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'From the CBCA Award-winning author of The Little Wave comes the story of two extraordinary kids who discover the life-changing power of friendship and teamwork.
'Eleven-year-old Jones Kirby has just moved to Sydney from her farm in country New South Wales. She's missing her alpacas and wide-open paddocks and can't get used to her family's tiny city apartment. She's also worried that her vision is blurry - she lost her eye to cancer as a toddler. Could it be another tumour?
'Enrolling at her new school, Jones meets shy, awkward August Genting. He loves fun facts, the library and knitting as much as Jones loves rock climbing and being outdoors. Who would have thought they'd become fast friends?
'At home, August's parents are fighting. And for Jones, the news from the doctor is not good. To cheer themselves up, the pair hatch a brilliant plan: the August and Jones Must-See Bucket List. Together, this brave duo will set out to meet a rare monkey, run across the Harbour Bridge and even climb Australia's highest mountain.' (Publication summary)
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- Dyslexic edition.
Awards
- 2023 winner CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Younger Readers Shadow Judging Book of the Year Awards
- 2023 shortlisted Colin Roderick Award
- 2023 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Younger Readers
- 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Younger Readers