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Willa and Woof 8: Best Idea Yet

By Jacqueline Harvey
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Discover a world where adventure and imagination come to life in Willa and Woof 8: Best Idea Yet by Jacqueline Harvey. Willa, a spirited and curious young girl, finds herself tangled in a web of mystery and excitement when she uncovers some unsettling news about Sunset... Read More
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Discover a world where adventure and imagination come to life in Willa and Woof 8: Best Idea Yet by Jacqueline Harvey. Willa, a spirited and curious young girl, finds herself tangled in a web of mystery and excitement when she uncovers some unsettling news about Sunset Views Retirement Village, the cherished home of her best elderly friend, Frank.

Willa’s investigative instincts kick in when she learns that the retirement village is on the verge of being sold. Suspecting that something is amiss, Willa becomes determined to get to the bottom of it. However, she faces the challenge of balancing her busy life filled with club activities, soccer matches, and preparations for a local fête.

With her suspicions confirmed, Willa knows she can't tackle this mystery alone. She enlists the help of her loyal canine companion, Woof, and her energetic best friend, Tae. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the truth and save Sunset Views from an uncertain future. Facing numerous challenges along the way, the trio’s bond of friendship and determination proves invaluable.

Willa and Woof 8: Best Idea Yet combines the charm of youthful adventure with the warmth of community spirit. Jacqueline Harvey masterfully weaves a tale of friendship, courage, and resourcefulness that will captivate readers of all ages. Will Willa’s creativity and teamwork result in her best idea yet? Dive into this captivating story to find out.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761343575

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Jacqueline Harvey worked in schools for many years but has had a passion for storytelling since she was a child. She is the author of the popular Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof series, which have sold almost two million copies in Australia alone. In 2022, she released a picture book, That Cat, illustrated by one of her former students, Kate Isobel Scott. Jacqueline's books have received numerous shortlistings and awards while her picture book, The Sound of the Sea, was a CBCA Honour Book. Jacqueline speaks to thousands of young people at schools and festivals around the world, and says the characters in her books are often made up of the best bits of children she's met over the years. While she is not a twin, like Kensy and Max she does have excellent powers of observation and has always thought she'd make a great spy. Jacqueline lives between Sydney, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand, and is currently working on more Willa and Woof adventures, several picture book projects and an exciting new middle-grade story.

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