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  • Published: 4 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141307305
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $17.99

Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo




Bestselling author, Tim Winton, delivers the iconic trio of books that are still the foremost definitive texts on contemporary Australian life for teenage boys.

Lockie Leonard, hot surf-rat, is in love. The human torpedo is barely settled into his new school, and already he's got a girl on his mind. And not just any girl: it has to be Vicki Streeton, the smartest, prettiest, richest girl in the class. But what chance have you got when your dad's a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed and the teachers take an instant dislike to you and then you fall in love at twelve-and-three-quarter years old? It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment and some wild, wild times.

  • Published: 4 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141307305
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

Tim Winton

Tim Winton is the author of 30 books. His work has been widely translated and adapted for film, television, stage and radio. He lives in Western Australia.

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Awards & recognition

WAYRBA Children's Choice Awards

Special Mention  •  1991  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  1992  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

KROC Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  1993  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  1994  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  1995  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  1996  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults