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Untwisted: The Story of My Life

By Paul Jennings
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Untwisted: The Story of My Life by Paul Jennings offers an intimate look into the life of the celebrated author. This memoir dives into his personal journey, capturing key moments of his childhood, career, and the passions that have shaped his writing. Reflecting on both challenges and triumphs, Jennings shares candid insights with warmth and humour.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by personal journeys and behind-the-scenes insights into a prolific author's life. Paul Jennings shares his experiences, challenges, and the stories that shaped him, offering a fascinating glimpse into both his creative process and personal world. Whether you're a fan of his children's books or simply enjoy engaging memoirs, this story provides an inspiring and thoughtful read.

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Untwisted: The Story of My Life

Honest, insightful, funny - a brilliant memoir about writing and teaching and life from one of Australia's most loved children's authors.

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In the telling of his own tale, children's author and screenwriter Paul Jennings demonstrates how seemingly small events can combine into a compelling drama. As if assembling the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, he puts together fragments, memories, and anecdotes to reveal the portrait of a complex and weathered soul.

The accounts of the trials and joys of turning his stories into episodes of the television program Round The Twist will be of special interest to the millions of fans of this series. Untwisted: The Story of My Life is revealing, moving, and very funny.

Paul Jennings has crafted perhaps his most masterful story yet... the story of his life.

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Untwisted: The Story of My Life by Paul Jennings is celebrated for its honesty, humour, and depth, with reviewers praising how it vividly portrays the events and inspirations behind Jennings' exceptional storytelling ability. It offers a candid glimpse into his life, creatively recounting his journey from his early years in Britain to becoming a literary icon in Australia. The memoir is noted for its raw and sincere narrative, making it essential reading for fans of children's literature and anyone interested in the mind of a remarkable writer.

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ISBN: 9781761065903

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Paul Jennings has written more than one hundred stories and sold over ten million books. Since the publication of Unreal! in 1985, readers all around the world have loved his stories. The first two series of the top-rating TV series Round the Twist were based on Paul's popular short story collections and he received two Awgie awards for screenwriting episodes. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to children's literature in 1995, was awarded the prestigious Dromkeen Medal in 2001 and was made a Fellow of Monash University in 2010. In 2019 he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Children's Book Council of Australia. He lives in Warrnambool with his partner, comedian, actor and author Mary-Anne Fahey.

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