AUTHOR

Felice Arena grew up in the small Victorian town of Kyabram. He then went to study at La Trobe University in Bendigo, Victoria. He graduated as a primary school teacher but decided instead to pursue his love for acting and writing. As an actor he played 'Marco Alessi' in NEIGHBOURS for a year, starred in numerous London West End musicals, guest appeared on television drama's and presented children's TV.

Felice is an award-winning author of several bestselling books, including the enormously popular Specky Magee series, co-written with his former school-mate and AFL legend, Garry Lyon.

Felice's other titles include: Wish, Bravo Billy, Breakaway John, Dolphin Boy Blue, Mission Buffalo, and for younger readers, the Boyz Rule and Girlz Rock books.

For more information about Felice visit www.felicearena.com or www.speckymagee.com

"Felice Arena was a most engaging and truly inspirational author. He enthralled the children with his tales and involved them in acting out one of his stories. He was able to get down to their level and inspire them to continue reading."
- Vania Lunardi, St Carlo Borromeo School

"Our grades enjoyed meeting Felice at Dandenong Library. He was great fun and kept them all motivated. We recommend him to any other school groups who might like to meet such an entertaining author."
- Ellen Hutchinson, Yarram Park Primary School

"Felice had our Year 7 boys totally mesmerized with his inspiring stories and entertaining role playing activities. A great role model for boys!"
- Michael Druce, Principal of Marist Brothers College, Brisbane

"A wonderful and positive presentation!"
- Anne Boreham, Mentone Boys' Grammar