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Toppling

By Sally Murphy
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Toppling by Sally Murphy is a heartfelt story about John, a young boy whose world revolves around his domino toppling hobby and his close-knit group of friends. When one of their members faces a serious challenge, the children learn the power of friendship, resilience, and support. Written in verse, this touching book explores themes of loyalty and coping with life's unexpected hurdles.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about friendship and resilience. It's a heartfelt children’s book that tackles themes of facing challenges and the supportive power of friends when dealing with difficult situations. Young readers will find it both engaging and meaningful.

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Toppling

A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about childhood illness and support for friends. Ages 8-12.

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John is obsessed with dominoes. But not with playing the traditional game, he is obsessed with toppling. He spends hours setting up spirals, ramps, patterns and lines of dominoes all for that satisfying toppling beginning with a small push in the right direction - everything falls as it is meant to. When John's friend Dom falls sick and is diagnosed with cancer, John and his friends' worlds fall apart. Can they face Dom and support him through his illness? It's hard for all at first but John and his friends find a way to comfort Dom and laugh with him again. They even find support and understanding from an unlikely source within their class, the school bully.

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Toppling by Sally Murphy is praised for its emotional depth, humor, and touching portrayal of loyalty and friendship. The book's engaging story is complemented by Rhian Nest James's delightful illustrations, offering readers an experience that evokes both laughter and tears.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921529429

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rhian Nest James

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 128g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sally Murphy Young Adult

About the Author

Sally Murphy is a mother, wife, teacher, speaker, website manager, reviewer, and, of course, author. She was born in Perth and now lives in Corrigin, in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. In 2001 she decided to dedicate herself to her dream of becoming a children’s author and has now published 28 books. As well as writing for children Sally is also a children’s book reviewer who runs the review site www.aussiereviews.com

Rhian Nest James has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years after graduating from Exeter College of Art with an Honours Degree in Illustration. She has produced illustrations for a wide variety of publishers and organisations but her speciality is children’s books having illustrated over 60 children’s books and contributed illustrations to many more. Rhian moved to Sydney from her native Wales in 2002 and she continues to illustrate for others including the highly successful series Samurai Kids.

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