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Wavelength
by
A.J. Betts (Goodreads Author)
With senior exams approaching and needing to achieve an 80 percent average in order to get into university and land his dream job, Oliver decides to get away from the chaos that is his home life. Fleeing to Sunny Haven Recreation and Leisure Center in a small coastal town, Oliver regrettably discovers that his new study space is the home to an array of elderly citizens, al...more
Paperback, 236 pages
Published
September 1st 2011
by Fremantle Press
(first published February 8th 2010)
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I was really interested in reading this book because it is set in Perth (where I live) and Busselton (where I have holidayed). In other words, I am familiar with the scenery which is rare as not alot of books are set in Perth so a big shout out to local author AJ Betts! I briefly met Betts once when she came into the book store I was working in. This was before Wavelength had been released which is a pity because now that I have read it, I would have loved to have had the opportunity to tell her...more
This is more like 3.5 stars - nearly 4. Wavelength started with such clear direction. Oliver naively thinks his life beings and ends with the number 80. So many students out there believe the same thing so teenagers could certainly relate to Oliver and his situation.
Everyone else in the novel, however, seemed to be on a different 'wavelength' to Oliver and thought he was a little mad for being so caught up in school. It made for some hilarious encounters that kept me giggling, especially with t...more
Everyone else in the novel, however, seemed to be on a different 'wavelength' to Oliver and thought he was a little mad for being so caught up in school. It made for some hilarious encounters that kept me giggling, especially with t...more
This was a good quick read with really well developed characters. The one criticism I have is that the ending seemed kind of rushed and there wasn't much closure. I get the whole 'start of the journey' thing but I would have liked to know what happened when he got home - if he was different or altered in anyway for his experience. I felt the story could have benefited from a couple more chapters or even an epilogue.
Also, I'm from Perth so I loved reading about places that I had actually been to...more
Also, I'm from Perth so I loved reading about places that I had actually been to...more
Wavelength is a simple story about a normal boy who is just trying to study and get through his exams. Very relatable for high school students. Stress about grades and (for me in QLD) OP's and getting into the university that you want. I can can still relate to the pressure Oliver is under for exams being in university now.
Oliver is a very relatable character for anyone in high school and even university students coming up to their exams. It's a story about life. It's long. Don't stress unneces...more
Oliver is a very relatable character for anyone in high school and even university students coming up to their exams. It's a story about life. It's long. Don't stress unneces...more
A smart, funny, compassionate story with an appeal way beyond its young adult target readership. I found Oliver engaging and wholly believable, and Mum's muffin business is laugh-out-loud stuff :-)
This was a great book. I loved it and i really hope Betts writes another one to this book. This was a great book...even a little educational! And im so recomending to my friends. Great job!
YA. Once again, AJ Betts has nailed a terrific story and portrayed the angst of family dysfunction, broken relationships, a yearning for love and the big life choices facing this Gen Y teenager.
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I'm a Perth-based writer who writes realistic fiction for teenagers (14+) but adults enjoy them too. I'm also an English teacher, poet, writer of non-fiction texts, presenter and reader.
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