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Mel and Shell

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Mel and Shell by Julia Lawrinson is a vibrant tale set in the bustling world of the 1970s. It explores the joys and challenges of friendship between two girls, Mel and Shell, as they navigate the trials of adolescence. Their story unfolds amidst disco music, social changes, and the excitement of new experiences, capturing the spirit of the era.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming stories about friendship and growing up, set against a nostalgic backdrop of the 1970s. The engaging storyline, filled with relatable characters and real-life challenges, makes it a delightful read for young audiences who appreciate stories about navigating childhood and the bonds that shape us.

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Mel and Shell

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Mel and Shell is the latest book for middle readers from award-winning author Julia Lawrinson.

Shell and Mel are best friends, united by their love of ABBA. But when Scary Sharon decides she wants to be friends with Shell, and Mel begins acting strangely, things start changing fast. Confiding in her pen pal from 1829, Shell discovers she has a lot to learn about loyalty, honesty and roller skating.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760990725

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Julia Lawrinson is an award-winning writer of books for children and young adults. Julia has worked in a range of organisations, from the arts to parliament to health. She has presented at schools, workshops and conferences across Australia, and in Singapore, Indonesia and the USA, and loves meeting her audience and encouraging reading, learning and curiosity. Her books are about friendship, family and the occasional Jack Russell.

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