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Stories from the Wildworld is a book for readers 8 to 12 years, inspired and inhabited by Australian animals and nature.
Written and illustrated by Paula Peeters
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Suzy Swamphen has never heard of the Life Magic and doesn’t know she is part of a Tribe. But her life is changed forever when Pip the Squirrel Glider and Roo the Kangaroo arrive at Second Lagoon, seeking help to save Pip’s bushland home.
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Gnarled old Blue Gum and goggle-eyed Cockatoo turn out to be Elders. Magpies are secret agents who watch the humans, and they know a boy named Tom who might be able to help.
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Can Suzy, Pip and Roo learn enough about the Life Magic in time to save Pip’s home? And do they have the courage to face the humans?
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Along the way, stories are shared to remember the Lore and keep the ties between Tribes strong. Rainforest trees hold a ball to find animals that can spread their seeds. A bird helps the kangaroo to find its hop. A tree tries to live forever and learns the value of community.
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About the Author & Illustrator
Paula Peeters studied zoology, botany and ecology at university before working in wildlife conservation for many years. She now lives in the mountains next to a national park, and spends her time writing, drawing, and teaching nature journaling. This is her first work of fiction.
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The Rainforest Code
Sophie and Rufus meet a small bird called Saskia, and go on a quest to save a rainforest
The next tale to emerge from the Wildworld… anticipated early 2020