Lockie Leonard Legend

In 'Lockie Leonard, Legend,' the third book in Tim Winton's acclaimed series, Lockie has made it through his tumultuous first year of high school, but his world is far from settled. He must now contend with his little brother's burgeoning hormones, a baby sister with unusual eating habits, a police officer dad who arrests a sheep, and a mother who seems emotionally distant. This chapter book, ideal for middle school readers (ages 11-14), offers a humorous yet poignant exploration of family dynamics, self-discovery, and the complexities of growing up in a small town. It's a relatable read for children grappling with changing family relationships and finding their own identity.

Lockie's survived his first year of high school, settling into a new town and his first mad love affair - it's all behind him; he made it! But the world of weirdness hasn't finished with him yet. His little brother's hormones have kicked in, his baby sister refuses to walk or talk - but eats anything in sight - his Dad arrests a sheep and his Mum seems to have checked out of the here and now. As Lockie's world turns upside down, he learns that life is never as simple as it seems and along the way finds out a lot more about himself than he ever realised was there.