Stories for 9 year olds
By: [edited by Linsay Knight ; illustrated by Jobi Murphy]
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Milsons Point, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781741660197
Subjects: Children's stories, Australian
Description: These eclectic collections feature local Australian storytellers such as Gretel Killeen, Deborah Abela, Paul Jennings, Victor Kelleher and Andy Griffiths, as well as international stars like Malorie Blackman and Margaret Mahy. Tailored to suit the interests and reading abilities of young readers. Ages 9+
Notes: For children aged 8-10 years.
Table of contents: title: From Cool school  -- John Marsden; title: Spooked  -- Elizabeth Hutchins; title: The smart dog  -- Dal Stivens; title: Hostage  -- Malorie Blackman; title: From Rowan of Rin  -- Emily Rodda; title: From The hunting of Shadroth  -- Victor Kelleher; title: Little red riding hood: the wolf's story  -- David Henry Wilson; title: The hookywalker dancers  -- Margaret Mahy; title: The baker's horse  -- Jackie French; title: Little black balls  -- Paul Jennings; title: Close-up -- Hazel Edwards.