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The Heroic Life of Al Capsella

By: Judith Clarke
Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
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Summary

Despite his heroic efforts to be cool, Al Capsella faces a crippling pair of obstacles: his mother and father. They're not just uncool, but a complete embarrassment. Along with schoolmates like Louis, also 14, Al has his own plans for surviving the abnormal antics of parents, grandparents, and teachers. But Al discovers that being really normal is the weirdest thing of all.

©1988 Judith Clarke. (P)2000 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

"A brilliant first novel." ( The New Zealand Herald)
"Clarke's comic talent is delightful." ( The American Library Association Booklist)

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