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1944
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children's fiction
(number
1
in series)
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First known date:
1944...
1944
The Story of Shy the Platypus
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description
'This exciting story of the life of a young platypus describes her growing up and experiencing encounters with humans, other platypuses and different animals. '
Notes
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Dedication: To M.E.R and R.G.C.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Shy the Platypus by Leslie Rees
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2012;
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
[Review] The Story of Shy the Platypus
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 27 no. 2 2012; (p. 35-36)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
Pick of the Week
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21-22 April 2012; (p. 35)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
[Untitled]
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 29)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
Miss Jean Hokason
1948
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australasian Book News and Literary Journal , March vol. 2 no. 9 1948; (p. 483)
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Pick of the Week
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21-22 April 2012; (p. 35)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
[Review] The Story of Shy the Platypus
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 27 no. 2 2012; (p. 35-36)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
[Untitled]
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 56 no. 2 2012; (p. 29)
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
Shy the Platypus by Leslie Rees
2012
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2012;
— Review of The Story of Shy the Platypus 1944 single work children's fiction -
Artistry in Children's Books
1946
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Australasian Book News and Library Journal , October vol. 1 no. 4 1946; (p. 158) -
Recent Children's Books
1947
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australasian Book News and Literary Journal , October vol. 2 no. 4 1947; (p. 181, 183)
— Review of Pamela Finds the Rainbow Castle 1947 single work children's fiction ; Six Comical Stories About Rattigan Rat 1947 single work children's fiction ; Glory Bird 1947 single work picture book -
Miss Jean Hokason
1948
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australasian Book News and Literary Journal , March vol. 2 no. 9 1948; (p. 483)
Awards
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2012
commended
Whitley Awards
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Children's Story
The 2011 National Library of Australia edition illustrated by Naomi Zouwer was commended.
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