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Toppling

Author: Sally Murphy and Rhian Nest James  

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A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about childhood illness and support for friends. Ages 8-12.

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A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about childhood illness and support for friends. Ages 8-12.

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A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about the importance of friendship.

“Toppling” is a fantastic new verse novel from Sally Murphy and a fitting partner title with her first book with Walker Books, “Pearl Verses the World.” John is obsessed with dominoes but not with playing the traditional game; he is obsessed with toppling. He spends hours setting up spirals, ramps, patterns and lines of dominoes all for that satisfying topple. Beginning with a small push in the right direction, everything falls as it is meant to. When John’s friend Dom falls sick and is diagnosed with cancer, it is John and his friends worlds that fall apart. Can they face Dom and support him through his illness? It’s hard for all at first but John and his friends find a way to comfort Dom and laugh with him again. They even find support and understanding from an unlikely source within their class, the school bully.

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“Toppling is a beautiful book that will have you laughing and crying; possibly at the same time. It's a story of loyalty and friendship, delightfully illustrated by the very talented Rhian Nest James.”

Toppling is a beautiful book that will have you laughing and crying; possibly at the same time. It’s a story of loyalty and friendship, delightfully illustrated by the very talented Rhian Nest James. Describe Writing Blog

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About the Author

Sally Murphy is a mother, wife, teacher, speaker, website manager, reviewer, and, of course, author. She was born in Perth and now lives in Corrigin, in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. In 2001 she decided to dedicate herself to her dream of becoming a children’s author and has now published 28 books. As well as writing for children Sally is also a children’s book reviewer who runs the review site

Rhian Nest James has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years after graduating from Exeter College of Art with an Honours Degree in Illustration. She has produced illustrations for a wide variety of publishers and organisations but her speciality is children’s books having illustrated over 60 children’s books and contributed illustrations to many more. Rhian moved to Sydney from her native Wales in 2002 and she continues to illustrate for others including the highly successful series Samurai Kids.

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Product Details

Publisher
Walker Books Australia
Published
1st March 2010
Pages
128
ISBN
9781921529429

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