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Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces

By Sally Barton
Series: Something Terrible
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Goosebumps meets The Treehouse in this wonderful first instalment of a hilarious new series, Something Terrible. Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is his name, because most people think his name is Tim Tie-your-shoelaces. But no matter how... Read More
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Goosebumps meets The Treehouse in this wonderful first instalment of a hilarious new series, Something Terrible.

Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is his name, because most people think his name is Tim Tie-your-shoelaces. But no matter how many people tell him, or how often, Tim never ties his shoelaces.

One morning, just as Tim was leaving for school, his mum called, ‘Tim! Tie your shoelaces. Something terrible could happen!’

This is the story of the something terrible that did.

Sally Barton weaves a tale of mayhem, mess, and beasties in this flip-flappin’ street-slappin’ first instalment of the terrible things that happen in Rufus Street.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760658564

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 103g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Sally Barton was at the age of six when she first took a book from the library, from then on words and stories became an important part of her life. She not only spends her days creating fictional worlds for both adults and children, but she also passes this love and knowledge on to her students as a tutor for children with learning differences. Sally previously worked for the police but was happiest at her job in a public library while she finished her degree in Legal Studies. Sally enjoys teaching and travelling but writing is her first love. Sally was honoured to win the Writers Unleashed Picture Book Competition in 2022 with Goodnight Sheep.

Christopher Nielsen is an Australian author/illustrator specializing in bringing joy and wonder to children through his art and storytelling. His illustrations are inspired by a deep passion for mid-century culture and design. In 2018 his first picture book saw him shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for best new illustrator and in 2022 his book Just One Bee received the CBCA Honour Award for Picture Book Of The Year. When he’s not busy with a book he can be found raising his beautiful young family or playing with his band The Ramalamas.

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