Much to my surprise, I loved Oranges for Magellan. Filled with self doubt and the thoughts we all have about our personal dreams, it brings to life the trials and triumphs of fulfilling those dreams. Well done!

I enjoyed this book. The writing had a bit of a whimsical feel to it. Thanks for letting me check it out!

Oranges for Magellan is that rare book that expertly weaves deep thought to everyday foibles.

When Jo Magellan, struggling to overcome his obsession with flagpole-sitting, comes across a flagpole perfect for his endeavour, he vows to make one last effort to beat the world record in flagpole-sitting. What follows is a humorous adventure full of frequent eccentrics, adventures high and low, ratcheting tension amongst the Magellans, and a visit from Joe's hero, Shipwreck Blake himself.

The writing is fun and light. It envelopes you in the narrative from the get-go, managing to discuss some really dark aspects of society without bringing the general tone of the story down. The characters unfold gradually, revealing their hopes and fears and ambitions and desires. And for all these secrets the author lets us in on, we appreciate them and want to commend them for plodding on.

This is the kind of book that will keep you reading and guessing. Will he break the world record? How will the family navigate it all?