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Matty Forever

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In Matty Forever by Elizabeth Fensham, the story revolves around a boy named Matty who forms an unlikely friendship with a new girl in the neighbourhood, Bill, during one memorable Australian summer. As they navigate the challenges and excitement of childhood, their friendship deepens and faces tests that reveal the complexities of growing up. It's a heartwarming tale about loyalty, understanding, and resilience.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Matty Forever

Mat and Bill are neighbours - and best friends. They've told each other their deepest, darkest secrets and in return provide each other with someone to trust and to turn to when things aren't right at home. When you have a friendship like Bill and Matty do, nothing else matters. An enchanting story of friendship, acceptance and trust.

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Mat and Bill are neighbours - and best friends. They've told each other their deepest, darkest secrets and in return provide each other with someone to trust and to turn to when things aren't right at home.

For Bill, it's a challenging time of missing his father, consoling his sad mother, and starting a new school. For Matty, it is the strength of Bill's steady friendship when her family is different from the rest.

When you have a friendship like Bill and Matty do, nothing else matters. An enchanting story of friendship, acceptance and trust from one of Australia's acclaimed storytellers.

Matty Forever

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Matty Forever by Elizabeth Fensham is praised for its heartwarming depiction of friendship and childhood adventures. The narrative is noted for its engaging characters and relatable themes, drawing readers into the emotional world of the young protagonists. The book’s ability to present complex emotions in a child-friendly manner is highly appreciated.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702237027

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 144

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