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The Boy Who Made Things Up
Series: Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize
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'Shall we just walk along, Dad, or shall we make some of it up?'Join Michael and his over-worked dad as they journey home one fun-filled afternoon.Overflowing with imagination, this wondrous and beautiful book is from the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Lily Emo.Praise...
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'Shall we just walk along, Dad, or shall we make some of it up?'Join Michael and his over-worked dad as they journey home one fun-filled afternoon.Overflowing with imagination, this wondrous and beautiful book is from the celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Lily Emo.Praise for The Boy Who Made Things Up:'Wildly beautiful artwork' - The Spinoff
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INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781869714482
Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 April 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 5.0mm
Width: 249.0mm
Height: 249.0mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 32
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