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The Next Big Thing
- Narrated by: Miranda Tapsell
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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The Next Big Thing
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Publisher's Summary
Norm has lived in Norman his whole life. It’s where he grew up with his dad, where he went to school and met his best friend Ella. But the town is dying – the river has dried up, and with it all the jobs.
One night at the pub, on the anniversary of his dad’s death, Norm announces a plan. He’s going to build a Big Thing – like Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana or Ballina’s Big Prawn – to drive tourism to the town and give it a future. And to show Ella that she could have a future here too, maybe even with him.
Ella, meanwhile, plans to leave Norman for the big smoke. She’s tired of being a big fish in a small pond, especially when that pond is running out of water.
Ella encourages Norm’s big idea nonetheless. If it works, Norm will have a four-metre-high reminder of her. And if not, at least they’ll have one last perfect summer together.
Critic Reviews
'An Aussie classic, alongside The Castle, Vegemite and Steve Irwin... I laughed, I got teary and I cheered for the underdogs in this heartwarming story of overcoming adversity, following your dreams and fighting for what matters to you. Everything is big in The Next Big Thing.' (Rachael Johns, award-winning author of Jilted and The Patterson Girls)
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- Anonymous User
- 17-04-2024
endearing and hilarious debut novel with nostalgic heart and quirkiness
loved Miranda tapsell's charming narration and the quirky and endearing location and townsfolk. a very satisfying big thing ensues.
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- Greg W.
- 11-03-2024
Beautiful
I really enjoyed the first half, it’s everything I expected from James. Funny, quirky, adorable. The second half floored me. A writer capable of such beautiful prose was a little unexpected, but so welcome. I am still stunned at what this book has done to me. I’m out of adjectives….and beautifully read too
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