Publisher Description

About the Book The magic fair has a lot more than just fairy floss and fun rides, it has cakes that jump and pies that fly. Enter - but beware! Kayla and her cousin Peter soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Peter is mean to Kayla the Fair takes matters into its own hands in a very unusual way. About the Waarda series Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting new Indigenous children's series. Edited by Sally Morgan, the series is designed to support the literacy needs of Indigenous children in primary school, by making available to them stories written by Indigenous authors. At the same time, it will introduce non-Indigenous children to the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling. Above all, it is a collection of fun, interesting and diverse first chapter books for new readers.

Author Biography

Sally Morgan was born in Perth, Western Australia in 1951. She is a full-time painter and writer. For as long as she can remember Sally wanted to paint and write. However, at school she was discouraged from expressing herself through her art because her teachers failed to see the promise in her individual style. It was not until she researched her family history and discovered her Aboriginal identity that she found meaning in her images, and gained the confidence to pick up her paints again. Both her books and her paintings and screenprints have earned awards and wide-spread popularity.

Review

"[The] bright covers and numerous line drawings, big print and short chapters [are] all essential for encouraging emerging readers . . . the author's brief biography and inspirations for the books will also scaffold emerging writing." --The West Australian
"Magic, humor and a strong moral message combine to create a fun story that would appeal to any younger reader . . . [A] strong storyline and unique cultural insights." --Junior Bookseller+Publisher

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"[The] bright covers and numerous line drawings, big print and short chapters [are] all essential for encouraging emerging readers . . . the author's brief biography and inspirations for the books will also scaffold emerging writing."

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