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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins
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The game is called Beatie Bow and the children play it for the thrill of scaring themselves. But when Abigail is drawn in, the game is quickly transformed into an extraordinary, sometimes horrifying, adventure as she finds herself transported to a place that is foreign yet strangely familiar...
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The game is called Beatie Bow, and the children play it for the thrill of scaring themselves. But when Abigail is drawn in, the game is quickly transformed into an extraordinary, sometimes horrifying, adventure as she finds herself transported to a place that is foreign yet strangely familiar...
Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park offers a mesmerising journey that combines elements of mystery and time-travel, challenging Abigail to navigate a world that tests her courage and resilience.
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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins by Ruth Park is praised for its engaging narrative and vivid characters. Readers admire the evocative depiction of time travel and historical Sydney, highlighting the blend of whimsy and depth in the story. The book resonates with both children and adults, appreciated for its nostalgic charm and captivating plot.
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ISBN: 9780143204879
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 June 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 113.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Ruth Park has written over fifty books, including Swords and Crowns and Rings (winner of the Miles Franklin Award) and A Fence Around the Cuckoo.
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