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The Gizmo

By Paul Jennings

Adjectives

humorous quirky engaging thought-provoking

Genres

Humour Fantasy

Synopsis

When a teenager succumbs to peer pressure and steals a peculiar electrical device from a market stall, he is overwhelmed by guilt. Despite his efforts to discard the mysterious gizmo, it stubbornly returns, leading to a series of bizarre and humorous events that teach him valuable lessons about honesty and responsibility.

About the author

Paul Jennings is a much-loved Australian author who writes funny, surprising, and sometimes mysterious stories for children. Many young readers enjoy his ‘Unreal!’ and ‘Unbelievable!’ books, which are full of twists and turns. Paul’s stories are perfect for anyone who likes a good laugh and a clever adventure.

Pages

63 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1994

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