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WANTED! New Dad: Billy's Gotta Find a Family (Urban Hunters Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Gary Taaffe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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WANTED! New Dad (Book 9 in the Urban Hunters series)
Every orphan needs a dad, so why not use Billy’s? He’s in the bush somewhere, so Billy leads his new friends into the never–never to find him: nine young shoeless orphans, ten if you include Amber, plus four dogs and a baby kangaroo.

What could possibly go wrong? How about a kidnapping? A spear–pointed stand–off with the police? Or what about a run–in with a dangerous gang?

You might need oxygen for this one because it’s going to leave you breathless.

“Oh–my–word, Gary. This is ABSOLUTELY brilliant.” Dorothy, Africa

“This is a HILARIOUS scene!!! Never in my reading years.” Heather, Australia

“Mayhem and well deserved revenge. Loved it.” Anne, Australia
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 9 of 9
    Urban Hunters
  3. Print length
    197 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 12
  6. Publication date
    November 8, 2015
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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REVIEWS FOR THE URBAN HUNTERS SERIES:

* HUMOUR
The funniest books I have ever read in my entire life! Andrew, age 10, UK
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - ... a terrific sense of humour. W.D LaRue
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - Filled with hilarious scenes that will make you laugh so hard, there'll be tears in your eyes. Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
Some of the humour has a real grittiness about it. Richard Bunning, USA
I was grossed out one minute, laughing out loud the next ... Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA

* WRITING SKILLS
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - I would read ANYTHING this man wrote. W.D LaRue
Mad writing skills you've got. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - It's a piece of literary genius. Suffice it to say, it's BRILLIANT! Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
You are just so darned talented at putting pen to paper. Peter Koevari, USA
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - I love these books, I truly do, and believe they are books that you will read over and over because as time passes and one gains a different set of experiences, so to will the books mean something different to you. Yes, they are that kind of read...
I may have said this already in another review, but, seriously..I would read ANYTHING this man wrote. W.D LaRue
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - Urban Hunters is a wonderful, if not one of the best, young adult books in our generation. Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
Oh--my--word, Gary. This is ABSOLUTELY brilliant. Dorothy Dekok, South Africa
The read is so alive that I actually felt as though I was watching film, not reading. Richard Bunning, USA
You described it so visually that I could literally taste it. Peter Koevari, USA
I had tears rolling down my cheeks I was laughing so hard. Andrew, age 10, UK
Hysterically funny. Donna R. Wood

* ORIGINALITY
I've never read anything like it. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
Never in my reading years. Heather Bolstler, Australia
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - This is definitely a one-of-a-kind book worthy of recognition and literary appreciation. Kudos to Gary Taaffe! Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
What an original concept for a book! Robert David MacNeil, USA
Gary's imagination is awesome. Ann Cook, UK

* CHARACTERISATION
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - Funny how a well written story can make you feel intensely about it's characters. W.D LaRue
I can't get enough of these characters and their adventures. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
So many good characters. Ann Cook, UK
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - This is a deeply felt, even loving story. Even as Mr Taaffe is telling it in much of it's grim detail, you feel he has his arms around Amber and is trying to help her through, as are we. Bravo, Sir! A splendid addition to your tale. (Book 8, Final Straw) W.D LaRue
Amber is an exceptional character and I have loved reading about her. Ann Cook, UK
Billy is a joy to read about and so easy to like. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
Way to go girl power for Amber! Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
I love Amber's spirit. I like the way she isn't too girly girl. She's a bit of a tomboy. Karin, Australia

About the Author

Gary Taaffe is the No.1 Bestselling Amazon Author of 9 fiction and 2 non-fiction books, including the Urban Hunters series for Young Adults and his Stampede series, a no-nonsense guide to book marketing for authors. New York Book Review, W.D La Rue said, "I would read ANYTHING this man wrote." Gary lives in Forster-Tuncurry, Australia, where he's surrounded by waterways for fishing and bushland for hunting. He writes fulltime with new books coming out in quick succession. Subscribe to his newsletter to be the first to hear of New Releases. Connect with Gary here: Website / Newsletter: BunyaPublishing.com Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram: Gary Taaffe Twitter: @Urban_Hunters Email: gmt369@gmail.com

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017R342J2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bunya Publishing (November 8, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1300 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 197 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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Gary Taaffe is the No. 1 Amazon Bestselling Author of 9 fiction and 2 non-fiction books, including the Urban Hunters series for Young Adults and his Stampede series, a no-nonsense guide to book marketing for authors. New York Book Review, W.D La Rue said, "I would read ANYTHING this man wrote." Gary lives in Forster-Tuncurry, Australia, where he's surrounded by waterways for fishing and bushland for hunting. He writes fulltime with new books coming out in quick succession.

