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The What on Earth Institute of Wonder

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The What on Earth Institute of Wonder by Lisa Nicol is an imaginative children's book that follows the adventures of Sal, an animal-loving girl, and her friends. They encounter a mysterious institute dedicated to preserving the world's most wondrous and endangered creatures. As they dive deeper into this magical world, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of preserving the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for whimsical adventures and tales that brim with wonder and curiosity. This story beautifully combines elements of magic, friendship, and exploration, making it perfect for young readers who love delving into enchanting worlds filled with unique characters and heartwarming messages.

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The What on Earth Institute of Wonder

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A mind-boggling expedition into the secrets of the Animal Kingdom with only an invisible map of the human heart as a guide. (Unless, of course, you count the talking parrot.) What on Earth could possibly go wrong...? Sal has always had an affinity with animals - especially the lost kind. But when two rare and endangered creatures appear out of nowhere, life takes a detour into strange and uncharted territory... One elephant, one kakapo, one unlicensed teenage driver, one boy waiting for the world to end and a twelve-year-old girl with a very special gift.

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The What on Earth Institute of Wonder by Lisa Nicol has been praised for its whimsical storytelling and imaginative plot. Reviewers often highlight its charming characters and the book's ability to engage young readers with its creative narrative. The story's themes of wonder and curiosity are celebrated for encouraging readers to explore their imagination and the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041556

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Lisa Nicol is an internationally published children's author and sometimes documentary-maker. Her feature Wide Open Sky won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Sydney Film Festival. Her first novel, Dr Boogaloo and The Girl Who Lost Her Laughter was a CBCA Notable, Shenzhen Reading Month, Top Ten Children's Books of the Year 2021 and is currently being adapted for the screen. Her other works include the hugely popular Vincent and The Grandest Hotel on Earth and The What on Earth Institute of Wonder. Lisa lives in Sydney with two out of her three children and a dusty old dog who smells worse than an elephant fart.

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