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The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster

Polly and Buster Book One
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The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster introduces young readers to Polly, a clever and sophisticated witch, and her best friend Buster, a feelings monster. Despite the common belief that witches and monsters should not mix, their secret friendship blossoms, exploring themes of acceptance, emotion, and the magic of companionship. When their hidden bond is threatened, Polly and Buster must face challenges that test their friendship and hearts.
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This charming junior fiction book is perfect for children beginning to explore themes of friendship and emotions. Fans of gentle fantasy stories and readers familiar with Sally Rippin's warm and engaging style will find much to love.

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The beloved magical trilogy about friendship and courage by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin!

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From Australia's best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster - a brand new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship.

Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don't mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous.

But Polly the witch and Buster the feelings monster have been best friends forever. It's the sort of friendship that makes your heart squeeze with happiness. Somehow, they've managed to keep their friendship a secret. Until one day, when everything changes...

Sally Rippin is the author of over 50 books for young readers, including the best-selling Billie B Brown early reader series, and its recent spin-offs, A Billie B Mystery, Billie's Adventures, and the Hey Jack! series. Her new series Polly and Buster is accompanied by her own enchanting illustrations.

Series: Polly and Buster

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  • The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster
    From Australia's best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster - a brand new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship. Who ever heard of a witch and a monster being friends? Everyone knows that witches don't mix with monsters. Witches are educated, clever, sophisticated. But monsters? Monsters are just uncouth. Some are even dangerous. But Polly the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760129019

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Egmont

Illustration: Black and White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 189.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, but grew up mainly in South-East Asia. She has a very clear memory of herself as a child. She remembers the details of her primary school years with surprising clarity: the trials, the treasons, the tribulations, as well as all the lovely things that exist in childhood friendships. Perhaps this is the main reason behind why she is the successful author and illustrator of over 50 published children's books; many of them award winning, including two novels for young adults. She aims to write stories with heart. Her most recent books include the best-selling Billie B Brown early-reader series and its recent spin-offs, A Billie B Mystery, Billie's Adventures and Hey Jack! series. These are quality stories with characters that have struck a chord with children, their parents, teachers and librarians alike, and has gone on to cement Sally's position as Australia's highest selling female author, third-highest selling children's author, and eighth-highest selling author overall. Sally's brand new junior-fiction series Polly and Buster is very close to her heart as it's a story she's wanted to write for some time. As a bonus to fans, Sally - who spent three years studying fine art in China as a young adult - has stunningly illustrated Polly and Buster herself!

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