Teachers notes secondary by anita jonsberg the whole. The plan goes awry and things dont end the way calma or kiffo intended. Barry jonsberg born 1951 is an australian author and teacher who was born in liverpool. The book our group is reading in class is called the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull, written by barry jonsberg. If i was telling this story to some friends, then they would already know kiffo and they would know me and they would know the school and. Apr 19, 2012 if the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull were a book turned into a film i wouldve kept the title the same. The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull by barry jonsberg, 9781405217675, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The innovative structure of the book lends itself to formal literary. This leads to a poignant moment when calma explains precisely what kiffo. This film is intended to 12 year olds and older because it is what the teenagers of today are going through and this is there surroundings. Barry jonsberg calma, who is smart and an excellent writer, and her unlikely friend, kiffo, a seeming allaround failure, undertake a dangerous project when they follow an abusive teacher whom they suspect of.
This story is full of surprises and displays some very real moments. Kiffo the movie is based on a book, the books calledthe whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. Cbca book of the year, older readers, 2005 i dont know you at all. Kiffo and his father have an abusive and tumultuous relationship. As the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull hurtles towards its conclusion, kiffo borrows a friends motorbike so he and calma can keep trailing miss payne. Chapters 2126 vce media, victorian curriculum, media arts. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull book. Booktopia has the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is a funny and intriguing novel about a girl called calma, and kiffo. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull chapters 06. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is suitable for the year 10 english classroom, mainly as it is set at a year ten level.
Chapters 2126 by brett lamb as the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull hurtles towards its conclusion, kiffo borrows a friends motorbike so he and calma can keep trailing miss payne. Whole business with kiffo and the pit bull paperback 3 january 2005 by barry jonsberg author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull kindle edition by barry jonsberg author format. If the title were different people wont know what the book version of it was and would get confused. The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull by barry jonsberg. Id just be able to get straight into what happened when a new english teacher, the pitbull, slobbered and snarled her way into our class.
The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull ebook. This novel is about a misunderstood troublemaker called jarryd kiffing kiffo, a mean and nasty teacher potential drug dealer called miss payne, and a journey through mystery, investigation and even death, all written from the perspective of a high school. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull rakuten kobo. Find books like the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull from the worlds largest community of readers.
The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is a humorous book written by the former teacher now australian author, barry jonsberg. In the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg, jaryd kiffo kiffing is a lout and a troublemaker who has a hatred of authority figures and a tendency towards mindless violence. Books similar to the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. These two become unlikely partners and as a series of events about the mysterious and possibly illegal actions of the pitbull aka mrs payne a rather accurate name is you ask calma, an unlikely friendship is rekindled into a. If i was telling this story to some friends, then they would already know kiffo and they would know me and they would know the school and everything. Read the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg available from rakuten kobo. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull was his first young adult novel. I chose kiffo the movie because he is the main character in the book. Free essays on the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. The story is basically about two students in a year ten english class who are almost opposites, however also being great friends. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Cbca book of the year, older readers, 2005i dont know you at all. Review the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull kindle edition by jonsberg, barry. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull essay example. Review the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry. In 2004 jonsbergs first published work, the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull, appeared and the book has also been released in the united states under the title the crimes and punishments of miss payne. Sep 25, 2012 the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg book explores the unlikely friendship, born out of a shared understanding of loss and loneliness, between two year ten students, kiffo and calma. This is a book that teens will enjoy reading and the openended conclusion could lead to some spirited discussions. And then theres the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by firsttime novelist and teacher barry jonsberg.
In the meantime, however, a character from this first work had inspired jonsberg to begin a second novel, this time for young adults. Book details, the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. The audience would not think that the book is related the movie, and the title is the main part of the entire movie. Family is another important issue explored in the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. The main characters are fifteen years old, the themes of the novel may not be things experienced by students in year ten, but are things that they can relate to, and the plot is very involving. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull barry. By this chapter, the reader has awareness of kiffos character. One of the best things about this book is the pictures. There are two dysfunctional families at the heart of the novel. Through out the movie there are a few flashbacks that will lead up to the end and will clear up any confusions that you may have about the ending. Specifically this particular line of the breed dating back well over 100 years. This story is full of surprises and displays some very real moments of poignancy and sadness. Barry jonsberg author of young adult and younger reader.
