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The True Dtory of Dpit Macphee

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This book was a good story about the life of Australians in the 1930's. I liked this book because it reminded me of my trip around Australia and having to live off canned corn beef and hard white bread. Overall i found this book hard to put down in the good parts and i read the book three times to get the whole story.

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The True story of Spit Macphee is a novel based in the 1930s. The novel revolves around 3 familys The Trees, Macphees and The Arbuckles. Spit Macphee lives with his grandfather Fyfe on the river in a small shack. The two live strange and interesting lives until Mrs Arbuckle changes them completely. About half way through the book Fyfe dies and Spit has to live with the Arbuckles. Spit hates this arrangement and runs away to Pental island. Mrs Tree decides that this is no life for a 11 year old boy and adopts him. Spit has always liked the Tree family so he is very pleased with his new life. I found the book intrigueing in parts but boring and pointless in others. My favourite section in the novel has to be court case because it explains why Fyfe acts like a nut case through out the novel. I recommend this book to anyone over 12 years of age.

Ah, Spit MacPhee, the title automatically captures your attention, doesn't it?? Anyway this story was written by James Aldridge and is basically about the life of the boy Spit MacPhee. The boys grandfather, Fyfe, dies and Spit's future in the hands of two compassionate women, Betty Arbuckle and Grace Tree. This book was enjoyable because the characters, setting and plot was that of a typical Australian tale. It was hard to put down and gives the reader a taste of Australian bush lifestyle. Read it now!! mmmmmmmmkay.

Spit MacPhee is a young boy who's grandfather just died. Now Grace, a woman who loves Spit , and Betty, a woman who bases her whole life in salvation, want to adopt him. It sure is one of the best books I've ever read!!

The True story of Spit Macphee is a novel based in the 1930s. The novel revolves around 3 familys The Trees, Macphees and The Arbuckles. Spit Macphee lives with his grandfather Fyfe on the river in a small shack. The two live strange and interesting lives until Mrs Arbuckle changes them completely. About half way through the book Fyfe dies and Spit has to live with the Arbuckles. Spit hates this arrangement and runs away to Pental island. Mrs Tree decides that this is no life for a 11 year old boy and adopts him. Spit has always liked the Tree family so he is very pleased with his new life. I found the book intrigueing in parts but boring and pointless in others. My favourite section in the novel has to be court case because it explains why Fyfe acts like a nut case through out the novel. I recommend this book to anyone over 12 years of age.

The True Story Of Spit MacPhee by James Aldridge is based on a young boy named Spit who is brought up by a series of different people during his adololesance. This novel appeales to the older and younger generations in different ways. The way in which Spit deals with the contraversial religious attitude thrown towards him is a true inspiration.

Although this novel had an interesting plot, it did not appeal to me. Of course i am speaking from a younger persons perspective and i think a major factor to my opinion is the time and scene in which the novel is set. The novel was an easy read although because of the time in which the book was set, the language made the book less interesting and even a little boring. There was a lack of true excitement and adventure and because of this, the novel wasn't a satisfying read.

I thought the novel was very captivative and hard to put down. I enjoyed it and i would have to say it is probably one of my favourite books. At the end of every chapter it would leave you on the edge and eager to read some more and of course you would because once you start you can't stop. I advise you that if you haven't read this novel (or even if you have)to write down some points as you go along just so you can remember what happend in the last chapter as the book can leave you abit confused and out in the open because every chapter is so jam-packed with surprises that you never would have guessed what's around the corner. So read it!! By Nick

The true story of Spit Macphee is a clever novel. It gives a clear picture of Spit's misfortures but fails to satisfy a need for adventure and drama. I only rated it 2 because I found it quite boring. The only good part of the book is when Old fyfe burns down the house due to the steal plate causing mental pain.The other good point was Betty Arbuckle. She seems to be the biggest snob in a kind way. It seem like she is put on earth to make everyone look bad in comparison to her. She is also quite a hipocrit in her believing of Christ. YOUR WICKED! They were the only recomendable parts in the book thus lifting my expectations of the remainder of the novel.I was honestly disapointed and bored by the end. These are my thoughts of The True Story Of Spit Macphee :p

This book has an ok storyline. Spit MacPhee's grandfather has been killed and two compassionate women both want to adopt this boy. It is easy to read, however, the characters get all confusing and you have to read it a couple of times before you understand the book fully.