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The Nimbin
Nimbin
Philippa's life is changed forever one summer when she meets a furry, shadowy little creature called a nimbin, who adopts her and takes over her beach bag as its home.
Not many people known about the nimbin, but Philippa shares the secret with her new friend, Greg, and together the three of them experience the most surprising -- and maddening -- summer ever.
Not many people known about the nimbin, but Philippa shares the secret with her new friend, Greg, and together the three of them experience the most surprising -- and maddening -- summer ever.
120 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1978
About the author
Jenny Wagner
30 books12 followersIn 1974, Jenny Wagner's book 'The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek' won The Children's Book Council of Australia's Picture Book of the Year Award as well as a Special Award in Book of the Year for that year.
Her book, 'Aranea: a story about a spider' was commended in the 1976 Picture Book of the Year awards.
'John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat' was winner in 1978 of the Picture Book of the Year award.
Jenny Wagner continues to write picture books and shorter fiction that are much loved by children.
Her book, 'Aranea: a story about a spider' was commended in the 1976 Picture Book of the Year awards.
'John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat' was winner in 1978 of the Picture Book of the Year award.
Jenny Wagner continues to write picture books and shorter fiction that are much loved by children.
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November 29, 2023
Again not really my type of book but this was a class book where everyone had to read one chapter every day so didn’t have a choice
June 29, 2012
I read this as a child, teen & again as a mother, The Nimbin never fails to capture my heart. I look forward to introducing The Nimbin to my darling grandchildren too..
June 4, 2018
I loved this book when I first came across it as a child, and many reads later the level of enjoyment remains just as high! The Nimbin is just an enchanting tale, and it’s appeal is timeless and ageless. When I was young, the idea of a wild creature choosing to adopt me - if only for a little while - was incredibly appealing to my imagination. As an adult, the possibility of such an experience still draws on the heartstrings! This is a wonderful Australian tale that both young, and the young at heart, can relate to and enjoy.
February 16, 2020
I remember my grade three teacher reading this book to the class... I was able to find a copy at the library to revisit - such a wonderful Aussie story. There's a lot of dialogue about solving big problems by tackling smaller parts and focusing on the things you can fix rather than worrying about the things you can't. So much wisdom packed into a 100 page story!
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April 20, 2024i read this when i was in primary school and i vividly remember how it intrigued me. i wish i could find a copy so i could reread it now.
March 15, 2017
A great little story. A very engaging read for primary school aged children.
November 20, 2016
42 WORD REVIEW:
Australian middle grade story The Nimbin shows that books don’t have to follow elaborate plot arcs or contrive to manufacture character conflicts and resolution. Instead it serenely explores its scenario: Philippa’s beach holiday turns unusual when she adopts a strange little creature.
Australian middle grade story The Nimbin shows that books don’t have to follow elaborate plot arcs or contrive to manufacture character conflicts and resolution. Instead it serenely explores its scenario: Philippa’s beach holiday turns unusual when she adopts a strange little creature.
December 6, 2012
I absolutely ADORED this book as a child :) I read it so many times that my English teacher bought me a copy in primary school! It's absolutely brilliant.
February 23, 2013
I dont really remember reading this book but i read it when i was in year 5 , 2009 and i remember how i was telling my teacher about it and she had read it too. We both loved it so much.
December 4, 2015
my childhood
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