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Childish

By Morris Gleitzman
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A story about why kids are the best people to fix broken things. Childish - 1. Being a child. 2. Solving big problems using only a really good friendship, an endless supply of the world's best dumplings, and a thousand kilos of plasticine. 3. E.g., Arkie... Read More
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A story about why kids are the best people to fix broken things.

Childish -

1. Being a child.

2. Solving big problems using only a really good friendship, an endless supply of the world's best dumplings, and a thousand kilos of plasticine.

3. E.g., Arkie and Dot.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761343759

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 44 books, he's one of Australia's most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2018-2019.

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