class has just finished reading your book "Alex Jackson Grommet". As the teacher I loved it - the way it was written, the fact that it was set in Brisbane, the language used and the relationships between the characters. In my class of all boys and 1 girl I read the book aloud. They loved it and wouldn't let me stop. So thank-you for writing such an enjoyable book for teenage readers and especially boys. Sandy Your three books are easily the best books i have ever read. That isn't much credit really, i haven't read many books but maybe i'll start now. The Alex Jackson ones I really connected with. I'm in year 8 in Melbourne, and my plan is to go to the skatepark lots and chat to everyone there until i meet someone like casey. Then, i'll learn to skate, then, I'll go on a Zen tour, then, I'll meet a girl... I hope to be done by 16, a year later than Alex because he had the speed of books. Thanks for the motivation. Your no. 1 Fan, Harley (yeah i get the motorbike joke alot) Hi pat, I'm a 13 year old from QLD. I borrowed Alex Jackson:Grommet from the school library & I've been hocked ever since. Okay this is a desperate plead from a 13 year old...PLEASE ! can U write till Alex & Beckey r in year 12??!!! Me and me friends love these books. so please answer these or just write the books. From Kia it's me agian charlie. hey would it be a trouble to write another alex jackson book because i love the books and all my friends have read them and they said, "please tell pat to write another one" But like i said in my last e-mail the series were really thought provoking. I would just like to say how much your books have changed me. CHARLIE I have just read Alex Jackson: closing out and i really understood what you were saying. the book is one of the best i have ever read. im in year 10 aswell and not only did the book relate to real life its as though well i dont know but its good. Please, please write more. They are too good. I love them. Love Jess. I have been reading your books Alex Jackson, Grommet and SWA and I'm really looking forward to Closing Out. I'm one of those kids who hate reading but when I picked up Grommet I couldn't put it down, I was a magnet to it. You have inspired me to read more and I really thank you for that. by Jack hey! my name is Laura and I am a 14 year old skaty chick! I just finished reading your book and I thought it was pretty awesome! It was also cool coz you said stuff about chicks who skate, not just guys, which is really good! well i look forward to reading more of your stuff - it kix! Luv Laura Alex Jackson (Grommit and SWA) were the first two novel's i have read completly. (In my life) it sounds strange but i have never liked reading until i read your books. I can't explain how i feel. I truely loved reading them. Claire
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