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Chess Nuts

Author: Julia Lawrinson

A lighthearted novel for children about the game of chess.

Jackson is sporty and popular.

Anna doesn't like the sporty, popular people.

So when Jackson joins the chess squad, Anna does not initially welcome him. But Anna is about to learn some things about friendship, chess and physical fitness.

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Format:Paperback, 204 pages
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ISBN-13:9780143304708
ISBN-10:0143304704
Origin:Australia
Publisher:Penguin Aus.
Imprint:Puffin
Subjects: - Reading age 10+ years(1019)
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25 May 2012
Australian Society of Authors 2012 Barbara Jefferis Award - winner

All That I Am by Anna Funder has won the Barbara Jefferis Award.

The award is offered annually for “the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society”.

Anna beat fellow Miles Franklin contenders Foal's Bread and Cold Light.

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