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Pierre's Not There

By Ursula Dubosarsky
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Pierre's Not There by Ursula Dubosarsky follows a French boy named Pierre on an unexpected adventure. Set in the vibrant streets of Paris, it's a captivating journey full of magic and mystery, as Pierre encounters an array of eccentric characters and navigates through puzzling situations. Fantastical themes and imaginative storytelling make this a delightful read for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for intriguing mysteries combined with imaginative storytelling. It's a delightful choice for young readers who appreciate tales filled with adventure and a touch of whimsy, engaging them in a world rich with creativity and suspense. This charming narrative is perfect for those who enjoy exploring themes of friendship and discovery.

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Pierre's Not There

A girl who transforms into a dog, a magic puppet show with the power to change lives and a story about the mysteries of the imagination from Ursula Dubosarsky, the Australian Children's Laureate.

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Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Children's Laureate for 2020 - 2021.

Lara had always wished she was a dog, and one day, just for a short time, she actually became one. This is how it happened.

In a mulberry brick house on the harbour that Lara explores while her mother cleans, Lara meets Pierre, a boy about her age with a beautiful antique puppet theatre. With his puppets, he tells her a story about a boy whose family has been eaten by wolves. The boy is lost. He needs to find his grandmother.

Lara takes the part of a dog, but suddenly she can no longer tell where she ends and Dog begins. Or is she Wolf? Caught up in Pierre's story, Lara has to fight to protect her identity—and her new friend. Can she help Pierre find his way home?

Pierre's Not There is a lyrical, captivating and imaginative story that can be read on many levels.

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Pierre's Not There by Ursula Dubosarsky is described as both charming and haunting, captivating readers by exploring the uncanny nature of puppets and the interplay between fantasy, dreams, and reality. Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen, the book features artwork that enhances the story's fluid boundaries between imagination and the real world, making it a notable read in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760525934

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ursula Dubosarsky Young Adult

About the Author

Ursula Dubosarsky was born and grew up in Sydney and wanted to be a writer from the age of six. She is now the author of over 60 books for children and young adults and her work is published all over the world. She has won several national literary awards and internationally she has been nominated for both the Hans Christian Andersen award and the Astrid Lindgren prize. Her most recent novel for children, Brindabella, was short-listed for the 2019 CBCA awards. Ursula Dubosarsky is the current Australian Children's Laureate.

Christopher Nielsen is an award-winning Sydney-based illustrator specialising in children's books, advertising and packaging. His artwork is inspired by a passion for mid-century design and has been short-listed for the CBCA Crichton Award and acknowledged by The British Book Design and Publication Awards, AGDA Awards, 3x3 Awards, Communication Arts, American Illustration and Society Of Illustrators NY. He has received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the Illustrators Australia Awards.

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