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Picture me flat on the floor in a star shape: that’s where I am. I’ve been working for many months with my website designers (massive applause for Enee Solutions) to update the site and make it as friendly and fascinating as possible. I hope you’ll love it. I hope you’re having hide-and-seek fun with my latest book: YOO HOO, LADYBIRD! A new book, BABY BEDTIME, is due out in Australia on October 23rd. On Saturday October 19th I’ll be at the annual USBBY convention, in St Louis, Missouri. On Monday evening, October 21st,the St Louis Public Library is hosting a Mem Fox evening, at which I’ll be giving a different speech. In early November I’ll be on tour across Australia for BABY BEDTIME. Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th November (Adelaide-Brisbane-Sydney-ADL)Wednesday 13th – Saturday 16th November (ADL-Melbourne-Hobart-ADL)Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 November (ADL-Perth-ADL) Nothing much happens in my life, you’ll be surprised to know. In future, this What’s Up? Let’s enjoy the ride!

Teacher Resources and Classroom Games :: Teach This Jason Fry I’m the author of The Jupiter Pirates space-fantasy saga for young adults, published by HarperCollins. The series begins with The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra, then continues with Curse of the Iris. The third novel, The Rise of Earth, is on the way … with more to come. The Jupiter Pirates is part high-seas adventure and part space-age epic — a saga about a solar system on the brink of war and one family caught in the middle of it. Here’s the elevator pitch: When you’re a privateer, running a starship is a family business. For starters, they have to make a living however they can, all while dodging pirates and Earth’s dreaded warships.

Kids Do Ecology Jean Craighead George Australian Academy of Science - PrimaryConnections Betsy Byars The Children's University of Manchester Lisa Martin Home | ACARA The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory authority that will improve the learning of all young Australians through world-class school curriculum, assessment and reporting. Curriculum: We take a national approach to education through developing and implementing a robust and comprehensive national curriculum. Visit the Australian Curriculum website for more information. Assessment: We run the National Assessment Program – the national tests students sit in school – including NAPLAN. We undertake a range of research activities to deliver NAPLAN tests in an online environment in the future. Reporting: We are responsible for collecting and publishing information on My School about the performance and resources of more than 9500 schools around the country. NAP sample assessments 22 October 2015 Do you have a big picture vision for curriculum in Australia? phone: +61 2 9460 4501 email: directorACARA@odgersberndtson.com 20 October 2015

Brandon Mull Attention Apprentice Caretakers! You may have read about centaurs and satyrs, fairies and fog giants. But have you actually seen them? Now you can. Learn more about The Caretaker’s Guide to Fablehaven. Five Kingdoms: Book 3! The third book in my new Five Kingdoms series, Crystal Keepers, is available now! Meet Brandon Mull! Want to meet Brandon Mull?

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