48 Shades of Brown
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48 Shades of Brown is a young-adult novel by Australian author Nick Earls,[1] published by Penguin Books in 1999. The novel was awarded Children's Book of the Year: Older Readers by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000.[2] The novel has been adapted into a play and a film.[2][1]
Plot
In his final year at school, and with his parents overseas, Dan is forced to grow up fast when he moves in with his 22-year-old aunt Jacq and her eccentric friend Naomi. His story is light-hearted and funny, with a definite twist of insanity.[3]
Adaptations
In 2001, Philip Dean adapted the novel into a play for the La Boite Theatre Company. The play's script was published by Currency Press.[4] The novel was also adapted into a film, titled 48 Shades, which is now available on DVD after screening across cinemas in Australia in 2006.
References
External links
- Children's Book Council of Australia The Children's Book Of The Year Awards: Winners and Shortlists 2000–2009.
- Sunny Garden Official Nick Earls website blurb, praise and jacket designs.
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