'A master storyteller.'
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Melina Marchetta is having a moment in 2022. Find out what the author has been doing and learn about recent developments regarding her beloved debut novel, Looking for Alibrandi.
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Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/what-zola-did-on-saturday-9781760895211 A wonderful children’s series celebrating community, friendship and kindness from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi. Fun, heartwarming stories full of mischief and humour, sure to charm and engage newly independent young readers. Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Saturday, when it’s tomato day at Nonna Rosa’s and Zola is helping out . . . Collect all seven stories in the series. One for every day of the week! #WhatZolaDidonSaturday #MelinaMarchetta #DebHudson
The best books for educators to share on International Women’s Day 2021
Colouring pages, word search and a spot-the-difference.
Inspire an eternal love of reading with these accessible series for new readers, featuring large print, fun images, simple vocabulary, and best of all, captivating stories!
How a little cartoon bird became the icon of stories for kids.
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A beautiful activity pack for Melina Marchetta's new series, What Zola Did
Just like a good TV show, a beloved book series can lift our mood. Here are some of the best for kids.
Keep the kids entertained with these fun book-related ideas. There's an activity book for every age: one for littlies, one for kids and one for grown-ups too!
Discuss community and belonging, families, friendship, grief, hope, love and human connection with your book club.
Melina Marchetta’s Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil – a memorable book club choice.
