GET A GRIP COOPER JONES
Reviews

“… the setting and the likeable characters make Get a Grip, Cooper Jones a qualityread for ages 10+. It is spot-on in the pitfalls of growing up, and also touches on a variety of topics that will encourage the reader to ponder life outside their own Wangaroo Bay. Magpies Magazine, September 2010

“Authentic, clever and entertaining; this one is a winner for readers of any age.” The West Australian

“Sue Whiting has deftly captured the looks, sounds, and smells of an Australian summer. Also, she has successfully adopted quite a stream of consciousness narrative style. It takes the reader along with Cooper as exciting events unfold. There is so much to recommend in this story.” Reading Time Magazine

“Sue Whiting’s novel has engaging charactrs and a strong sense of place. The coastal town where Cooper lives is well drawn, including the bushfires thatrage in the neighbouring towns during the scorching summer days. This book is recommended for junior readers.” Australian Bookseller & Publisher magazine
(August 2010, Vol 90, No. 1)

“A wonderful read for upper primary and lower secondary aged readers.” www.aussiereviews.com

“When a story makes you cry, you know that it has touched you on a deep emotional level. Get A Grip, Cooper Jones, is Sue Whiting’s latest book for children and when I was reading it, I found myself both laughing and crying.” Dee White, Kids’ Book Capers http://content.boomerangbooks.com.au/kids-book-capers-blog/friday-book-feature-get-a-grip-cooper-jones/2010/08

“Get a Grip, Cooper Jones touches on the themes of friendship, family, adoption and identity. It is humorous and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The freshness of the story will resonate with Australian teenagers.
“Val Mancini (WA) file:///Users/suewhiting/Downloads/webquery-5.dll.html

“Readers will relate easily to Cooper Jones and all his foibles. There is great humour and warmth in this book and it is one that upper primary and lower secondary school kids are bound to enjoy. “ Buzz Words Magazine http://buzzwordsmagazine.blogspot.com/2011/02/get-grip-cooper-jones.html

“… I found it an enjoyable read, and a refreshing change from all the vampires, werewolves and monsters that populate adolescent literature today.” Lowly’s Book Blog http://cssutton.edublogs.org/2011/02/21/get-a-grip-cooper-jones-by-sue-whiting/