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My Life As an Alphabet
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See moreCandice Phee wants to bring light and laughter to those around her, and somehow she succeeds despite the bizarre mix-ups and the confusion she effortlessly creates. An uplifting comedy-drama from award-winning author, Barry Jonsberg.
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"This isn't just about me. It's also about the other people in my life - my mother, my father, my dead sister Sky, my penpal Denille, Rich Uncle Brian, Earth-Pig Fish and Douglas Benson From Another Dimension. These are people (with the exception of Earth-Pig Fish, who is a fish) who have shaped me, made me what I am. I cannot recount my life without recounting elements of theirs. This is a big task, but I am confident I am up to it."
Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little...odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to ensure everyone is happy. So she sets about trying to 'fix' all the problems of all the people (and pets) in her life.
Laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully touching, My Life As an Alphabet is a delightful novel about an unusual girl who goes to great lengths to bring love and laughter into the lives of everyone she cares about.
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My Life As an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg is praised for its engaging storytelling and the depth of its characters, particularly the protagonist. Reviews often highlight the book’s humour and emotional depth, noting how it successfully tackles complex themes with sensitivity. Readers frequently commend the author for creating a compelling narrative that appeals to both children and adults.
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ISBN: 9781743310977
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2013
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 238g
Pages: 264
About the Author
Barry Jonsberg is the author of The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull, It's Not All About YOU, Calma!, Dreamrider, Cassie (Girlfriend Fiction) and Being Here.
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