48 Shades of Brown
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| Author | Nick Earls |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Published | 1999 (Penguin Books) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-14-028769-8 |
| OCLC | 44838606 |
| LC Class | PZ7.E1264 Aae 1999 |
48 Shades of Brown is the title of a young-adult novel by Australian author Nick Earls, published by Penguin Books in 1999. The novel was awarded Children's Book of the Year: Older Readers by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000. The novel has been adapted into a play and a film.
Plot
In his final year at school, and with his parents overseas, Dan is forced to grow up fast when he moves in with his 22-year-old aunt Jacq and her eccentric friend Naomi. His story is light-hearted and funny, with a definite twist of insanity.
Adaptations
In 2001, Philip Dean adapted the novel into a play for the La Boite Theatre Company. The play's script was published by Currency Press.[1] The novel was also adapted into a film, titled 48 Shades, which is now available on DVD after screening across cinemas in Australia in 2006.
References
- ↑ Dean, Philip (2001). 48 Shades of Brown. Sydney: Currency Press. ISBN 9780868196527.
External links
- Children's Book Council of Australia The Children's Book Of The Year Awards: Winners and Shortlists 2000–2009.
- Sunny Garden Official Nick Earls website blurb, praise and jacket designs.