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Deborah Abela shortlisted for REAL awards 2017

April 25, 2017

Huge congrats to the mega popular Deb Abela on her

Shortlisting for the REAL awards 2017

for her junior novel

Grimsdon

published by Random House Australia, in paperback

For ages 8 - 12

When the city of Grimsdon floods, most people are rescued, but a group of kids are left behind to battle sea monsters, bounty hunters and dangers that lurk beneath the floodwaters.

If you want proof of how much kids love Deb's books, here's proof:

2012 Shortlisted REAL awards (kids' choice Vic, NT, NSW, ACT)
2011 Speech Pathology of the Year Awards
2011 Most Enthralling Junior Fiction Award, Kids' Book Review
2011 Shortlisted Aurealis Awards
2011 Shortlisted REAL awards

Amazing - congrats again Deb!


 

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