{"title":"Sophie Masson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophie Masson\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves enchanting stories that captivate young readers with a blend of history, fantasy, and adventure. From reimagined fairy tales to vivid historical narratives, her books invite children to explore magical realms and significant moments in time with richly drawn characters and imaginative plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works range from charming, whimsical tales like \u003cem\u003eCock a Doodle Doo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMagical Tales from French Camelot\u003c\/em\u003e to gripping historical adventures such as \u003cem\u003eSydney Under Attack\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWar \u0026amp; Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection offers a diverse and engaging journey through both the fantastic and the real world, perfect for young readers eager to discover new stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"satin-by-sophie-masson-9781922858559","title":"Satin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery morning early, when no-one's about, Satin slips out of the forest and walks along the sleepy sunrise streets, looking for blue...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe's collected all kinds of blues, from all kinds of places. He's making something beautiful, with all those blues. But something's missing, and he doesn't know what it is. And then, one day, he comes to a street he's never been in before. And what he finds there will change his lonely life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, haunting fable by award-winning writer Sophie Masson and acclaimed illustrator Lorena Carrington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46271784386796,"sku":"9781922858559","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922858559.jpg?v=1742260939"},{"product_id":"cock-a-doodle-doo-by-sophie-masson-9780648964094","title":"Cock a Doodle Doo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichie the rooster loved waking up the farm each morning. He loved it so much that he began to crow earlier and earlier. Again and again! Stop, everyone cried. But Richie wouldn’t stop. Until one day…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hilarious story about how sometimes you can have too much of a good thing, by the acclaimed author and illustrator team who also created \u003cem\u003eSee Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJoin the Armidale Parade\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCock a Doodle Doo\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful tale perfect for readers of all ages, blending humour with a valuable lesson about moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46679402512620,"sku":"9780648964094","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/914933482419.jpg?v=1753104655"},{"product_id":"join-the-armidale-parade-by-sophie-masson-9780994626936","title":"Join the Armidale Parade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s festival time in Armidale, and everyone’s getting floats and costumes ready for the big street parade. For the new family in town, it’s even more exciting: this is their first time to join in the colour and magic and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed in lively rhyming verse and depicted in beautiful illustrations, the festive carnival parade whirls along the crowded, flag-fluttering streets of Armidale. There are clowns and fairies, kangaroos and koalas, ballet dancers, and people in national costume. A young child ponders what to wear and finds inspiration in the red and gold of the Autumn leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are you waiting for? \u003ci\u003eJoin the Armidale Parade\u003c\/i\u003e and experience a delightful carnival of vivid festive colour, dance, and movement!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46690095562988,"sku":"9780994626936","price":24.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2991183482542.jpg?v=1753409420"},{"product_id":"our-history-bold-ben-hall-by-sophie-masson-9781760658403","title":"Our History: Bold Ben Hall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling historical fiction adventure, set during the Australian gold rush when daring, dangerous, and bold bushrangers were both feared and legendary. Award-winning author Sophie Masson asks what makes a hero, or a villain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLily and her parents, who are travelling performers, are delayed in Canowindra, just as famous bushranger Ben Hall and his gang—who have pulled off the biggest gold robbery ever—arrive. The gang holds everyone in town hostage, but instead of threats, they hold a strange, giant three-day party, and Lily is enthralled. She writes a secret play, \u003cem\u003eBold Ben Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, and dreams of sending it to a famous theatre company in Sydney or Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, in Forbes, stable boy Sam works for Sir Frederick Pottinger, Ben Hall’s nemesis. Sam dreams of helping Sir Fred to catch Ben Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Lily and Sam meet, the two are soon at loggerheads about their heroes, determined to prove the other wrong... and to try any means to do so!