Reasons to read The Secret Life of Owen Skye:
- This heartwarming and hilarious tale follows the mischievous adventures of three brothers, making it perfect for young readers seeking a fun and entertaining read.
- The book captures the essence of childhood innocence and curiosity, as the Skye boys navigate through life's mysteries while embracing friendship, love, and sibling bonds.
- With its witty writing and relatable characters, The Secret Life of Owen Skye will transport readers into a world of magical escapades and unexpected twists, leaving them longing for their own secret adventures.

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• Hackmatack Children's Choice Award for English Fiction (2004)

Three brothers find fun - and puppy love -in this wise, witty novel for young readers. Owen Skye lives in a small village with his brothers Andy and Leonard, their parents, and their weird Uncle Lorne. The Skye boys have a knack for turning innocent events into full-blown escapades. An argument about girls and God leads to a ruckus, and Leonard loses his glasses in the river. This induces the boys to skinny-dip, and they are promptly discovered by girls who chase them home. There they break out in a mysterious rash that confines them to bed for a week and subjects them to their mother's homemade poultices. Another time, the boys sneak out on a winter night to listen for aliens on the crystal radio in their snow fort, which necessitates a rescue by Uncle Lorne. On another occasion, a plan to sell old comics leads to a melee with bullies, a boxing lesson from their father, and an eerie moment of truth at the site of a tragic train accident. Owen's days are magical and full of adventures with his brothers as they observe the curious world of adults and ponder the secret mysteries of life, death, and love.

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