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Pat Flynn Pat Flynn i(A63840 works by)
Born: Established: 1968 Brisbane, Queensland, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Tom Pat Flynn , Melbourne : Penguin , 2015 22983031 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Tom Connors is a very good tennis player. When it comes to hitting a ball over a net he can do it better than almost anyone else his age. Tom's problem is that he gets nervous in a match, particularly on his serve. Can Tom find a way to overcome his nerves?' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Don't Kiss Girls and Other Silly Stories Pat Flynn , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2014 7076342 2014 selected work children's fiction

'A laugh-aloud collection of stories about cricket, kissing and school from award-winning children’s author Pat Flynn.

'Tony Ross is an ordinary 13-year-old boy with big dreams: he wants to prove he’s as good as his best mate Kane and he wants to kiss Ashleigh Simpkin – the love of his life. But dreams don’t always go the way we see them in our head. Tony finds this out when he ends up dead.

'You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mostly you’ll be amazed at the crazy stunts that Tony pulls to win a cricket match and capture a girl’s heart.' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon My Totally Awesome Story Pat Flynn , Peter Carnavas (illustrator), St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2012 Z1886871 2012 single work children's fiction children's humour 'My Totally Awesome Story is a school-based comedy about a fearless boy named Duane. As he fills in his writing workbook with his wicked stories and cartoons, Duane hilariously details his run-ins with the deputy principal, his misadventures with his best mate Meatball, his crush on hot girl Jackie, as well as his dreams to jump over 100 cars on his motorbike. A self-confessed legend, Duane will have kids laughing out loud to the very last page!' (Source: http://uqp.uq.edu.au/ )
1 Making the Grade Pat Flynn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , 12 June no. 219 2012; (p. 6-7)
1 King of the Playground Pat Flynn , 2012 single work short story young adult
— Appears in: Trust Me Too 2012;
1 3 y separately published work icon The Trophy Kid Pat Flynn , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2010 Z1713321 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'There is someone in trouble at Matt's school and for once it's not him!

'Marcus Wright - the boy all the girls swoon over - is a future tennis star. He has a solid forehand, a strong backhand, but his biggest asset is his mind. It can picture great shots like a movie screen and will him to victory, even when he's losing.

'But when Marcus learns he has to win the next state title or lose someone he loves, his mind is tested like never before. He has to turn to a girl he has a crush on, Kayla, and a tuckshop expert named Matthew for help. And they don't know a thing about tennis.

'Will he win, or will he lose?

'From the author of the award-winning book The Tuckshop Kid comes the companion adventure about tennis, tuckshop and tricks of the mind.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon How to Get Dumped Pat Flynn , Camberwell : Penguin , 2009 Z1651915 2009 single work children's fiction romance In the third book in this series, Tony Ross deals with the dilemmas of teenage romance when he decides to break it off with his current girlfriend Ashleigh, in order to start a relationship with his best mate's little sister Lacey.
1 Life in Five : Pat Flynn, Author Pat Flynn , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: Sunday Canberra Times , 20 September 2009; (p. 2)
1 4 y separately published work icon The Toilet Kid no. 2 Pat Flynn , Tom Jellett (illustrator), St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2009 Z1605944 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Hungry? Need lunch? Want the perfect food to impress your girlfriend? Then you need to see Matt, because Matt has an amazing talent. It's called ... Tuckshop.

'Matt "a.k.a. The Tuckshop Kid" is back! And he's smaller than ever! He's lost weight, is sort-of enjoying exercise and is going out with the perfect girl, Kayla, who loves food as much as he does. He can hardly believe his luck.

'But when Matt uncovers Kayla's secret, he realises that no one is perfect and sometimes problems can take on a life of their own.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 The Hidden Extra on the Set : Chapter Three Pat Flynn , 2009 extract children's fiction children's (The Ultimate Story [2009])
— Appears in: The Age , 18 May 2009; (p. 12) The Sun-Herald , 31 May 2009; (p. 12)
2 The Ultimate Story [2009] Cathy Cassidy , Archimede Fusillo , Pat Flynn , Laura Bentley , Michael Wagner , Amber Argent , Annie Tooby , Mei-Yen Kingwell , 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Get Rich Quick Pat Flynn , Camberwell : Puffin , 2009 Z1580445 2009 single work children's fiction children's humour 'Tony Ross dumped Ashleigh, and now he wants her back - but to do that he needs a lot of money, fast! But Tony's plans go from bad to worse as he finds himself fired from a fast-food joint, golf caddying for a psycho psychiatrist and, to top it off, getting the worst haircut in history.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 The Race Pat Flynn , 2009 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Kids' Night In 3 : A Sea of Stories and Oceans of Other Stuff 2009; (p. 166-173)
1 Official Judges' Report for the Meathead Middle School Poetry Competition Pat Flynn , 2009 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Kids' Night In 3 : A Sea of Stories and Oceans of Other Stuff 2009; (p. 158-164)
1 1 Beeware Pat Flynn , Liz Flynn (composer), 2008 single work drama children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Don't Kiss Girls Pat Flynn , Camberwell : Penguin , 2008 Z1527845 2008 single work children's fiction children's humour

'A laugh-aloud collection of stories about cricket, kissing and school from award-winning children’s author Pat Flynn.

'Tony Ross is an ordinary 13-year-old boy with big dreams: he wants to prove he’s as good as his best mate Kane and he wants to kiss Ashleigh Simpkin – the love of his life. But dreams don’t always go the way we see them in our head. Tony finds this out when he ends up dead.

'You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mostly you’ll be amazed at the crazy stunts that Tony pulls to win a cricket match and capture a girl’s heart.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Snowidea Pat Flynn , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2008 Z1523005 2008 single work children's fiction children's 'The stories take place in a rural district at an unspecified time. The colloquial use of wicked is recent, but the lifestyle and some vocabulary has the feel of previous generations. The settings cover the most significant locations in a child's world: home, school, the local swimming spot. Paddy's concerns and interests are shared by many children overcoming fears without losing face; alternately resenting an older siblings authority and appreciating his helpful understanding; winning at marbles and football; losing your school bag; taking risks for dares and facing the consequences of disobedience. Urban children would particularly enjoy Paddys experiences in a setting where the young characters have so much independence and scope for pushing the boundaries of safe, acceptable behaviour.'--Provided by publisher.
1 She's Gone Pat Flynn , 2008 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Short : A Collection of Interesting Short Stories and Other Stuff from Some Surprising and Intelligent People 2008; (p. 107-108)
1 2 y separately published work icon Treeified : Adventures of Danny Pat Flynn , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2007 Z1422042 2007 single work children's fiction children's adventure 'His little sister loves stealing his stuff, his big brother pummels him in footy and his mum and dad force him to eat yucky vegetables. Dan needs a plan to get the better of them...' - from back cover
1 y separately published work icon Adventures of Danny Pat Flynn , 2007 2007- Z1422027 2007 series - author children's fiction children's adventure
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