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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee

By Deborah Abela
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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee by Deborah Abela is a delightful children's book about India Wimple, a young girl with a big heart and a passion for spelling. Encouraged by her colourful family, she sets out to participate in a national spelling bee, overcoming self-doubt and challenges along the way. It's a charming tale of courage, family support, and believing in oneself, set against the backdrop of an exciting competition.
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India Wimple can spell. Brilliantly. Every Friday night, she and her family watch the Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee. When the Wimples suggest she enter the next Bee, India says she's not good enough - but her family won't hear it and encourage her to sign up. There are plenty of obstacles to reaching the finals- something in India's past has made her terribly shy, and moving on to each round involves finding the money to make it happen. And finally, there's Summer Millicent Ernestine Beauregard-Champion, a spoilt rich girl who is determined to win - and isn't afraid to step on anyone who gets in her way.

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The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee by Deborah Abela is praised for its charming and heartwarming story, focusing on themes of confidence and perseverance. Reviewers often highlight its relatable characters and engaging plot, making it an enjoyable read for children. The narrative is celebrated for promoting the importance of family support and personal growth. Readers appreciate the humour and life lessons intertwined within the story.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781925324822

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

After training as a teacher, Deb travelled to Africa, where she was trapped in a desert sandstorm, harassed by monkeys and thrown in jail twice. She trained as a teacher before becoming writer/producer of a national children's TV show at Network TEN. She's since written 30 internationally published and awarded books, including the Max Remy series, her climate change trilogy, Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm and The Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee. Her CBCA Notable, The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, is about the power of books to save us when we feel lost. Her latest books are, The Kindness Project, a verse novel about how even the smallest act of kindness can change the world and her picture book, No More Room in the Bed. www.deborahabela.com

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