Liam is ready for something different. After being with the same kids and teachers for years, it’s finally the last term in his last year at
primary school.
He has his routine with his mates before and after school and basketball at lunchtime. Liam enjoys the competition amongst his friends but it’s all getting a bit… boring.
One day his teacher introduces a new student to his class. Clint is tall with a gold chain around his neck and a face so chill, no teacher introductions could ever embarrass him.
Liam is intrigued, and is keen when given the job of showing Clint around. Not that Clint gives any indication that he cares. It’s not long before Liam feels that Clint’s friendship is what he’s been missing – he’s cool, and seems older than everyone else somehow.
But Clint has another side that Liam soon gets caught up in. What’s even worse is now he has no-one to tell, as his other friends won’t speak to him.
Part of the Wombat Shorts book range – ‘Minimal Words, Maximum Impact‘, Bring it Back will appeal to reluctant readers, and sports fans, particularly boys.
Both key characters mirror real-life situations, making this a book readers may see themselves or their mates in.
This short but true-to-life novel gets straight to the story and portrays a challenge kids face every day. It’s about choices, making the right decisions for themselves, and despite trouble coming their way, ultimately has a redeeming ending.
Author – Deborah Kelly
Age – 11+
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(2026, Rhiza Press, Australia, Wombat Books, School, Basketball, Sport, Cool, Last year of primary, Reluctant Readers, Choices, Decisions, Secret, Friendship, Real Life, Crime)