Eliza Vanda's Button Box

Name: Eliza Vanda's Button Box
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SKU: 9781460759615
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CBCA Notable Book 2022

By Emily Rodda

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Summary

Eliza Vanda's Button Box by Emily Rodda is a magical adventure featuring a mysterious woman named Eliza Vanda who arrives in the seaside village of Tidetown. She brings with her an enchanted button box that unlocks pathways to fantastical worlds. The story explores the themes of friendship and wonder, as the characters navigate the surprising and intriguing secrets of the box.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for magical adventures and a love for charming stories filled with whimsical surprises. It's perfect for children who delight in exploring mysterious worlds, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. If the idea of everyday objects holding enchanting secrets excites you, this tale will certainly capture your imagination.

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Description

From the author of the award-winning His Name was Walter comes another magical mystery story that will delight Emily Rodda fans.

Buttons three, attend to me!

Take me where I want to be!

No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising 'Cabins for Rent' was almost hidden by a pile of builder's rubble, but Eliza Vanda didn't seem at all put out by the mess.

'This is a nice little pocket,' she said. 'It should suit us very well.'

Life hasn't been much fun for Milly Dynes lately. There seem to be problems everywhere she looks. She's always loved her home in Tidgy Bay, but at the moment she wishes she was somewhere - anywhere - else.

Then Eliza Vanda turns up - and magic comes with her...

A Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book in 2022, this sparkling fantasy adventure from Emily Rodda is a book to be cherished.

Awards for His Name was Walter:

Winner - 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Children's Literature)
Winner - 2019 Australian Book Design Awards (Children's Fiction Book)
Winner - 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers)
Shortlisted - 2019 Davitt Awards (Children's)
Shortlisted - 2019 QLD Literary Awards (Griffith University Children's Book Award)
Shortlisted - 2018 Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel)

Praise for His Name was Walter:

'Another magnificent book from Emily Rodda' - Readings

'Guaranteed to capture the imaginations of 8+ mystery lovers' - Better Reading

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Eliza Vanda's Button Box by Emily Rodda is praised for its enchanting storytelling and imaginative plot, capturing the magic that appeals to young readers. Critics often highlight Rodda's ability to weave fantasy with life lessons, making it both entertaining and educational. Readers appreciate the book's rich characters and the setting that sparks creativity and wonder among its audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460759615

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Rodda Young Adult

About the Author

Emily Rodda's first book, Something Special, was published with Angus & Robertson in 1984. It marked the beginning of a career that has seen her become one of the most successful, prolific and versatile writers in Australia. Since then, Emily has written or co-authored over ninety books for children. Her children's books range from picture books to YA novels, and include the award-winning Rowan of Rin series as well as the outstandingly successful Deltora Quest fantasy series. A full-time writer since 1994, Emily has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award a record five times and seems to instinctively know what children want to read.

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