A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ME

by JOHN MARSDEN , Illustrated by CRAIG SMITH

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New softcover book with colour pictures. 32 pages, published 2002. Age range: 4 - 7 years.

Did you ever have one of those days?

 A day when everything is perfect!

Dreams aren't always glamorous and spectacular. Sometimes they can be of simple pleasures.

Hello gorgeous, Mum said when I woke up. What would you like for breakfast? You can have anything you want.
I had Choco Pops, cherries, coke, crumpets and raspberry ice cream.
So begins a day in the life of one boy. But it's a day with a difference a perfect day. Not only does his dog Muffin come to school, he easily wins the spelling quiz and gets a standing ovation from his classmates.
It is a day like no other when he can do exactly what he wants! Or is it?

John Marsden's charming text, in his first book for younger readers, is glowingly enhanced by Craig Smith's inimitable illustrations.

About the author:
John Marsden is one of the most popular writers of young adult fiction. His books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and he has won or been shortlisted for every major award for children’s and young adult literature in Australia, including CBCA (Children’s Book Council of Australia) Children’s Book of the Year and Picture Book of the Year, the National Book Award and numerous others. His first book, So Much to Tell You, was published in 1987 and because of its enormous popularity is also available now in a play version. The gripping war series which began with Tomorrow, When the War Began has broken all sales records for young adult fiction, and Burning for Revenge won the Bookdata ABA Book of the Year in 1996. After more than thirty books John is arguably one of the best known and most respected novelists for young adults. He lives near Melbourne where he is Principal of Candlebark School.

About the illustrator:
Craig Smith grew up in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. He is an award-winning illustrator and has been feeelancing for over 35 years. He illustrated Paul Jennings' Cabbage Patch books, The Emily Eyefinger series and several books for Emily Rodda. Craig lives in Melbourne, has 4 grown up children and several grandchildren.

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A Day in the Life of Me by John Marsden and Craig Smith