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping and unusual adventure, set against a background of the hectic, action-packed atmosphere of the booming Gold Rush towns. It also asks important questions: what is a hero, what is a villain? And how do we separate fact from fiction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46694509641964,"sku":"9781760658403","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23970973482814.jpg?v=1753591864"},{"product_id":"sydney-under-attack-australias-second-world-war-by-sophie-masson-9781761127618","title":"Sydney Under Attack (Australia's Second World War)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1942, 12-year-old Nick lives in Rose Bay, Sydney, with his mum, dad and sister, and dreams of becoming a writer like his dad. But with the world at war, Nick is constantly on alert for anything that seems out of the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, late one night, he sees it! A plane! But no-one believes him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, the unimaginable happens. Sydney is attacked! And Nick starts noticing people behaving strangely. Is it just his imagination or something more sinister?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSydney Under Attack (Australia's Second World War)\u003c\/em\u003e by Sophie Masson is a thrilling tale of courage and adventure during one of Australia's most challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803248546028,"sku":"9781761127618","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/577333482815.jpg?v=1757379002"},{"product_id":"emilio-through-my-eyes-by-sophie-masson-9781743312476","title":"Emilio: Through My Eyes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving novel about one child's life in the middle of the drug war in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-school student Emilio Garcia Lopez, it's an ordinary school day. But that evening, the knock on the door announcing the arrival of his police-officer cousin Juanita, flanked by a tall man in the uniform of the Federal Police, will turn his ordinary day into the beginning of a long nightmare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmilio's mother has been kidnapped in broad daylight from a hotel car park by unidentified criminals, who appear to know a great deal about her business and who have mistaken her for a wealthy businesswoman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn action-packed story set in a contemporary conflict zone, \u003ci\u003eEmilio: Through My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e provides a gripping narrative that paints a vivid picture of life amidst danger and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993668079852,"sku":"9781743312476","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19026443482808.jpg?v=1763100469"},{"product_id":"satin-by-sophie-masson-9781922858016","title":"Satin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery morning early, when no-one's about, Satin slips out of the forest and walks along the sleepy sunrise streets, looking for blue...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe's collected all kinds of blues, from all kinds of places. He's making something beautiful, with all those blues. But something's missing, and he doesn't know what it is. And then, one day, he comes to a street he's never been in before. What he finds there will change his lonely life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, haunting fable by award-winning writer Sophie Masson and acclaimed illustrator Lorena Carrington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996074725612,"sku":"9781922858016","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a4e3b9aa8aa437f685a92af2802b1b7f.jpg?v=1763157522"},{"product_id":"the-giant-by-sophie-masson-9781922858658","title":"The Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the day the giant wakes from a long sleep, he's filled with joy at the thought of seeing his friends in the town again. But he's slept so long that nobody remembers him, everyone hides from him, and his joy turns to a sadness that might engulf the whole town\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil he hears the voices, calling to him...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, touching story of memory, inclusion and friendship, by the award-winning creative duo of writer Sophie Masson and illustrator Lorena Carrington, whose previous picture book \u003ci\u003eSatin\u003c\/i\u003e with MidnightSun Publishing was a Notable Book in the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996339130604,"sku":"9781922858658","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2d6b4e7928f1cd665f2b686c0134af0f.jpg?v=1763154338"},{"product_id":"the-ghost-squad-by-sophie-masson-9781925227772","title":"The Ghost Squad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge range 12+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a world where all seems normal and yet nothing is  a world very much like our own, yet jarringly unlike. A world where two clandestine organisations, the Ghost Squad and the Base, are engaged in a secret battle for control of information so dangerous it could literally change life as humans have always known it...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold, exciting novel with thrilling twists and turns, The Ghost Squad is a novel that will keep readers guessing  and keep them awake at night!