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Deborah Abela Deborah Abela i(A17937 works by)
Born: Established: 1966 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Deborah Abela began writing at the age of seven. After leaving school she pent time in Africa and then returned to Australia to undertake a degree in Communications. Abela later became the writer/producer of a national kids’ TV show called Cheez TV. She has also written many books for children and young adults.

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y separately published work icon The Book of Wondrous Possibilities Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 24430984 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Arlo Goodman lives with his Uncle Avery in a run-down flat above their bookshop. He has no friends, except for his pet mouse, Herbert.

'But when a girl called Lisette bursts into the shop and begs him to hide her from a murderer, Arlo's life changes forever.

'He's swept up into an adventure involving kidnappers, car chases and a story in The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, where Arlo and his skymouse battle dragons. But can Arlo find the courage to battle an even greater enemy, who threatens to destroy everything he loves?'  (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Davitt Award Best Children's Novel
2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Bear in Space Melbourne : Walker Books Australia , 2020 19556896 2020 single work picture book children's

'Bear has plans to change his world, one space adventure at a time, and discovers just how far you can go with someone by your side.

'Bear is different. When he dreams of going into space, the other bears laugh. But Bear has plans to change his world, one space adventure at a time. In space he feels at home, but also alone, until something extraordinary happens. He discovers just how far he can go with someone by his side.

'A richly imagined story that celebrates difference, self-belief and the way friendship and acceptance can empower someone to build a better world.' (Publication summary)

2021 finalist Crystal Kite Award Australian and New Zealand Division
2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Early Childhood
y separately published work icon Final Storm North Sydney : Penguin Random House Australia , 2019 16885440 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Life is good for Isabella, Griffin and their friends. They’ve settled into New City, enrolled in school and are making new friends, including the charming and talented Aleksander Larson.

'But the city is facing a new threat – weather patterns are becoming erratic and fierce ice storms batter the city. The Bureau of Weather has been failing to predict these deadly blizzards, lives are in danger and unrest is spreading.

'When someone from Isabella’s past returns, loyalties are tested. Who is watching her from the shadows? Is there more to the ice storms than a broken planet? And can Isabella and Griffin’s friendship survive this furious final storm?  (Publication summary)

2021 shortlisted REAL Awards Fiction for Older Readers
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