Little Bont and the Big Secret

Name: Little Bont and the Big Secret
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922626097
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Megan Higgins and Marcus Bontempelli and Fiona Harris

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Summary

Little Bont and the Big Secret is a delightful children's story about a young boy named Little Bont who finds himself in a thrilling adventure unfolding at his local sports club. As he encounters a mysterious secret, Bont learns valuable lessons about teamwork, honesty, and courage. The book combines excitement with heartwarming moments, perfect for young readers.
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Description

Little Bont and the Big Secret by Megan Higgins, Marcus Bontempelli, and Fiona Harris is a delightful tale that will capture the hearts of young readers.

Marcus absolutely, positively LOVES footy. But there's something he loves even more than footy... his Nanna Nancy!

Nanna is always there for Marcus. So when Marcus accidentally kicks his football into Nanna Nancy's favourite garden gnome, he panics! Owning up to his mistake might land him in trouble. But lying to his Nanna doesn't feel so good, either...

From Western Bulldogs' captain and three-time team Best & Fairest winner Marcus Bontempelli comes a heartwarming story about honesty, family... and of course, a little bit of footy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922626097

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiona Harris Marcus Bontempelli Megan Higgins

About the Author

Marcus Bontempelli is a professional footballer who grew up in Melbourne. Now the Captain of the Western Bulldogs, Bontempelli is the youngest player in AFL history to have captained a Grand Final-winning team, and the three-time All-Australian, three-time Charles Sutton Medal (best & fairest) winner has a host of other awards and accolades under his belt from his seven-year professional career so far. His debut picture book, co-written with Fiona Harris, is a celebration of Marcus's beloved late Nanna Nancy, who was always his biggest fan.

Megan is originally from Ohio, but has spent most of the last decade living in Villach, Austria where she works as an art and design teacher. Megan loves playing video games, Zelda being her favourite. She also loves paddle boarding, skiing and petting cute dogs and cats.

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