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Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs

By Michael Gerard Bauer
Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs Scobie Zorzotto Prindabel Kingsley and Leseur are back at St Daniel s for Year Ten Ishmael is feeling confident that he is over the worst of Ishmael Leseur s syndrome and with Barry Bagsley neutra

  • Title: Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs
  • Author: Michael Gerard Bauer
  • ISBN: 9781862917644
  • Page: 215
  • Format: Paperback

    • Scobie, Zorzotto, Prindabel, Kingsley and Leseur are back at St Daniel s for Year Ten Ishmael is feeling confident that he is over the worst of Ishmael Leseur s syndrome and, with Barry Bagsley neutralised for the time being, is hoping for a smooth ride Instead, it s a seriously gut wrenching struggle against social humiliation on a scale undreamt of before when he and tScobie, Zorzotto, Prindabel, Kingsley and Leseur are back at St Daniel s for Year Ten Ishmael is feeling confident that he is over the worst of Ishmael Leseur s syndrome and, with Barry Bagsley neutralised for the time being, is hoping for a smooth ride Instead, it s a seriously gut wrenching struggle against social humiliation on a scale undreamt of before when he and the Razzman discover girls His world is now seriously changed, and suddenly Ishmael needs a list to help him make a phone call Meanwhile their father plans a potentially embarrassing comeback with his old band the Dugongs.

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    About Author

    1. Michael Gerard Bauer says:
      Michael Gerard Bauer was born in Brisbane After surviving school, he attended the University of Queensland where he enjoyed the social life while making brief and half hearted appearances in a variety of courses.These included Commercial Law and Social Work where he quickly discovered he was neither lawyer nor social worker material Finally, like everyone else who didn t have a clue what they were, he enrolled in Arts.After completing his Arts degree with a triple major in English Literature, Michael enrolled in a Diploma of Education, abandoned his fantasy of becoming the next Bob Dylan and became a teacher instead.For a number of years Michael taught English and Economics at secondary schools in the Brisbane Ipswich area but now he devotes himself to full time writing, school visits and Festival appearances although he still does a pretty mean impression of Bob Dylan on guitar.In 2003 he won the inaugural Writesmall short story competition at the Brisbane Writers Festival In 2004 his first novel for young adults The Running Man was published by Omnibus.His second novel, DON T CALL ME ISHMAEL was published by Omnibus in April 2006 It is a comedy set in an all boys school The sequel, ISHMAEL AND THE RETURN OF THE DUGONGS was published in October 2007.Michael s latest book Dinosaur Knights , April 2009 is a sci fi adventure novel suitable for upper primary and lower secondary readers It tells the story of a giant flesh eating dinosaur which lost in the Middle Ages following a failed scientific experiment Dinosaur Knights is an exciting fantasy adventure that will set the blood racing, the heart pounding and the chain mail rattling.Today Michael lives with his family near the beautiful Brisbane suburb of Ashgrove the setting for THE RUNNING MAN It is the suburb in which he grew up, where he went to school, where he spent several years teaching, where he met his wife and where, only a few streets away from his present house, in what used to be a private hospital, he was born.Sometimes Michael thinks he should get out .

    Comment 219 on “Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs”

