Sube Cane

"Sube Cane" by Bellamy Partridge is a story about a resourceful young boy named Sube Cane, who is eager to appear older by growing a mustache. The novel follows this imaginative twelve-year-old as he gets into comical predicaments, fuelled by his determination to solve the mystery of an abandoned baby. It’s a light-hearted account of his ventures, detailing how he grapples with the complexities of growing up all while under the watchful eyes of his community. Sube's quest begins with a secret plan to use a hair-growth formula, a plot he carries out with the help of his friend Gizzard Tobin. The initial chapters are filled with Sube's attempts to navigate the world of childhood, family, and friendships, all while managing his crush and trying to unravel the secrets he encounters.