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Linsay Knight Linsay Knight i(A43092 works by)
Born: Established: 1952 ;
Gender: Female
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1 1 y separately published work icon Australia’s Greatest People and Their Achievements Linsay Knight , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2013 Z1935836 2013 single work biography children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Stories for Five Year Olds Linsay Knight (editor), North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2013 6062836 2013 anthology short story children's

'Top stories specially chosen for 5 year olds!

'Two toy gorillas, twelve princesses with a secret, a problem with bubblegum, a very hungry boy, a visit to the moon and back, a girl who likes exploring, a very popular dog, a class visiting ducklings, a postman with a problem, mysterious bush creatures and a gorilla adventure . . . you'll find all these in Stories for 5 Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too.

'Once you start reading, you won't want to stop!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Box of Delights : Australian Stories and Poems for Children Linsay Knight (editor), Clare Scott-Mitchell (editor), Kathlyn Griffith (editor), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1409762 2006 anthology selected work poetry short story children's mystery
1 3 y separately published work icon Stories for Six Year Olds Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House , 2005 Z1198674 2005 anthology children's fiction children's

'Super-fun stories specially chosen for 6-year-olds!

'A very old ghost, an accident-prone cousin, a pirate in search of a ship, fish fingers for breakfast, a dog who loves football, hairy armadillos, aliens in pyjamas, a boy in trouble, a big brother who can fix anything, secret creatures in the playground and an unexpected escape for Gibblewort the Goblin . . . You'll find all these in Stories for 6-Year-Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors, too.

'After you've read one, you'll want to read them all!' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Stories for Seven Year Olds Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House , 2005 Z1198668 2005 anthology children's fiction children's

'Super fun stories specially chosen for seven year olds! An injured penguin, a school play spectacular, holidays at Pop's farm, Grumbles the angry fairy, a lost goblin princess, a shark for a best friend, a homework disaster, a prince, a dragon and an ogre, two queen dolls, a greedy duck, a full moon fruit mystery and a party organising doga you'll find all these in Stories for Seven Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too. After you've read one, you'll want to read them all!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Stories for Nine Year Olds Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House , 2005 Z1198663 2005 anthology children's fiction children's

'Super-fun stories specially chosen for 9-year-olds!

'A brand-new Alice-Miranda mystery, a pop-up freak show, bravery and brothers, a budgerigar out for revenge, tall tales and hidden treasure, a prized possession gone missing, aliens at lunch, a magic paintbrush, racing frogs and a very troublesome cockroach . . . You'll find all these in Stories for 9-Year-Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors, too.

'After you've read one, you'll want to read them all!' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Stories for Eight Year Olds Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House , 2005 Z1198660 2005 anthology children's fiction children's

'Super-fun stories specially chosen for 8-year-olds!

'A mysterious water horse, dogs with big plans, a fortune-telling dragon, poetry and elephants, a mouse rescuer extraordinaire, sheep on the football field, a bull ant emergency, a royal wedding for Nanny Piggins, a cross-country catastrophe and a soup-eating hero . . . You'll find all these in Stories for 8-Year-Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors, too.

'After you've read one, you'll want to read them all! ' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon 30 Australian Ghost Stories for Children Thirty Australian Ghost Stories for Children Linsay Knight (editor), Gregory Rogers (editor), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2004 Z1160250 2004 anthology children's fiction extract children's
1 1 y separately published work icon 30 Australian Stories for Children Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2003 Z1859947 2003 anthology short story '30 Australian Stories For Children samples some of the best stories for children that Australia has to offer, combining old favourites and contemporary classics in one collection aimed at upper primary school readers (7 to 11 year olds). This collection has a lively, up- beat tone that will have both children and adults chuckling.

Children can read the stories themselves, while teachers and parents will find them excellent for reading aloud. Entertaining black and white illustrations from Gregory Rogers add to the enjoyment of each story. This is a collection to inspire the imaginations of Australian children and reflect what is special about growing up in Australia.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Thirty Australian Stories for Children Linsay Knight (editor), Milsons Point : Random House , 2003 Z1119078 2003 anthology children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia : Theatre, Film, Radio, Television (Volume 1); The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia : Opera, Music, Dance (Volume 2) Ann Atkinson , Linsay Knight , Margaret McPhee , St Leonards : Allen and Unwin , 1996 Z932472 1996 reference criticism
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