    1. Kevin Kim says:
      Like the first book, they were funny The bit that I can remember is when Ishmael went to Kelly Falkner s friend s party, Ishmael dropped yellow juice bottle in the pool when he was in it Then those yellow juice came out and those people who were invited to that party thought he wee He couldn t find the bottle and Ishamel and his friend, Orazio had to come back from party I think people should read Ishmael series because it is not just fun, it has meanings in it In the first book,the meaning was [...]
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    2. Morningdew_C says:
      It was a beautifully written book and sequel.
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    3. Melissa says:
      I think this book is a pretty good book I think it s better than the first book.
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    4. Jill Smith says:
      This is the middle book of the Ishmael series.Typical teenage boys just obsessed with getting the girls of their dreams, really over simplifies this brilliant book.Again Ishmael is besotted with Kelly Faulkner whom he is certain thinks he s a total scum bag when his Ishmael Leseur s syndrome has caused him it s usual amount of humiliation and angst, while his best mate the Razzman seems unable to accept that Sally straight A s friend of Kelly s is keen on him Their English teacher Miss Tarango h [...]
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    5. Julie says:
      Scobie, Zorzotto, Prindabel, Kingsley and Leseur are back at St Daniel s for Year Ten Ishmael is feeling confident that he is over the worst of Ishmael Leseur s syndrome and, with Barry Bagsley neutralised for the time being, is hoping for a smooth ride Instead, it s a seriously gut wrenching struggle against social humiliation on a scale undreamt of before when he and the Razzman discover girls His world is now seriously changed, and suddenly Ishmael needs a list to help him make a phone call M [...]
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    6. Megan G says:
      Another great book from Michael Gerard Bauer A sequel to don t call me Ishmael You will blush so much on the stuff that happens to Ishmael You are so going to laugh so much that will fall to the ground I loved this book and i would and will read it over and over again when I get my own copy Will Ishmael win Kelly s heart or will he break her heart Will the raz man razza hook up with Sally or not Will scoby find a girl or will he notWill the dugongs come back or will they stay broken up
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    7. Nipun says:
      Definitely the funniest book I have ever read All of the characters shone in their roles, and the book really had a feel of the typical schoolboy struggle while serving up joke after joke The cover art is also really well put together, and I m pretty bummed the author decided to go with the other version of the covers for the last book Oh well.All in all, Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs is a brilliant, hilarious story that I guarantee you will reread countless times.
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    8. Andrew says:
      After reading the first book, Don t Call Me Ishmael , I obviously had to get my hands on this book and read it Eventually my mum decided to buy it for us and she read it also We both enjoyed it a lot, it s just as good as the first book in the trilogy series I own the third book too but I haven t read it yet and I really need to Or I could just re read the first two and read the third book after
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    9. Collins Wang says:
      This book was interesting than Don t Call Me Ishmael because it uses non fiction information like Pi and Beatles, with fictional information like the Dugongs, et cetera The creative use of the abovementioned writing genres makes the reader feel and fascinated as the story progresses In the end, Ishmael and Razza both get together with the person they like dreamed about.
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    10. Dylan T says:
      i really enjoyed this book, at the start it wasn t as enjoyable as the first one, but as i read on the book started to grow on me and the that i wanted to read i have really enjoyed all of these books so far because i can kind of relate to them towards the end of the book i enjoyed it than the first one.
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    11. Caroline M says:
      I just love this series a lot This book made me smile so much, even though I stayed up until 1 AM to read it and I usually feel like dying Like, the characters are so cute and so moving, and the plot is just hilarious.It s just a really cutesy middle school book that makes you laugh a lot, and that I sincerely needed.
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    12. Matthew Goldsmith says:
      This is a great I would not recommend anyone to read unless they have read the first book after that i would really recommend anyone to read it It is a great carry on from the first book and because the first book was written at such a high standard this one had to follow up which it did perfectly I can t wait to read the next one
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    13. Shane Harcombe says:
      A book that grew on me as I kept reading To begin with, I wasn t enjoying it as much as Don t Call Me Ishmael , but in the end the sweetness won me over The characters have definitely moved out of middle school and into raging teenager hormone territory but I think that is exactly who it aimed at A pleasant read I would recommend to any 14 16 yo.
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    14. Sylvia says:
      A very funny sequel to Don t call me Ishmael While Ishmael faces another year at St Daniel s, his father s old band reforming, and his teacher on a mission to teach love poetry, there s music and romance in the air But can Ishmael win the heart of Kelly Faulkner Full of surprises and funny character Razzman is da man , this book is a page turner.
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    15. Marita says:
      A most excellent school comedy which absolutely retains its authenticity As the title suggests the most important theme in the book is the enduring value of friendship Lots of silly capers as well, but never at the expense of the story or characterisation.
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    16. Jock Parsons says:
      this book was really goodscobie comes back into the book the go to kelly folkners partty and the littel girl spills yellow cordell in the water the every one thiknks it was ishmale that piedd himself
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    17. Anthony says:
      More hilarity and cringe worthy moments maybe because they re so relatable in this novel A wonderful story which transitions into something mature than the last A nice move and reflective of Ishmael s maturity.
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    18. Dimity Powell says:
      There is only one thing which salves the hurt of finishing a Michael Gerard Bauer novel that s knowing there s another in the series to read But like savouring roast potatoes, I m saving it for as long as possible Absolute genius.
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    19. Nhu says:
      Hilarious I loved it, even though at first i had my doubts because of the cover the saying don t judge a book by its cover couldn t be truer.
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    21. Danny says:
      The book made me laugh out loud so evidently it s a good book.
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    23. Mrs. M says:
      Loved this book read with Middle School students as it gives wonderful character portrayals of friends, enemies, and perseverance.
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