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Blinky Bill

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Blinky Bill by Dorothy Wall is a charming children's tale that follows the mischievous adventures of a young koala named Blinky. Living in the Australian bush, Blinky embarks on various escapades, often finding himself in humorous and tricky situations. The story delights with its blend of whimsy and lessons about friendship, nature, and growing up.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventures featuring charming and mischievous animal characters. It captures the whimsical and playful antics of a young koala and his interactions with friends in the Australian bush. Perfect for readers who appreciate engaging stories filled with humour and wit.

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Blinky Bill

Combines in one edition Dorothy Wall's much-loved classics, Blinky Bill, Blinky Bill Grows Up and Blinky Bill and Nutsy. Blinky Bill is the quintessential larrikin. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and impudent little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing his mother's patience.

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The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill combines in one edition Dorothy Wall's much-loved classics, Blinky Bill (first published in 1933), Blinky Bill Grows Up (1934) and Blinky Bill and Nutsy (1937).

One of the best-loved Australian children's book characters of all time, this mischievous koala has continued to delight readers of all ages, and the books have never been out of print. Blinky Bill is the quintessential larrikin. With enthusiastic pleasure, this headstrong and impudent little koala sets out on a series of bold adventures testing not only his mother's patience, but also that of all the bush creatures and others he encounters.

His shenanigans at Miss Pym's shop and Farmer Smifkins's vegie patch show him to be a very naughty koala indeed! Includes the original illustrations, bringing to life the wonderful world of Blinky Bill to today's generation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732284350

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Dorothy Wall (1894-1942) was born in New Zealand, but came to Australia at the age of 20 and firmly established herself as the creator of Blinky Bill, one of Australia’s most enduring and popular icons. Her charming stories about the cheeky little koala have become classics and made a significant contribution to Australian children’s literature.

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