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The Game of the Goose
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The Game of the Goose

By Ursula Dubosarsky About

Fred, Rowley and little Rabbit are drawn together when their backyard fences are demolished. Fred and Rowley bully Rabbit into spending his money so they can all buy the mysterious old ‘Game of the Goose’. As the children play the game they learn about themselves and the wonders of life. A charming fantasy with three endearing characters who play a magical game which demands they value the ideals of true friendship and care for others. Ages 9-12

AuthorUrsula Dubosarsky About
Type Of BookAustralian Novel
FormatPaperback
ISBN9780670894383
Published1/08/2000
Lists And AwardsCBC Shortlisted Title, Premier's Reading Challenge 6-9 (SA), Premier's Reading Challenge 7-8 (NSW)
Price Per CopyRRP $17.95
1–9 copies$16.15
10–19 copies$15.25
20+ copies$14.36
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Ursula Dubosarsky

Ursula Dubosarsky is widely regarded as one of the most talented and original writers in Australia today. She is the author of many outstanding books, both for young adults and for children. Ursula has won several awards for excellence, including the 1994 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and the 1994 New South Wales State Literary Awards for The White Guinea Pig. The First Book of Samuel won the New South Wales Premier’s Ethnic Affairs Commission Award and was named an Honour Book in the 1996 Australian Children’s Book of the Year Awards. Ursula lives in Sydney with her family.Ursula’s most recent book The Game of the Goose has been shortlisted for the 2001 CBC Book of the Year for Younger Readers Award. Profile was last updated on 16 June 2005.

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