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George the Wizard

Let your magic shine!

Tony Armstrong Emma Sjaan Beukers

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English
Lothian
25 September 2024
George the Wizard loves life on top of his mountain. He loves speeding around on his flying cloud, playing hide-and-seek with the animals and looking after his crystal gardens.

The only thing missing from life on George's mountain is friends to share it all with. But does George have the courage to show others who he really is?

An uplifting story about friendship and the rewards that come from being the real you, from beloved TV personality TONY ARMSTRONG, with artwork by EMMA SJAAN BEUKERS.

'A zany, flamboyant, near-psychedelic world of colour and action ... Brings subtle diversity and enthusiastic energy to its story, showcasing a fairytale world where fantasy creatures of all sizes, shapes and colours share spaces' Books+Publishing

'Inventive and uplifting . . . Armstrong and Beukers have crafted a quirky, psychedelic universe in which creatures of all shapes and sizes have a place' Sydney Morning Herald
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Illustrated by:   Emma Sjaan Beukers
Imprint:   Lothian
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 256mm,  Width: 257mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   426g
ISBN:   9780734422163
ISBN 10:   0734422164
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 6 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Tony Armstrong (Author) A proud Gamilaroi man, Tony Armstrong grew up in rural NSW and played professional AFL for Adelaide, Collingwood and Sydney before going on to become a radio and television presenter, including being the first Indigenous AFL commentator on commercial radio, hosting the Marngrook Footy Show and becoming a panellist for The Colour of Your Jumper. In 2020, Tony joined the ABC, where he presented sports news on the ABC News channel, provided commentary for Grandstand AFL on ABC Sport, and hosted the 2020 summer series of Offsiders. Tony is now the full-time sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast, along with numerous other television credits. In 2023, Tony received the Bert Newtown Award for Most Popular Presenter at the Logie Awards, following his Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the 2022 Logie Awards. As well as being a rising star in Australian media, Tony Armstrong is a talented writer and creator who is currently in the process of developing a slate of television projects. George the Wizard is Tony's first children's book. Emma Sjaan Beukers (Illustrator) Emma Sjaan Beukers is a designer, illustrator and artist working from her home studio in Naarm (Melbourne). Her blend of Indigenous (Ngemba/Ngiyampaa), Dutch and Irish heritage, as well as her own spiritual and occult practices, heavily inspire the art and illustration work she creates; full of nostalgic and familiar nature, spirits, magic, mystery and folklore that makes your inner child jump for joy.

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