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NOT LIKE GEORGIE
By Scott Hatcher
Illustrated by H/Jackson, M Potter
There s only one thing better than having a good friend, and that s having a best friend -- just like Georgie.
A boy is having a birthday party but everyone he knows is apparently too busy to come. They all have excuses as to why they won t be there and it looks as though he will be spending his birthday alone! But it s alright because Georgie, his best friend, will be there -- and together, they will have more fun at his party than with anyone else. As it turns out, one good friend is all you really need.
- Emphasises the value of close and genuine friendships for kids who might have difficulty making lots of friends and acquaintances.
- Told with humour and insight that both children and adults will appreciate.
About the author
Scott Hatcher has been teaching high school students for several years, and currently works at Candlebark, John Marsden's school in Victoria. "Not Like Georgie" is his first children s book.
About the illustrator
Mark Jackson is an illustrator based in Melbourne. He has co-illustrated several books with his wife, Heather Potter, and their work has been featured in several exhibitions. The Truth About Penguins is his third picture book published with Walker Books Australia. Not Like Georgie written by Scott Hatcher was published in 2008 and Stuck! written by Charlotte Calder, published in 2009 was short-listed in the Young Children Category of the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards 2010, and received a Notable mention in the Picture Book Category, Children s Book Council of Australia Awards, 2010. For more information and samples of his artwork, please visit his website: http://www.jackpot-art.com/index.html Heather also illustrated the verse novel Pearl Verses the World in 2009 by Sally Murphy, which won the Children s Book Category for the Indie Book of the Year Awards and Honour Book, Younger Readers category, Children s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2010.
Review
"Particularly appropriate for children starting school, and struggling to gain acceptance." Bookseller and Publisher
ISBN:
9781921150364
Imprint:
WALKER BOOKS AUST
Distributor:
Harper Collins Distribution Services for Australia and New Zealand
Binding:
NS-HB
Release Date:
September 1, 2008
Dimensions:
257 x 264mm, 32pp
Stock Status:
STOCK
Australian RRP:
$29.95
New Zealand RRP:
$31.99
Stock Level:
In Stock