No. of pages 204
Published: 2007
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 204 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Allen & Unwin .
Beth Norling has been a children's book illustrator and author for eighteen years, and her work has been recognized by the Australian chapter of the International Board of Books for Young People. Steven Herrick is an award-winning poet who has performed his poems in schools, cafes, colleges, and festivals all over the world. He lives in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, near Sydney, Australia.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards - Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.
Upper Primary Readers
This book was recognised by the Upper Primary Readers.
Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award - Language Development
This book was recognised in the Language Development category by the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award.
"'told in Herrick's inimitable style - beautifully phrased poetry...Highly recommended.' Reading Time 'Herrick has a wonderfully acute ear for the authentic voice of primary school children...this entertaining verse novel gives a funny, acutely perceptive picture and voice of this particular class...Delightful - and highly recommended.' Magpies"