Stuff Happens: Ethan

Oliver Phommavanh

Publisher details

Stuff Happens: Ethan
Author
Oliver Phommavanh
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
28 January, 2015

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Synopsis

Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates.For Ethan it happened when he thought his best friend didn't like him anymore.Ethan is not just bookish - he's book-obsessed, possibly the only boy with a mother begging him to put a book down so he can make friends. Ethan doesn't make friends so easily so he when he does make friends with Trent (they bond over a dinosaur book), Ethan is chuffed and his mum is thrilled. But then Trent discovers downball and Ethan thinks he's lost his best friend, his only friend . . .
Oliver Phommavanh
About the author

Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver is a young Thai-Australian writer for children. He has featured on panels at the Sydney Writers' Festival among many other appearances at festival and writing event as well as in blogs. He has worked as a primary school teacher and now spends his time writing and sharing his writing passion with kids and engaging them with humour. He's also a stand-up comedian and has appeared on national TV and radio as well as a number of well-known comedy venues such as the Comedy Store in Sydney. He is the author of books such as Thai-riffic!, Con-nerd and Natural Born Loser.  

Books by Oliver Phommavanh

Stuff Happens: Ethan
Oliver Phommavanh

Stuff Happens: Ethan

The Other Christy
Oliver Phommavanh

The Other Christy

Con-Nerd
Oliver Phommavanh

Con-Nerd

Super Con-Nerd
Oliver Phommavanh

Super Con-Nerd

Natural Born Loser
Oliver Phommavanh

Natural Born Loser

Funny Bones
Jol Temple, Kate Temple, Oliver Phommavanh

Funny Bones

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