Margins
1997
First Published
4.33
Average Rating
127
Number of Pages

Part of Series

Spud the pet. Spud the companion. Spud the work dog. Spud the wild dog. Spud the mother. Spud the hunted. This dramatic and compelling tale of a blue heeler will touch the hearts of all readers. John Heffernan's vivid portrayal of life in the bush is written from first-hand experience. Spud is the author's own loyal companion on his property in northern New South Wales and was the inspiration for the story. Spud is the first book in the popular series by award-winning author John Heffernan. Look out for the other best-selling titles, Pup and Chips.

Avg Rating
4.33
Number of Ratings
82
5 STARS
51%
4 STARS
32%
3 STARS
16%
2 STARS
1%
1 STARS
0%
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Author

John Heffernan
Author · 6 books

John Heffernan lives on a farm at the end of a dirt road. The farm is nestled in a beautiful little valley at the edge of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales. John's early training as a teacher has been invaluable in both his writing and in establishing a relationship with young readers. John has written more than thirty books for older readers and younger readers, on a range of subjects, in a range of styles and genres. Picture books, chapter books, YA novels, reality to fantasy; he likes to dabble in them all!

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