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Robin Adolphs Robin Adolphs i(A153707 works by)
Born: Established: Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 The Nemesis Robin Adolphs , 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: Got Game? : Anthology of Short Stories Based on Your Favourite Games 2023; (p. 201-206)
1 y separately published work icon Mookie Crosses the River Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2022 25477056 2022 single work picture book children's

'Mookie Crosses the River is Book Four in the 'Mookie's Adventures on Earth' series. Mookie is a moon kid who finds a way to get to Earth. In this story, Mookie decides to go exploring on the other side of the river but he doesn't know how to get across it. Will Mookie give up or will he find a way to get across?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mookie Discovers Rain Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2022 25477008 2022 single work picture book children's

'Mookie Discovers Rain is Book Three in the 'Mookie's Adventures on Earth' series. Mookie is a moon kid who finds a way to get to Earth. One day Mookie wakes up to something plopping on his face. What is it? And how will Mookie react?

'All books in the series are about the adventures Mookie has on Earth. In Mookie Discovers Rain, Mookie experiences rain for the first time. A story of new experiences and self discovery.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mookie Builds a House Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2022 25476960 2022 single work picture book children's

'Mookie Goes to Earth is Book One in the Mookie’s Adventures on Earth series. Mookie is a moon kid whose greatest wish is to go to Earth. One day, he discovers a way to get there and jumps at the chance. How does he get to Earth? Enjoy Mookie’s journey to Earth in ‘Mookie Goes to Earth’.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mookie Goes to Earth Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2022 25476907 2022 single work picture book children's

'Mookie Goes to Earth is Book One in the 'Mookie's Adventures on Earth' series. Mookie is a moon kid whose greatest wish is to go to Earth. One day, he discovers a way to get there and jumps at the chance. How does he get to Earth? Enjoy Mookie's journey to Earth in Mookie Goes to Earth.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mookie's Adventures on Earth Robin Adolphs , 2022 Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2022 25476873 2022 series - author picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Through the Way Robin Adolphs , Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2019 22532420 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Twins, Conor and Roland, set out on a hazardous quest to the elfin Kingdom of Aranmore to save it from being destroyed by a bitter enemy. They must travel The Way with a blind man, a raven, an amulet and a map. There is no going back and the boys have to seek shelter before each day ends or risk being captured by the creatures of darkness. They have no idea of the horrors they must face. On their journey, they discover the powers passed down to them from their father's race and the courage to continue on their quest, no matter what.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Princes of Aranmore Robin Adolphs , Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2019- 22532384 2019 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Pirates Don't Read! Robin Adolphs , Aaron Pocock (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2018 22530922 2018 single work picture book children's

'Patrick was the youngest pirate on the 'Salty Sardine'. He was always in trouble because he loved to read and kept forgetting to do his jobs. One day, the ship reached an island and Patrick suddenly became a hero. 

'A beautifully illustrated picture book about pirates, reading, relationships and treasure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Eddie, Excellent Chef Robin Adolphs , Heather Dale (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2017 22532300 2017 single work picture book children's

'Eddie can’t play with the other emus as he always trips and falls over.

'So Eddie decides to something he’s always wanted to do. He learns how to make bush tucker recipes.

'Little does Eddie know his life is about to change forever.

'This is an Australian story about following a dream and never, ever giving up.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Brave Danny Robin Adolphs , Nicky Johnston (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2016 10535153 2016 single work picture book children's

'Danny is frightened of his dad. Every night he goes to bed and pretends to be asleep. He listens to his dad mistreating his mum. Danny thinks his life is normal until he goes on a sleepover at his best friend Alex's house. Alex's dad is kind and fun to be with, and Danny feels happy.

'Danny wishes his dad could be more like Alex's dad.

'But what can he do?

'Brave Danny is about a small boy who makes a difference by being brave enough to speak up.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lucy's First Disco Robin Adolphs , Aaron Pocock (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2015 10401602 2015 single work picture book children's

'Tonight is the first disco at Lucy's school. Everything goes well until Lucy has a seizure and is taken to hospital. When she returns to school, everyone has a surprise for her. A touching story about a young girl's first seizure and how her friends support her.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sylvia's Itch Robin Adolphs , Aaron Pocock (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2014 9261718 2014 single work picture book children's

'Sylvia's Itch is an endearing story of friendship, tenacity and problem solving. A suitable book for classrooms, families, libraries and educational institutions. Sylvia is a beautiful young sugar glider. She should be happy, but she has a problem. She has an itch that just won't go away. Even worse, it's right in the middle of her back in a spot she can't reach. Sylvia and her best friend Penelope just can't get to the bottom of Sylvia's mysterious itch, so they set out together to find a cure.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Can You Keep a Secret Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2014 6863120 2014 single work picture book children's

'There's a secret going around in Monsterville! A little monster has a secret he shares with his friend. The secret is so big, that the second little monster can't keep it to himself, so he shares it too. What is the secret? And why are the monsters so excited? The secret is revealed in the end and you'll never guess what it is!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Grandpa's Gold Robin Adolphs , Arthur Filloy (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2013 Z1935001 2013 single work picture book children's 'Jake and his Grandpa head off to the goldfields to search for gold. It's much harder for Grandpa to find gold than he expects. What they find just proves that one man's trash is indeed another boy's treasure. A warm-hearted story of a boy and his grandfather sharing an unforgettable adventure.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Yesterday I Played in the Rain Robin Adolphs , Heather Dale (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2012 6373326 2012 single work picture book children's

'Have you ever played in the rain?

'Have you ever felt the rain trickle down your face?

'One very cute family of ducks discovers that playing in the rain can be fun for all ages … if you’re not afraid of getting wet, that is.'

'Get your gumboots out and join this loveable family of Ducks for a quacking good time in this delightful children’s book. (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon The Pile Up Robin Adolphs , Trevor Salter (illustrator), Eagle Heights : Butternut Books , 2012 6373238 2012 single work picture book children's

'It’s the yearly event In the neighbourhood street When bikes, boards and scooters All meet to compete. Who’ll take out the race? Crowds gather to see But no-one can guess Who the winner will be.' (Publisher's blurb)

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