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  • Published: 27 June 2016
  • ISBN: 9780143308805
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $16.99

Toad Rage

Toad Book 1 from former Australian Children's Laureate Morris Gleitzman




Another hilarious tale from Australia's funniest children's author .

‘Hilarious, but with a lot of heart’ Better Reading


Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 2000
Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2000
Shortlisted - Qld Premier's Literary Award 2000

The epic story of one slightly squashed cane toad's hunt for the truth. And the fun and games that result.

Limpy's family reckons humans don't hate cane toads, but Limpy knows otherwise. He's spotted the signs: the cross looks, the unkind comments, the way they squash cane toads with their cars.

Desperate to save his species from ending up as pancakes, Limpy must somehow make humans see how fabulous cane toads really are. Risking everything, he sets off on a wart-tinglingly dangerous and daring journey to ... the Olympics?

Filled with humour and heart, Toad Rage is a story about acceptance, determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Read the whole Toad series today!
Toad Rage
Toad Heaven
Toad Away
Toad Surprise
Toad Delight

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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: 27 June 2016
  • ISBN: 9780143308805
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $16.99

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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

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  2000  •  Older Readers

KROC Children's Choice Awards

Longlisted  •  2000  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Longlisted  •  2001  •  Young Reader

KANGA Children's Choice Awards

Longlisted  •  2004  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults

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