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The Undys: Wet and Wild

Puffin, 2008, illustrated by Gus Gordon

Author's Notes

The Undys: Wet and Wild is book four in the Undys series. This one takes Josh and Phil, along with Aunty Faber, Amy, Summer and Daniel, on a long-weekend camping trip. They race paddle-boats, have a greasy pole battle, hunt for some tasty treasure and end up in a classic beach volleyball battle with that bully Bladen Bolter and his family and friends.

And here's a review or two from the media ...

"The sporting contests are used as easy-to-follow narrative structures in which to explore such issues as male-female relations, extended families and racial tolerance - but not in a heavy-handed way. Wagner has an obvious affection for his characters, which, combined with his gentle humour, simple language and clear writing, should make Wet and Wild a hit with reluctant readers." Perth's Child

"... a paeon of praise to friendship, inclusiveness and loving... It would be hard not to like this group with their sense of fun, genuine affection for each other and real sense of justice," Magpies Magazine on book four, Wet and Wild

"This is a great book not just because of the four hilarious stories about ... a camping holiday with family and friends, but the rewards between each chapter." Sunday Mail Adelaide

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