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Claire Thompson Claire Thompson i(A72406 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Lily the Inventor Claire Thompson , Zoe Bennett (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : Redback Publishing , 2023 27402243 2023 single work picture book children's

'Lily was 7 years old when she invented the Kangaroo Cup. Today, this special invention helps thousands of people all around the world.

'Lily’s mind is full of wonderful ideas and WHIZZ-BANG inventions! She ponders, puzzles and plans. She studies, sketches and scribbles. When her biggest hero needs a little extra help, Lily knows just what to do. She sets to work on her most important invention yet!

'Grandpa is Lily’s hero and he has Parkinson’s Disease. Follow Lily Born’s true story as she sets out to create a spill-proof cup; a Kangaroo Cup!' (Publication summary)
1 Dandelions Claire Thompson , 2004 single work short story
— Appears in: ACTWrite , February vol. 10 no. 1 2004; (p. 14-15)
1 Untitled Claire Thompson , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Muse , October no. 211 2001; (p. 14-15)
— Review of Clean Straw for Nothing : A Novel George Johnston , 1969 single work novel
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