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Time to Shine (Ella Diaries #17)

By Meredith Costain
Series: Ella Diaries
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Time to Shine (Ella Diaries #17) follows Ella as she navigates the ups and downs of school life, friendships, and personal growth. With a focus on self-discovery and resilience, Ella learns valuable life lessons as she encounters challenges and opportunities that encourage her to shine in her own unique way. The book captures the relatable experiences of growing up, making it engaging for young readers.
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If you enjoy stories filled with delightful characters, school adventures, and imaginative journaling, this book may capture your heart. Its engaging narrative, combined with themes of friendship and personal growth, makes it perfect for children who love both relatable situations and a touch of creativity in their reading.

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Ella, Zoe and Ammy are excited to be working together on a SPECIAL PROJECT to present to their entire class! They plan the most aMAZing cooking video... but then everything goes wrong! First the recipes don’t work, and then Ella finds herself caught in the middle of a FIGHT between Zoe and Ammy! Can they get it together and finish their video?

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Series: Ella Diaries

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760662851

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald
  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meredith Costain Series: Ella Diaries Young Adult

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