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  • Published: 25 September 2006
  • ISBN: 9780143302612
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $16.99

Doubting Thomas

from the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018 and 2019




A wild and hilarious story about best friends, surprising adventures and itchy nipples.

WINNER - Speech Pathology Australia Upper Primary 2007
SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2008
The truth is . . . Thomas has an embarrassing secret.
Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy?

When Thomas is faced with an itchy problem that he thinks is the most embarrassing secret he's ever had, he doesn't know is that this problem will lead him on an epic journey from Australia to Paris, filled with laughter, friendship, and self-discovery.

Throughout the story, Thomas will encounter challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his best friends, he'll learn that there is no such thing as an embarrassing secret, and that everyone's quirks make them unique and special.

Doubting Thomas is a touching and entertaining portrayal of childhood and the power of friendship and self-acceptance, making it a must-read for all ages.

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PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN

‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent

‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph

‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times

‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian

  • Published: 25 September 2006
  • ISBN: 9780143302612
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $16.99

About the author

Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 44 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.

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Awards & recognition

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2008  •  Fiction for Older Readers