{"title":"Allison Rocca","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllison Rocca’s stories invite young readers into imaginative worlds filled with adventure, warmth, and gentle humour. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eJoey and the Junjardy\u003c\/em\u003e, blend charming narratives with engaging characters that spark curiosity and creativity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers and storytime sessions, Rocca’s tales nurture a love of reading through accessible language and heartfelt themes. These books offer a delightful blend of fun and learning, making them treasured additions to any child’s bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joey-and-the-junjardy-by-allison-rocca-9780702271137","title":"Joey and the Junjardy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA funny, raucous middle-grade romp grounded in First Nations storytelling, featuring a mischievous character brought to life by debut author Allison Rocca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoey Gibbs is always up for a laugh. What isn't funny is the 'Big Trouble' he caused at his old school that meant his family had to move back home to Coolibah Creek. Joey's going to keep his head down this time. New school, new mates, new start. But trouble seems to have a way of finding him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen his sister and cousin start getting mysteriously pranked, Joey looks for answers from his Wakka Wakka culture. He discovers he's caught the attention of the Junjardy, a hairy little trickster. Joey can't resist making mischief again with his secret partner in crime. But as the jokes spiral out of control, he must work out what the Junjardy wants with him before disaster strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAction-packed with loads of humour and heart, \u003cem\u003eJoey and the Junjardy\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how the smallest of creatures can help you to stand tall and proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582698733804,"sku":"9780702271137","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780702271137-joey-and-the-junjardy.jpg?v=1777436817"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/allison-rocca.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}