"The Shiny Guys" by Doug MacLeod follows the story of a young boy named Will, who becomes fascinated by a group of mysterious and charismatic individuals known as the Shiny Guys. These characters seem to possess an extraordinary allure and charm, drawing others to them effortlessly. As Will navigates the complexities of adolescence, he grapples with the desire for acceptance and the impact of peer pressure. The narrative delves into themes of identity, friendship, and the often deceptive nature of appearances, ultimately leading Will to discover the importance of authenticity and true connections in life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Penguin Random House Australia .

Doug MacLeod is aTV writer and producer in Australia. He has also written a number of popular children's books, including the award-winning "Sister Madge's Book of Nuns "and the acclaimed teenage novel "Tumble Turn. " "I'm Being Stalked by a Moonshadow "was published in Australia in 2006. His absurd verse and bizarre stories have made himthe most consistently anthologized Australian children's writer. "