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Issue Details: First known date: 2020... 2020 Euphoria Kids
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'Ever since the witch cursed Babs, she turns invisible sometimes. She has her mum and her dog, but teachers and classmates barely notice her. Then, one day, Iris can see her. And Iris likes what they see. Babs is made of fire.

'Iris grew from a seed in the ground. They have friends, but not human ones. Not until they meet Babs. The two of them have a lot in common: they speak to dryads and faeries, and they’re connected to the magic that’s all around them.

'There’s a new boy at school, a boy who’s like them and who hasn’t yet found his real name. Soon the three of them are hanging out and trying spellwork together. Magic can be dangerous, though. Witches and fae can be cruel. Something is happening in the other realm, and despite being warned to stay away, the three friends have to figure out how to deal with it on their own terms.

'Anyone who loves the work of Francesca Lia Block and delights in Studio Ghibli films will be entranced by this gorgeous and gentle young adult novel about three queer friends who come into their power.'

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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Richmond, East Melbourne - Richmond area, Melbourne, Victoria,: Echo Publishing , 2020 .
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      Extent: 304p.
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      • Published 4 February 2020.
      ISBN: 9781760685850 (pbk)
    • World Square, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,: Echo Publishing , 2024 .
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      Extent: 288p.
      Edition info: 2nd ed.
      Description: Includes discussion points for teaching.
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      • Published 30 January 2024
      ISBN: 9781760688820
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Works about this Work

5 Books for Kids and Teens That Positively Portray Trans and Gender-diverse Lives Troy Potter , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 31 March 2023;
— Review of My Shadow Is Purple Scott Stuart , 2020 single work picture book ; Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel
Queer Young Adult Fiction Isn’t All Gloomy Realism. Here Are 5 Uplifting Books to Get You Started Alex Henderson , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 20 July 2020;
The Power of Witches : Three New Fantasy Novels for Younger Readers Margaret Robson Kett , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , June-July no. 422 2020; (p. 33-34)
— Review of The Threads of Magic Alison Croggon , 2020 single work children's fiction ; Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel ; The Vanishing Deep Astrid Scholte , 2020 single work novel

'This month’s survey features three bewitching novels from authors intent on transporting younger readers to other worlds.'
[Review] Euphoria Kids Natasha Tambiah , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis , no. 129 2020;
— Review of Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel
State of Euphoria Jordi Kerr , 2019 single work interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 99 no. 4 2019; (p. 15) 'Reviewer Jordi Kerr says Alison Evans' YA novel Euphoria Kids is 'a tender fairytale about magic, friendship and gender identity' that follows three trans kids 'learning to step into their own power'. They spoke to the author. 
[Review] Euphoria Kids Natasha Tambiah , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis , no. 129 2020;
— Review of Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel
The Power of Witches : Three New Fantasy Novels for Younger Readers Margaret Robson Kett , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , June-July no. 422 2020; (p. 33-34)
— Review of The Threads of Magic Alison Croggon , 2020 single work children's fiction ; Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel ; The Vanishing Deep Astrid Scholte , 2020 single work novel

'This month’s survey features three bewitching novels from authors intent on transporting younger readers to other worlds.'
5 Books for Kids and Teens That Positively Portray Trans and Gender-diverse Lives Troy Potter , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 31 March 2023;
— Review of My Shadow Is Purple Scott Stuart , 2020 single work picture book ; Euphoria Kids Alison Evans , 2020 single work novel
State of Euphoria Jordi Kerr , 2019 single work interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , October vol. 99 no. 4 2019; (p. 15) 'Reviewer Jordi Kerr says Alison Evans' YA novel Euphoria Kids is 'a tender fairytale about magic, friendship and gender identity' that follows three trans kids 'learning to step into their own power'. They spoke to the author. 
Queer Young Adult Fiction Isn’t All Gloomy Realism. Here Are 5 Uplifting Books to Get You Started Alex Henderson , 2020 single work review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 20 July 2020;
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