Jan 03, 2005 when calma and kiffo see their new teacher, aka the pit bull, involved in strange latenight goingson they can think only one thing. The main character who also narrates the story, known as calma, is the top in her english. The whole business of kiffo and the pitbull paperback january 1, 2004 by barry jonsberg author. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull concept of. When calma and kiffo see their new teacher, aka the pit bull, involved in strange latenight goingson they can think only one thing. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull barry jonsberg. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull book depository. Jun 18, 2011 the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is suitable for the year 10 english classroom, mainly as it is set at a year ten level. The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull jonsberg, barry on. The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull paperback december 31, 2004. Themes and issues vce media, victorian curriculum, media. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull archives lessonbucket.
Chapters 2126 vce media, victorian curriculum, media. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Its sequel, its not all about you, calma, 2005 won the 2006 south australian festival award for childrens literature. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He has two degrees in english and was head of department at the south cheshire college in crewe, cheshire, uk. He earned two degrees in english and psychology from liverpool university and was a college lecturer in crewe, cheshire before moving to australia in 1999 his book the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull was shortlisted for the 2005 childrens book council awards in the older readers category, and. Be the envy of everyone in town with the happiest, healthiest, and. Kiffo is a disruptive student from an abusive home, and calma is a gifted student, raised by an overworked single mother. Buy the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by jonsberg, barry isbn.
Positive messages calmas and kiffos friendship feels authentic and touching, and it remains in the readers thoughts after the last page is turned. Description the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg shortlisted. This was my very first book, so it holds a special place in my. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull boomerang books. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. It is clear that calma feels protective of himcertainly where the pitbulls treatment of him is concerned. Jan 04, 2004 buy the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by jonsberg, barry isbn. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry jonsberg book explores the unlikely friendship, born out of a shared understanding of loss and loneliness, between two year ten students, kiffo and calma. The author has made this book as wacky and complicated as life can possibly get. These two become unlikely partners and as a series of events about the mysterious and possibly illegal actions of the pitbull aka mrs payne a rather accurate name is you ask calma, an unlikely friendship is rekindled into a strong bond. Calma, kiffo and the pitbull is set in a very modern environment, the main settings though are calma, kiffo and the pitbulls neighborhood, the city and calma and kiffos school. Carrying on from the first blog kiffo and the pitbull. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Book p ublishers 2 introduction the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is the witty, wild and surprising account of the friendship between calma and kiffo, two year ten students who appear at first to have little in common, but who are connected by past events. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull book, 2004. Books young adults the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. If the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull were a book turned into a film i wouldve kept the title the same. The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull by barry jonsberg book cover, description, publication history. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull by barry. Barry jonsberg is an english teacher, originally from the uk but a resident of darwin since 1999. So they decide to stake out her home, tail her on the motorbike, and get some serious evidence. The unique style of the text, the flashbacks, the sarcastic nature of the. Speaking of mouths, theirs are always the biggest and are always open, particularly if you need to listen to the teacher or concentrate on work. Buy the the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull ebook. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull is a novel by barry jonsberg about a troublesome teenager called kiffo who takes delight in tormenting his.
The whole business with kiffo and the pit bull my current obsession is this book of the same name by barry jonsberg full of witty humour plus a generous dose of nsider the following, taken from chapter four. Name the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull chapters 06. The change in characters and other aspects of the book are, although similar, different to majority of other texts. Calma is upset that his family life is loveless and full of casual cruelty. The whole business with kiffo and the pitbull published april 2004 part quirky journal, part detective fiction, this wild and witty novel is a laughoutloud comedy about two unlikely friends who are drawn into a dramatic series of events through their. Calma has an unlikely friendship with class clown jaryd kiffing, the kiffo of the title. Teachingbooks the whole business with kiffo and the pitbull. Childrens book council awards in the older readers category.