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Tim Harris Tim Harris i(8688883 works by)
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'Tim Harris is the award-winning bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Ratbags, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables, Toffle Towers and Exploding Endings.

'A former primary school teacher of 15 years, his stories are filled with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including six KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019 and 2 x 2020, 2021, 2023), a YABBA Honour Book (2023) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA and have been translated into numerous languages.

'Tim is also the creator of PRIMARY WRITERS, a writing and literacy school designed to teach primary school-aged kids the craft of writing.
An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim’s presentations and workshops are dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia.

'Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.' (https://www.timharrisbooks.com/about

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y separately published work icon Fully Booked North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2019 16886295 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Toffle Towers hotel has been run by a Toffle for over one hundred years - and it's about to be inherited by the next generation.

'Chegwin Toffle is only ten years old. But he isn't going to let that stop him from turning this run-down hotel into a success. Chegwin is determined to transform Toffle Towers from a boring hotel for grown-ups into an incredibly exciting destination for children (and their families).

'But running a hotel isn't easy. Chegwin has a lot to learn, and his tendency to drift off into daydreams isn't helping.

'Chegwin has plenty of ideas. But can he turn his madcap daydreams into reality? ' (Publication summary)
2021 shortlisted REAL Awards — Fiction for Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables On the Lookout Sydney : Random House Australia , 2019 14894576 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Mr Bambuckle and the class in room 12B are in trouble. Can they find Vex before it's too late?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2019 honour book KOALA Awards — Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables Go Wild North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2018 14690944 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Meet your new assistant principal – Miss Frost!
Uh-oh, that's not good.
At least we're away on camp. 
Mr Bambuckle lets us eat marshmallows before dinner! 
Is that a spark-maker beetle?
Shh! What was that noise?

'The class in room 12B are having fun in the wilderness. Until Miss Frost crashes camp . . .' (Publication summary)
2021 honour book REAL Awards — Fiction for Older Readers
2021 shortlisted REAL Awards — Fiction for Older Readers
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