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The Mystery of the Magic Stones

#2 Polly and Buster

Sally Rippin

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Hardie Grant Books
01 June 2018
​From Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin comes the second adventure in the beloved and enchanting Polly and Buster trilogy. What would you do if everyone thought your best friend was dangerous?

 

Polly the witch and Buster the monster shouldn’t be friends. And they definitely shouldn’t be on the run from almost everyone in town.

But when Polly is called to the Hollow Valley Mines – the forbidden, haunted mines – by her magic stones, these two best friends have a big decision to make. Do they stay hidden and safe, or risk it all to save the day?

From one of Australia's most cherished authors of all time comes this enchanting adventure about the magic of friendship, perfect for fans of The Wild Robot and The Worst Witch.

★ LONGLISTED: ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children

Discover the magic of the Polly and Buster trilogy:

The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster The Mystery of the Magic Stones The Seach for the Silver Witch

For more wonderful series by Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, check out the Billie B Brown, Hey Jack! and School of Monsters series.
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Imprint:   Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Height: 189mm,  Width: 142mm,  Spine: 26mm
Weight:   378g
ISBN:   9781760129026
ISBN 10:   176012902X
Series:   Polly and Buster
Pages:   304
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Mystery of the Magic Stones (#2 Polly and Buster)

""What struck me most was the depth of the story. On one level it's as simple as the Billie B Brown stories that Sally is well known for, but beneath the surface, Polly and Buster bubbles with issues that our children, and society as a whole, are (unfortunately) still dealing with ... It really was more of an emotional rollercoaster than I'd expected from both Sally and a book aimed at this age group. But part of Sally's talent is being able to write for an 8-year-old mind whilst managing to beautifully and subtlety explore much larger and darker issues. Magnificent."" –L-J Lacey, Three Four Knock on the Door, Independent Children's Bookshop ​ ""I adored this book. I felt my own heart shrink and swell with Buster's as I read this wonderful tale of friendship, peer pressure, hope and doing what's right (even if it feels scary or too big for you)... The kind of book I want everyone I know to read, adult and child!"" –Dani Solomon, Readings. ​​ ""This book contains all the big themes - friendship, family, empathising with others, holding on to what is right in the face of peer pressure - (and) promises to be the start of a series that middle-primary readers will want to follow."" –Books + Publishing.   ""This is the gorgeous sequel to Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster, and I loved it. If anything, Polly and Buster are even more endearing now than they were in Book 1. They are still inseparable, and are on their next adventure. The magic stones, given to Polly by her father when she was a little girl, were 'activated' in the last book by Miss Spinnaker, Polly's teacher, and the stones are now leading Polly and Buster into forbidden territory. The evil Deirdre Halloway is trying her best to stir up trouble between witches and monsters; however, the friendship between Polly and Buster is true and steadfast. Hopefully there will be a Book 3, because I'm pretty sure the evil Deirdre hasn't finished with our two little friends yet. I so wish I had a grand-daughter I could share this with - I loved it."" –Colleen, Raven's Parlour Bookstore ​ ""Beautiful book inside and out. This series is special in every way. The language that Sally uses, the feelings and emotions between Polly and Buster are just divine. There are some lovely messages within these pages that kids will relate to - 'Friends stand up for friends, no matter what'(p4). The overall theme is that just because we are different doesn't mean that we can't all live together and get along. Monsters and Witches just want to get along."" –Julie Garner, Goodreads.


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