Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase


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Detective Donut is on the trail of a stolen statue, a missing person, and a larcenous goose.




Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase


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Detective Donut and his partner, Mouse, set out to find Professor Drake, the world-famous archaeologist who has mysteriously disappeared.




Adventures in Real Problem Solving


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Educational title for gifted and advanced learners.




New and Experimental Approaches to Writing Lives


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With recent advances in digital technology, a number of exciting and innovative approaches to writing lives have emerged, from graphic memoirs to blogs and other visual-verbal-virtual texts. This edited collection is a timely study of new approaches to writing lives, including literary docu-memoir, autobiographical cartography, social media life writing and autobiographical writing for children. Combining literary theory with insightful critical approaches, each essay offers a serious study of innovative forms of life writing, with a view to reflecting on best practice and offering the reader practical guidance on methods and techniques. Offering a range of practical exercises and an insight into cutting-edge literary methodologies, this is an inspiring and thought-provoking companion for students of literature and creative writing studying courses on life writing, memoir or creative non-fiction.




Diary of a Wombat


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Young readers are introduced to the cuddly yet slow-moving Australian wombat in this tongue-in-cheek account of one unusually articulate wombat and his busy week. Full color.




The Giant Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities


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A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to add pizzazz to your day! Activities include: Bath Sponge Painting Blast-off Helmets Bumby Snake Candy Jewelry Caterpillar Cookies Cereal Box Tote Bag Darling Daffodils Dinosaur Sock Puppets Dream Catcher Ecology Art Creations




All Things Bright and Beautiful


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A timeless hymn brought to life. This beautifully illustrated picture book interprets a beloved ode to nature, complete with the music notation in the back for readers to play or sing themselves. Ages 2+




The Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes


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A complete guide to the major awards and prizes of the literary world. * An invaluable source of information on awards and prizes world-wide * Covers over 1,000 awards and prizes * Comprehensive background information on each award * Extensive contact details. Contents * Includes internationally awarded prizes along with prestigious national awards * Subject areas covered include adult and children's fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lifetime's achievement, translation and drama * Information is provided on the history of each award, its purpose, what is awarded, how often the prize is awarded, eligibility and restrictions, the awarding organization and the most recent recipients * Full contact details of the awarding organization are provided, including main contact name, postal address, e-mail and Internet address, telephone and fax numbers * Fully indexed by keyword, awarding organization and award by subject.




The Donut Chef


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In this tasty tale, a baker hangs out his sign on a small street, and soon the line for his donuts stretches down the block. But it's not long before the competition arrives and a delectable battle of the bakers ensues.




Boys and Books


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Declining literary standards for boys is an issue of widespread concern. This must-have book for parents of boys looks at why boys don't read and why they should! James Moloney explains the vital role of parents, particularly fathers, offering practical strategies on how to created reading environment for boys at home. The book also includes updated comprehensive lists of recommended reading.