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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins

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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins by Ruth Park is a captivating children's novel that blends time travel with a gripping mystery. The story follows Abigail, a young girl from Sydney, who finds herself transported back to the 19th century after encountering a mysterious child known as Beatie Bow. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Abigail unravels secrets and learns valuable lessons about love, destiny, and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of stories that blend time travel with rich, historical detail. Set in Sydney, it follows a young girl's unexpected journey back in time to the 19th century, offering insights into family dynamics and the past’s mysteries. It's a wonderful choice for those who appreciate a mix of adventure and poignant storytelling.

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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins

The game is called Beatie Bow and the children play it for the thrill of scaring themselves. But when Abigail is drawn in, the game is quickly transformed into an extraordinary, sometimes horrifying, adventure as she finds herself transported to a place that is foreign yet strangely familiar...

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The game is called Beatie Bow, and the children play it for the thrill of scaring themselves. But when Abigail is drawn in, the game is quickly transformed into an extraordinary, sometimes horrifying, adventure as she finds herself transported to a place that is foreign yet strangely familiar...

Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park offers a mesmerising journey that combines elements of mystery and time-travel, challenging Abigail to navigate a world that tests her courage and resilience.

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Playing Beatie Bow: Popular Penguins by Ruth Park is praised for its engaging narrative and vivid characters. Readers admire the evocative depiction of time travel and historical Sydney, highlighting the blend of whimsy and depth in the story. The book resonates with both children and adults, appreciated for its nostalgic charm and captivating plot.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143204879

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Ruth Park has written over fifty books, including Swords and Crowns and Rings (winner of the Miles Franklin Award) and A Fence Around the Cuckoo.

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