'Getting Dusty is the much anticipated sequel to Jared Thomas' CBCA longlisted junior fiction Uncle Xbox (2023).
'When Dusty bloodies his bully's nose in a soccer tournament, he finds himself grounded for a week. Feeling this is unfair, Dusty gets upset and it's up to Uncle Xbox to help him understand why his actions have consequences and that he can learn from his mistakes. If this lesson includes catching some nice waves, who is he to argue. From the author of The Game Day series, My Spare Heart, Calypso Summer, and Songs that sound like Blood, Jared Thomas has sensitively captured Dusty's world and childhood challenges, with integrity, humour and heart.' (Publication summary)
Uncle Xbox
Uncle Xbox : Getting Dusty
Broome
:
Magabala Books
,
2023
25540281
2023
single work
children's fiction
children's
''Nooooo,' I yelled and then Mum ran into the room in panic. 'What is it, what is it?!' she yelled, shaking me by the shoulder. 'Mum, Marcus took the Xbox,' I cried. 'Good!' Mum said, 'Maybe now you can help out with the chores a bit more.' A coming-of-age story for young gamers, that offers gentle insights into growing up, family and finding your place in a digital world. Or not. Dusty spends a lot of time playing games online, and usually with his stepdad, Marcus. One Saturday morning, Marcus loads his things into his car and leaves. He takes his Xbox. Dusty is determined to buy an Xbox of his own and tries odd jobs that don't quite work out. That is until cool Uncle Rick turns up. Uncle Rick introduces Dusty to surfing and teaches him about culture and Country. Dusty swiftly discovers that there is more to life than gaming.'
(Publication summary)
