Specky Magee (Specky Magee #1) by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon

Twelve-year-old Simon Magee is the biggest Aussie Rules fan ever. Some might say he's footy mad. He's a champion full-forward on the school footy team, but his friends call him 'Specky' because of his awesome talent at taking 'spec-tacular' marks.

Life couldn't be better for Specky -- except for one thing. He yearns for his dad to watch him play the game he loves so much. Unfortunately, his father -- and the rest of his family -- hate footy. In fact, they can't stand it! Which is why Specky is so confused when he discovers a photo of himself as a baby dressed up in footy clothes. Who dressed him in those clothes? And why won't his parents give him a straight answer when he asks them about it?

Specky's quest for the truth throws his world into a spin. Determined to find an explanation, he uncovers something that causes him to question those he loves most.

Highly acclaimed author Felice Arena and AFL legend Garry Lyon have written an exciting and moving story that will delight all readers, whether or not they are into footy.