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| Author | Nick Earls |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Published | 1999 (Penguin Books) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-14-028769-8 |
| OCLC | 44838606 |
| LC Class | PZ7.E1264 Aae 1999 |
48 Shades of Brown is a young-adult novel by Australian author Nick Earls,[1] published by Penguin Books in 1999. The novel was awarded Children's Book of the Year: Older Readers by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000.[2] The novel has been adapted into a play and a film.[2][1]
Plot
In his final year at school, and with his parents overseas, Dan is forced to grow up fast when he moves in with his 22-year-old aunt Jacq and her eccentric friend Naomi. His story is light-hearted and funny, with a definite twist of insanity.[3]
Adaptations
In 2001, Philip Dean adapted the novel into a play for the La Boite Theatre Company. The play's script was published by Currency Press.[4] The novel was also adapted into a film, titled 48 Shades, which is now available on DVD after screening across cinemas in Australia in 2006.
References
- ^ a b "Nick Earls". The Conversation. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ a b "48 Shades - Film Reviews - Film - Entertainment". smh.com.au. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Bantock., Nick. "Boy Proof, 48 Shades of Brown, The Order of the Poison Oak, and The Riddles of Epsilon - Reviewed by Colleen Mondor". Eclectica Magazine v9n3. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ Dean, Philip (2001). 48 Shades of Brown. Sydney: Currency Press. ISBN 9780868196527. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
External links
- Children's Book Council of Australia The Children's Book Of The Year Awards: Winners and Shortlists 2000–2009.
- Sunny Garden Official Nick Earls website blurb, praise and jacket designs.