Learning the Lingo

By Renee Conoulty

Do Australians and Americans speak the same language?

When Mia moves to a new school in Victoria, making friends is her top priority. Luckily, she bonds with outgoing Suzie and baker extraordinaire Jayde over their shared love of cooking. As the girls grow closer, they realise how much fun they can have introducing their clueless American teacher, Mrs Quincy, to Aussie slang.

When Mrs Quincy sets an assignment on Australian animals, the girls hatch a plan to teach her about Australia's most terrifying mythical creature - the elusive drop bear.

As the trio of friends work to perfect their prank, their laughter and antics draw smiles from their whole class. But will Mrs Quincy catch on to their trick? And will the girls' new bond withstand the fallout if their practical joke is uncovered? Pick up Learning the Lingo to follow the hijinks as Mia, Suzie and Jayde go to great heights to teach their teacher about true blue Aussie lingo. This humourous tale written in easy-to-read language and dyslexic friendly font will entertain and engage reluctant teen readers.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade 3.9

Word count 3,291

• Language: English
• Publisher: Renee Conoulty
• Release date: Dec 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223108573

Renee Conoulty

Renee Conoulty is an Australian Air Force wife and mother of two. She writes stories of dance, romance, and military life including Heart Swings, Catching Onix, and Don't Mean a Thing. If you run into Renee at the shops, make sure you wave to get her attention because she'll likely be listening to an audiobook or lost in a daydream. Sign up for Renee's monthly newsletter on her website and receive her ebook collection, Dance, Romance & Military Life, for FREE! 

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LEARNING THE LINGO

First edition. December 1, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Renee Conoulty.

Written by Renee Conoulty.

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