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Get set for a heart-stopping chase, a stunning near future world, and a desperate struggle to discover the truth about life, death and what comes next.' - Alison Goodman, author of the bestselling\u003ci\u003e Dark Days\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An action thriller that grapples with the biggest mystery of all: life after death.' - Michael Pryor, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Laws of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'a dynamic and exciting thriller with smart, relatable characters...should appeal to fans of \u003cem\u003eStranger Things \u003c\/em\u003eand readers of John Marsden's 'Tomorrow' books.' \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996339163372,"sku":"9781925227772","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/32a9bf85d2b006529bc696c173749e46.jpg?v=1763154332"},{"product_id":"french-fairy-tales-by-sophie-masson-9780648762447","title":"French Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance is classic fairy tale territory. Not just because it's where many of the most well-known and beloved fairy tales were first written down in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, or because it's where the term \u003cem\u003econte de fes\u003c\/em\u003e was invented. France, with its fascinating regional cultures, glorious castles, gorgeous countryside and tumultuous history, lives and breathes fairy tale in a uniquely powerful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrench Fairy Tales\u003c\/em\u003e gathers five stories from different parts of France: some well-known, others newly translated into English. Full of adventure, magic, mystery and romance, with a light-hearted dash of humour and a sprinkling of surprise, these stories feature unforgettable characters: tragic shape-shifters, monstrous creatures, mischievous tricksters, witty youth—and many different kinds of fairies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChosen, translated and superbly retold by award-winning French-Australian writer Sophie Masson and enchantingly visualised by acclaimed illustrator Lorena Carrington, these stories will transport readers into the potently magical heart of the French fairy tale tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486084350188,"sku":"9780648762447","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8244ccdc1fc10f904da617e37306b717.jpg?v=1775782227"},{"product_id":"magical-tales-from-french-camelot-by-sophie-masson-9780645218305","title":"Magical Tales from French Camelot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of King Arthur began in Britain. But it is in twelfth-century France that the stories really took off, with gifted writers creating a panoply of vivid new characters and elements such as Lancelot, Perceval, the Grail, and the doomed love between Lancelot and Guinevere, within a richly imagined, action-packed world of adventure, magic, romance, and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen as much as men are important characters in the French stories. There's an intriguing take on shapeshifters and other supernatural beings, and fascinating glimpses of the patterns and customs of medieval life as well as explorations of conscience and the true nature of courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process, these extraordinary medieval writers, such as Chrétien de Troyes and Marie de France, created a whole new immensely popular genre of literature whose appeal and influence endures to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagical Tales from French Camelot\u003c\/em\u003e by Sophie Masson captures the essence of those enduring stories and brings them alive for a modern audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486800920812,"sku":"9780645218305","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/975d733899d89966d87b8a0f1313598e.jpg?v=1775778916"},{"product_id":"war-resistance-australias-second-world-war-1-by-sophie-masson-9781742769219","title":"War \u0026 Resistance (Australia's Second World War #1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1939, 12-year-old Sasha, inspired by the words of her father, the celebrated journalist Louis Jullian, feels she must find a way to stand up to Nazi terror, in the shadow of a world at war. Hitler’s blitzkrieg results in the surrender of France, and Sasha and her family flee Paris – learning first-hand the brutality of war – and how acts of resistance, no matter how small, can make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn their occupied country, fraternising with the enemy is frowned upon, but necessary. It only gets more complicated when she meets Dieter, a member of the Hitler Youth and the son of her father’s best friend. How can Sasha know who to trust when the enemy becomes a friend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar \u0026amp; Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e explores these complexities against the backdrop of the Second World War, illustrating both personal and great historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487753715948,"sku":"9781742769219","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ba178b1a4681cc4a165e5221ebf8e797.jpg?v=1775769305"},{"product_id":"the-fishmonger-and-the-pastry-chef-by-sophie-masson-9781761211225","title":"The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a beautiful seaside town full of beautiful places, Lucas loved two best of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, was his aunt Violette’s cake shop, with its warm, delicious aromas and beauty all around. Second, was the marketplace, with its hustle and bustle, and the stories told by the kind, quiet fishmonger, Cyprien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Lucas senses loneliness in his two favourite people, he whips up a plan to help, a plan that will end in a way even he could never imagine …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef\u003c\/em\u003e by bestselling creators Sophie Masson and Cheryl Orsini comes as a picture book about food and friendship, missed connections, and the magic of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244567671020,"sku":"9781761211225","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761211225-the-fishmonger-and-the-pastry-chef-1.jpg?v=1788002144"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sophie-masson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}