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The Bugalugs Bum Thief: Aussie Bites

By Tim Winton
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The Bugalugs Bum Thief by Tim Winton is a delightful children's book set in the quirky town of Bugalugs, where, quite mysteriously, everyone's bum disappears! The story follows a young boy named Skeeta Anderson as he embarks on a hilarious journey to solve the mystery and restore normalcy to his town. With engaging characters and humorous antics, it's an amusing tale that delivers a lively adventure for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a hilarious and quirky tale with a mystery at its heart, perfect for young readers. With Tim Winton's clever writing, children will be entertained by the unpredictable storyline and the lively characters, all set in a unique Australian setting.

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The Bugalugs Bum Thief: Aussie Bites

Everyone in the town of Bugalugs has had their bum stolen, and it's up to Skeeta to find the thief! By the author of "Jesse" & "Cloudstreet", this title is for those from the age of eight.

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Skeeta Anderson woke up one morning to find that his bum was gone. And not only his bum, but the bum of every single person in the town of Bugalugs.

It's up to Skeeta to catch the thief...

The Bugalugs Bum Thief: Aussie Bites by Tim Winton is a humorous and imaginative tale that will entertain readers as they join Skeeta on his quirky adventure to uncover the mystery behind the missing bums.

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The Bugalugs Bum Thief by Tim Winton has been praised for its humour and imaginative premise, engaging young readers with a quirky and entertaining storyline. Reviews often highlight the book's ability to captivate children with its unique plot and the playful, yet straightforward way it deals with a bizarre mystery. The characters and narrative are described as both funny and accessible, making it an enjoyable read for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143300847

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tim Winton Young Adult

About the Author

Tim Winton has published twenty-six books for adults and children, and his work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times (for Shallows,Cloudstreet, Dirt Music and Breath) and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize (for The Riders and Dirt Music). He lives in Western Australia. Find out more on Facebook

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