Kristin Darell Kristin Darell i(24685741 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Night Owls Kristin Darell , Taronga Zoo : Penguin , 2024 28603793 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Taronga’s two Zoos comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up! Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo animals, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . and a night!

'When Sophia and Ollie get a chance to stay at the Zoo after dark they can't believe their luck. But it's not easy being nocturnal! What are those strange sounds? What's out there in the shadows? But when the keepers need help, Sophia and Ollie won’t rest until the job is done.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Baby Boom Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Penguin , 2024 28603706 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Taronga’s two Zoos comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up! Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo animals, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . and there’s a new addition to the family!

'The holidays have finally arrived and so have lots of new babies. Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital is filled with excitement. Sophia and Ollie might even get the chance to look after the cutest baby of them all!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Party Animals Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 28246096 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Australia's most popular zoo comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up!

'Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo creatures, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . and it's a birthday celebration!It's Ollie's birthday, and Sophia has a secret. She knows what he's getting for his birthday and it's AWESOME, but she's not allowed to tell him! And it's her job to get him there on time. But will Ollie think she's ignoring his special day? Join the best friends as they discover the wild life of zookeeping at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

'Part of a publishing program presented by the world-class wildlife experts at Taronga Zoo.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Poo at the Zoo Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Puffin , 2024 28246045 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'The ultimate animal adventure series! From Australia's most popular zoo comes a wild junior fiction series, purrfect for animal lovers aged 7 and up!

'Join best friends Sophia and Ollie as they experience a day in their DREAM JOB and get up-close and personal with all your favourite zoo creatures, big and small.

'Sophia and Ollie are zookeepers for a day . . . cleaning up after the animals!

'Sophia and Ollie have always wanted to work at the zoo like their parents. Now they're getting the chance to volunteer! But there's a lot to learn before they're allowed to work with the zookeepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney. They're going to have to start at the bottom and work their way up!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Gala Day Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Penguin , 2023 25775422 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'The fourth book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Subway Socceroos stars Kyah Simon, Craig Goodwin, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Garang Kuol – and more!

'Following their success at the High Potential Pathway Program for Australia’s future football stars, the Under 11s Merridale Fever are set to finish their season on a high – if they can win their last game against rivals Newhurst FC, the one team they have never beaten. But before this can happen, a huge storm damages the Merridale clubhouse and fields and threatens to cancel their end-of-season Gala Day. Can help from some football greats be the motivation the team needs to be their best both on and off the pitch?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Next Level Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Puffin , 2023 25545001 2023 single work children's fiction children's 'It’s time for the Under 11s Merridale Fever to test their skills against the most talented young footballers in Australia! The whole team has been selected for the National High Potential Pathway program and are taking part in a two-day camp. Both Kat and Crabbie are determined to be chosen for the Game of Stars match but will need to find a way to perform when they’re faced with challenges on and off the field. Can they learn from their football heroes and take it to the next level when it counts?' 

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1 y separately published work icon Half-time Heroes Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 25107381 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'The second book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Socceroos stars Emily van Egmond, Courtney Nevin, Awer Mabil, Marco Tilio and more! The Under 11s Merridale Fever are back! They’re having their best season ever, and even better – they have the chance to play as Half-time Heroes at a Socceroos game. All they have to do is make a video showing what makes their team special. Instead of working together, the team take sides and try to convince each other that their way is the best way. Can tips from some of Australia’s best footballers help the Fever agree on what makes them heroes?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Kick-Off Kristin Darell , Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 24685763 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'The first book in an action-packed junior fiction series in partnership with Football Australia. Featuring Commbank Matildas and Socceroos stars Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Rhyan Grant, Joel King, Tom Rogic – and more!

'It’s the start of a new season for the U11s Merridale Fever and there’s a new face in the team. Sam has just moved to Australia from England and he looks like he can really play. Kyra, the Fever’s talented striker, is excited to see what he can do, but their first training session doesn’t go well. In fact, it goes terribly and everyone is frustrated.

'Things quickly go from bad to worse and the team’s high hopes for the season start to fade. But at a club barbecue the Fever are surprised by some football superstars from the Matildas and Socceroos. Can Kyra and Sam learn from the best and work things out so the team can kick off the season with a bang?

'Part of an expansive publishing program in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and New Zealand.'  (Publication summary)
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