Lockie Leonard: Human Torpedo delves into the mind of an adolescent boy in the throes of his first relationship, while trying to cope with a new town, a new home and a new school. It is well-written and the characters, while a bit cliche, are still convincing enough to hold our interest. This is a decent example of Australian Young Adult fiction, but it does not persuade me to continue with the series. ( )

Hugely likeable YA novel about moving to a new high school, first love and staying true to yourself. Tim Winton draws on his own experience growing up in a WA country town near the surf. ( )