The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences
$19.66
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
Xavier wants to be a stand-up comedian. But does he have what it takes to stand up?
Xavier Gency, 12, knows the world is pretty much doomed, but that doesn’t stop him cracking jokes about it wherever he goes. In his country town, where politicians are bulldozing trees to ‘prevent’ bushfires. At home, even though his dad’s sense of humour is just like native wildlife – extinct. And at his new boarding school, where he’s stuck with Charlotte, his headstrong do-gooder ne…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761210235 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761210238 |
| Author: | Alex Dyson |
| Publisher: | Hardie Grant Children's Publishing |
| Imprint: | Hardie Grant Children's Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 130mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-13 |
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Critics Review
‘A hilarious and heartfelt journey into an eerily familiar future, full of unexpected twists, turns and emotional gut punches. Xavier is a delightfully naive hero who manages to find the light when his world is literally on fire. With this impressive second novel, Dyson has created a story that’s as important as it is joyous!’ – Matt Okine, author of Being Black n Chicken, and Chips
‘Funny climate fiction for middle grade readers … For readers aged 10+, this story effectively weaves lighthearted humour with serious issues – including climate change, First Nations knowledge and political ineptitude – to create a satisfying adventure.’ – Readings
Alex Dyson
After graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Creative Writing degree, Alex Dyson became a co-host of the national triple j breakfast show when he was just twenty-one years old. In his seven years there he woke up with approximately one million listeners every morning, and has interviewed everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Julia Gillard, as well as almost every up-and-coming musician the country has to offer. Since leaving radio, he has DJ-ed at clubs and music festivals around Australia, hosted MTV Unplugged, opened a bar, run for parliament, and has now dusted off his writing degree to become an author of books for children.
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