Creepy Cool

Andrew Daddo, Craig Smith

In this stand-alone sequel to Writing in Wet Cement, Angus Humpleberry finds himself more than ready for the 'blokey' part of growing up, but not ready for the 'girly' bits at all! The story opens with Frances teaching him how to kiss, but he needn't worry: she's only using him for practice till James Beilby grows up and takes an interest in her. Angus may not be ready for a girlfriend but he is certainly more than ready to get his farm motorbike licence. He passes the test, then sneaks Pops's bike and takes it for a spin without permission. He gets stuck in the mud at the legendary billabong called Creepy Cool, and when he can't get it out he runs to Billy Wesson's house to get help. They get back, and the bike's gone! When he gets back home he finds that the two girls have played a trick on him and the bike's safely back where it belongs. Adventures in growing up and going 'out of bounds' for this chaotic but lovable family who have to move to the country while Dad chases new work. A funny and wise story for newly independent readers.