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Rita's Revenge
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See moreThe town of Little Dismal has more than its fair share of clever animals, which is why they are now in danger. Can Rita poet, outcast and duck solve the case of the chook-napped Clara? A quacking mystery story from the award-winning author of A Clue for Clara.
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WINNER: 2023 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People
SHORTLISTED: 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature
Chasing cows and pigs. Mockery. Rude songs. Piracy, bullying, revenge, warfare and general thuggery.
This is the list of approved duck activities and it does NOT include poetry.
The ducks of Little Dismal are angry. A scruffy chicken called Clara has been telling lies about them. They need revenge.
Enter Rita - a duck with the soul of a poet. After an embarrassing talent night, Rita sees revenge on Clara as a chance to restore her reputation.
But Rita finds more than revenge on her mission. She uncovers a dastardly plan to chook-nap the clever chicken that will take them both a long way from home.
Luckily, it's Rita's unlikely friendship with a small human and the help of some street-smart birds that just might save the day and inspire an epic poem!
'Jealousy, revenge, crime, adventure, duck poetry and laugh-out-loud comedy; Rita's Revenge has it all! I adore this book.' Katrina Nannestad, author of The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome.
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Rita's Revenge is praised for its humorous and heartwarming narrative, filled with jealousy, revenge, and adventure. Reviewers highlight its originality and comedic elements, with comments on the charming character of Rita. It's considered an enjoyable and funny read for children, especially those aged 8-10, making it a delightful choice for young readers.
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ISBN: 9781761066009
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 304g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Lian Tanner has worked as a teacher, a tourist bus driver, a freelance journalist, a juggler, an editor and a professional actor. She has been dynamited while scuba diving and arrested while busking. She once spent a week in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, searching for a Japanese soldier left over from the Second World War. It took her a while to realise that all this was preparation for becoming a writer. Nowadays Lian lives by the sea in southern Tasmania.
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