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Adaptations
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form
y
Book Bug
( dir. Ian Watson
et. al. )agent
Sydney
:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
,
2003
Z1853228
2003
series - publisher
film/TV
children's
fantasy
science fiction
A series of short dramas from children, adapted from the works of Australian and New Zealand authors. Not all of the episodes contain speculative-fiction content, though the majority do.
In 'The Giant's Tooth', two children assist a young giant who has lost his tooth.
In 'Pumped Up', a young boy's grandfather designs a pair of basketball boots that enable the wearer to perform feats of great physical strength and dexterity.
In 'Ben and the Alien Invasion', a young boy and his talking wart save the world from an alien invasion.
In 'Bull Harris and the Purple Ooze', a group of friends outsmart the class bully with the help of a mysterious miniature brain.
In 'The Mystery of the Talking Tail', a young boy helps a demanding talking tail find a new home.
In 'Rose Meets Mr Wintergarden', a young girl helps a reclusive old man re-enter life.
In 'Skating on Sand', a young girl overcomes rocky terrain and sibling rivalry to teach herself how to roller blade.
Notes
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For children aged 7 to 11 years.
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Available as a sound recording.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 10 no. 1 1995; (p. 26)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 39 no. 1 1995; (p. 23)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
An Interview with Libby Gleeson
Sophie Masson
(interviewer),
1995
single work
interview
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 39 no. 1 1995; (p. 7) -
Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: School Library Journal : For Children's, Young Adult and School Librarians , February vol. 41 no. 2 1995; (p. 19)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
Family Traditions
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 21-22 January 1995; (p. 5)
— Review of Dirrangun 1994 selected work children's fiction ; The Burnt Stick 1994 single work novella ; Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction
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Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 10 no. 1 1995; (p. 26)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
Short List for Small Fry
1995
single work
criticism
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 17-18 June 1995; (p. 8)
— Review of Gracey 1994 single work novel ; The Burnt Stick 1994 single work novella ; Rebel! 1993 single work picture book ; Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction ; Friend of My Heart 1994 single work novel -
Family Traditions
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 21-22 January 1995; (p. 5)
— Review of Dirrangun 1994 selected work children's fiction ; The Burnt Stick 1994 single work novella ; Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: School Library Journal : For Children's, Young Adult and School Librarians , February vol. 41 no. 2 1995; (p. 19)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
Untitled
1995
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 39 no. 1 1995; (p. 23)
— Review of Skating on Sand 1994 single work children's fiction -
An Interview with Libby Gleeson
Sophie Masson
(interviewer),
1995
single work
interview
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 39 no. 1 1995; (p. 7)