Toppling by Sally Murphy - ISBN: 9781921529429
Paperback
Friendship falls, faces illness, and finds strength in unexpected places.

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  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    1 March 2010

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Summary

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 pu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781921529429
ISBN-10:1921529423
Author:Sally Murphy, Rhian Nest James
Publisher:Walker Books Australia
Imprint:Walker Books Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:1 March 2010
Weight:166g
Dimensions:15mm x 198mm x 130mm
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Critics Review

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 *

About The Author

Sally Murphy

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.

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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