Lockie Leonard, Scumbuster

Lockie Leonard, a twelve-year-old living in a small Australian coastal town, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the odd but brilliant Metal Head, aka Geoff "Egg" Eggleston, who shares his passion for the environment. Together they launch a crusade to clean up the polluted harbor, confronting both the town's indifference and the industrial sources of the contamination. Alongside the eco-mission, Lockie navigates the everyday dramas of middle school, including his first crush on a girl his own age. The story mixes humor, friendship, and a dose of environmental activism as Lockie tries to make a real difference in his community.