Description of book
Will is in trouble and everyone's worried. They reckon it's because of what happened six months ago. He doesn't know what they're on about.
The latest incident lands him in Deputy Waddlehead's office. His school career is over. That is, until his 'concerned' English teacher fixes it so he gets a punishment ten thousand times worse than expulsion - helping out with the school musical.
This is where the real trouble starts. What do you do with a year seven trombone-playing geek who appoints you as his new best friend, teachers who never get off your back, a really hot girl who thinks you're an idiot, and a rugby-playing jock who doesn't realise how dangerous it is to go to a boys' school and act like you actually enjoy singing and dancing?
It's a completely different world, and Will is determined not to get sucked in.
Reviews
'Will's voice is so authentic and strong that you feel as if you either knew him, want to know him, or hope that one day you'll come across him.' Melina Marchetta, bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi
'This book is to boys what LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI was to girls. Highly recommended.' Australian Booksellers Association Kids’ Reading Guide 2006-2007
‘With a fresh style, an innovative approach to dialogue to hook the boys, and lashings of teen angst and emotional development to entertain the girls, WILL has great appeal for a wide audience. Highly recommended.' Australian Bookseller & Publisher
'Will is a first novel from a huge talent ... Totally enjoyable and highly recommended.' Manly Daily
‘Boyd's experiences as a teacher in a Sydney boys' high school were reflected in the deadly accuracy of the dialogue, internal and external, and the often hilarious playground scenes. This is a funny, touching and appealing account of Will's progress from a walking stereotype of an adolescent male to manhood. Recommended.' Helen Purdie, Magpies magazine
‘I really enjoyed reading the book ... [the author’s] knowledge of the schoolyard “shenanigans” is amazing.’ Andrew, year 10
‘I thought that this book was amazing. I loved it! I especially liked that it was from a boy’s point of view... I loved Zach and the fact that he stood up for what he believed in and didn’t mind being called a “geek” or a “nerd” or a “freak”.’ Steph, year 8
‘It helped me to visualise a world where boys actually struggled... I feel like I’ve just experienced the seventeen years of Will Armstrong’s life... It was just amazing from start to finish.’ Patrice, year 8