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'A fabulously funny madcap adventure from the multi-talented actor, director and writer Richard Roxburgh, now writing and illustrating books for children.
'Artie and his best friend Bumshoe have stumbled upon a Cave-of-Possibly-Stolen-Stuff, and along with it a gang of shady characters including scary Mary, fang-toothed Funnel-web and the devious Mayor Grime.
'Artie and Bumshoe's attempt to solve the mystery sparks a chaotic chain of events that involves kidnapping, puppy-dog cutlets, modern art and pioneering the sport of the bungee- wedgie.
'It's a sticky situation and if Artie's going to he might need help from family, friends, a little old lady, a small dog and the Fartex 120Y.
'A fabulously funny, madcap adventure from the multi-talented Richard Roxburgh. ' (Publication summary)
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Other Formats
- Dyslexic edition.
- Sound recording.
- Large print.
Works about this Work
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[Review Essay] Artie and Grime Wave
2016
single work
review
essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books For Children , November vol. 31 no. 5 2016; (p. 40)Australian actor, Richard Roxburgh's first children's novel is a humorous adventure story about two boys trying to expose the criminal antics of some mischievous adults. Artie, and his friend, Bumshoe stumble upon a Cave-of Possibly-Stolen-Stuff and an extremely suspicious looking gang individuals.' (Introduction)
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Review : Artie and the Grime Wave
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , October 2016;
— Review of Artie and the Grime Wave 2016 single work children's fiction -
Richard Roxburgh Takes to a New Stage: Writing and Illustrating a Children's Book
2016
single work
column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 15 October 2016; -
Richard Roxburgh on Cleaver Greene, Failure and Writing a Kid's Book
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , October 2016;
— Review of Artie and the Grime Wave 2016 single work children's fiction'Richard Roxburgh is best known for his roles on the big and small screen. But recently he's been channelling his creativity in a new direction.'
'The acclaimed actor is about to publish his first book, Artie and the Grime Wave, which he wrote and illustrated. ...'
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Richard Roxburgh
Linda Morris
(interviewer),
2016
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 8-9 October 2016; (p. 18) The Sydney Morning Herald , 8-9 October 2016; (p. 24) 'He is an accomplished actor and now children's author, but he says he doesn't need an editor - his sons are quite the critics, writes Linda Morris.'
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Richard Roxburgh on Cleaver Greene, Failure and Writing a Kid's Book
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , October 2016;
— Review of Artie and the Grime Wave 2016 single work children's fiction'Richard Roxburgh is best known for his roles on the big and small screen. But recently he's been channelling his creativity in a new direction.'
'The acclaimed actor is about to publish his first book, Artie and the Grime Wave, which he wrote and illustrated. ...'
-
Review : Artie and the Grime Wave
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , October 2016;
— Review of Artie and the Grime Wave 2016 single work children's fiction -
Richard Roxburgh
Linda Morris
(interviewer),
2016
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 8-9 October 2016; (p. 18) The Sydney Morning Herald , 8-9 October 2016; (p. 24) 'He is an accomplished actor and now children's author, but he says he doesn't need an editor - his sons are quite the critics, writes Linda Morris.' -
Richard Roxburgh Takes to a New Stage: Writing and Illustrating a Children's Book
2016
single work
column
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 15 October 2016; -
[Review Essay] Artie and Grime Wave
2016
single work
review
essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books For Children , November vol. 31 no. 5 2016; (p. 40)Australian actor, Richard Roxburgh's first children's novel is a humorous adventure story about two boys trying to expose the criminal antics of some mischievous adults. Artie, and his friend, Bumshoe stumble upon a Cave-of Possibly-Stolen-Stuff and an extremely suspicious looking gang individuals.' (Introduction)
Awards
- 2017 winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Eight to 10 Years
- 2017 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — The John Marsden Book of the Year for Older Children
- 2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Younger Readers
- 2017 longlisted Indie Awards — Children's