{"title":"Jill (Jillian) Colwell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJill (Jillian) Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging stories that spark the imagination of young readers. Her books often feature adventurous journeys and charming characters, inviting children to explore vibrant worlds filled with fun and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough playful narratives like \u003cem\u003eTiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race\u003c\/em\u003e, Colwell offers tales that combine excitement with warmth, making her works a delightful choice for children who enjoy stories full of heart and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tiki-and-jill-and-the-great-australian-camel-race-by-kate-simpson-9781761182334","title":"Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tale of Tiki, a desert-born camel, who was still more than half wild when he met his rider, Jill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJill was an accomplished horse rider who had never ridden a camel. Together, Tiki and Jill entered the Great Australian Camel Race—a three-month trek that stretched from the red centre of Australia all the way to the Gold Coast. However, Tiki was a tricky camel to ride. He had a tendency to spit on Jill, he bucked, and he even enjoyed rolling in burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen one especially tough day among the sand dunes of the Simpson Desert, everything changed, and Tiki and Jill became firm friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the amazing true story of the bond between a camel called Tiki and his rider, Jill, and the extraordinary endurance race that captured the imagination of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReaders aged 5+ who love true stories about animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTeachers and librarians looking for books that explore Australian history and geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-fiction-loving primary school students who enjoy factual information with their stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNostalgia-loving readers who want to share a slice of 1980s Australia with their loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548211265772,"sku":"9781761182334","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/50298bc9ef1698c6ac7a537a54c4ec9e.jpg?v=1776907962"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jill-jillian-colwell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}