If you want to be the first to hear of his latest release, sign up to his newsletter, and if you want to find Gary socially, head on over to his website at BunyaPublishing.com.

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wdon
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep 'Em Coming Mr. Taaffe
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
Well, once again Mr Taaffe ups the ante in one of his books. Seriously, the stories just become richer, the characters more fully developed and the humour...well, the humor is delightful and unusual.
This time out, Billy, Amber and the gang are looking for Billy's family and in the process come across Dykes on Bikes and march in the gay liberation parade. THAT is a delightful scene! These books, in their own way, open the world to the young (and not so young) reader in a completely non-judgemental manner and have done so since the first book. They are food for thought and for discussion.
In a world that seems sometimes to be completely reliant on electronic, high-tech devices. Where people touch base by tweeting, texting etc. We have these delightful, sometimes daffy characters relating to each other, confronting their problems and solving them together. I mean, Billy is somewhat confused by a cell phone! I believe these books stress the importance of relying on yourself, on the people in your life, and realizing that sometimes resolutions to problems take awhile. They are humane in the best sense of the word.
Please don't think these books are heavy or preachy. Gary Taaffe has the lightest of touches, the most positive attitude and one wicked sense of humor. He does not underestimate the reader. Folks, I do believe he takes it for granted that we're smart.
So...read these. Get your kids to read these. Such a treat!
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Josh Mauthe
4.0 out of 5 stars A little more packed than the series usually is, but no less charming, engaging, and wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
Wanted! New Dad is the 9th entry in author Gary Taaffe’s Urban Hunters series. It’s a low key, charming series about a young aboriginal boy who goes on his walkabout into mainstream Australian culture, and the people he meets along the way. That makes it an odd choice for a serialized story; the stakes are low here, cliffhangers are non-existent, and the tension is fairly minimal. And yet, it’s a format that’s worked for this series, at least for me; every time I get a new entry, I find myself charmed, smiling, and happy to re-engage with this world all over again.

Part of what makes it so easy to return is the way that Taaffe makes the most of his digital format; every entry comes complete with a character index that recaps who everyone is and what their story is so far, and making that even better is the fact that Taaffe hyperlinks the first occurrence of each character’s name to their entry for easy recapping. But really, even with the low stakes, I found myself remembering the story fairly quickly, and adjusting quite nicely back to the world.

Well, more or less. Wanted! New Dad feels a bit more chaotic than some of the other entries; as if it’s not enough that Billy’s currently supervising a group of orphans, a pack of dogs, and bonding with a girl of about his own age, this volume finds him making his way back to his tribe, dealing with some anxiety among some of the boys, and somehow or another intersecting with a big Pride parade. All of which is pretty delightful material, but it doesn’t feel as effortlessly told as these books usually do, and I definitely spent a moment or two in the parade wondering how we ended up here. Nonetheless, Taaffe makes it all work. His characters are wonderful to hang out with; his dialogue is fun; his world interestingly depicted and sharply realized (especially for an American audience); and while the plot may feel minor, he keeps the emotional stakes high at all times, driving you to care about these characters and what happens with them.

Is making something this quiet and simple the ideal fit for the serialized format? Maybe not…but it hasn’t made me enjoy it any less, or be any less happy every time I get to read a new entry. Bring on the rest, and here’s hoping there’s no end in sight. I love this wonderful little series, and I’m glad it keeps on coming.
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desi reilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Getting better and better Wnated New Dad
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015
wow i have all of Garysy books and they are great a young boy turn to young man going on walk about to find women for his trip his bo and dad and great grand dad Well this one he find not only a girl but other orphans and he take it on him self to teach the kids how to survive out in the open. he got his dogs who are protectors of him and his troop they survive in the woods and on the street but then they meet the family and then the things change for the good of the kids i proud to read Garry Taffies books they are fun and then they are entertaining for both adults and kids

YOU never now what you could do and put your mind to it and that what he done with the books they are great story's you love to read over and over
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