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Jelly is only happy up in the branches of the old apricot tree and by the creek at the back of the house. One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek's waters. It's a baby angel with a broken wing. They decide to keep it. But soon things start to go wrong and Jelly discovers that you can't just take something from where it belongs.
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In her new falling-down home, in her new street, in her new suburb, Jelly waits for high school to begin. She can only feel happy up in the branches of the old apricot tree and by the creek at the back of the house.
One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek's dark waters. At first, they think it’s a bird, but it isn't... it's a baby angel with a broken wing. And they decide to keep it. But soon things start to go wrong, and Jelly discovers that you can't just take something from where it belongs and expect that it won't be missed.
Sally Rippin's Angel Creek is a book about growing up: being brave and selfish and tough and scared. It's a book about an angel. But not the sweet variety. It's a book about the things that change and the things that always stay the same.
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Sally Rippin's Angel Creek is praised for its imaginative storytelling and engaging exploration of a young person's journey into adolescence. The book skillfully combines elements of reality and fantasy, creating a unique depiction of angels while addressing themes like family relationships, bullying, and the transition to high school. Critics highlight its exquisite writing, capturing the loss of innocence and the magic of growing up, making it an enchanting read for older children.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781921758058
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 126g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Sally Rippin is the author of Chenxi and the Foreigner. Sally has also written and illustrated many books for children, including titles from the Go Girl and Aussie Bites series and the popular Fang Fang stories.
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