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Amelia Chamelia and the School Play

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Amelia Chamelia and the School Play by Laura Sieveking is a delightful children's story about a girl named Amelia who has a unique ability to change colours like a chameleon. When her school prepares for the annual play, Amelia must navigate her colourful talent while learning valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and self-acceptance. The book blends humour and heart, making it an engaging read for younger audiences.
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If you enjoy stories full of imagination and fun with a touch of magic, this book will capture your heart. Follow a charming character whose unusual ability to change colours leads to unique and whimsical adventures, especially when she's preparing for a school play. Ideal for young readers who love a blend of humour and wonder in their tales.

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Amelia has a secret power. A power that nobody else knows about. When she is furious or frightened, she can change colour.

Amelia loves books, especially fairytales. But when her teacher announces that her class will be performing Snow White in front of the whole school, Amelia begins to feel nervous - she doesn't like being in the spotlight. Along with Amelia's nerves comes a familiar tingly feeling - if she reveals her chameleon powers on stage it will be a disaster!

Meanwhile, Willow's acting super strange. Could Amelia's brave and daring friend also have something to hide?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143791621

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 86g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Laura Sieveking (Author) Ever since she learnt to hold a pen, Laura Sieveking has loved creating stories. She remembers hiding in her room as a six-year-old, writing a series of books about an unlikely friendship between a princess and a bear. As an adult, Laura has spent the vast majority of her career working in publishing as an editor. After several years, she decided to put down her red pen and open up her laptop to create books of her own. Laura's books revolve around all the things she loved as a child - friendships, sport and a little bit of magic. Her series include The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls and Amelia Chamelia. Laura lives in Sydney with her husband and two children. Alyssa Bermudez (Illustrator) Alyssa is a born and bred New Yorker living in Tasmania. She studied illustration and animation at the Fashion Institute of Technology for undergraduate and graduate courses. As an illustrator and art teacher for students aged 5-75+, Alyssa strives to put the KA-POW into stories and learning. Her illustrations can be found in magazines and books including the Lucia The Luchadora series and fabulous Amelia Chamelia series. Alyssa currently resides in stunning Hobart where adventures await each day.

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