y separately published work icon Chook Doolan series - author   children's fiction   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Chook Doolan
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y separately published work icon Rules Are Rules James Roy , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 9294879 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Chook Doolan is too much of a chicken to walk to school by himself! But then Dad tells him the special 'Walking to School' rule. And RULES ARE RULES.

'Walking to school is too scary for Chook - until Dad tells him the special rule for walking to school safely: no talking to anyone until you are inside the school gates. Too easy! But not talking means that he must ignore Mrs Pho from the bakery, Eddie Two-Hats the busker and Mrs Holston the lollipop lady. Chook knows he has hurt their feelings. But what can he do? RULES ARE RULES!' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Newest Pet James Roy , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 8910410 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'It's Pet Day at school but Joe doesn't have a pet. Can Chook come up with a plan to help his friend?

'Chook's friend Joe doesn't have a pet to bring to Pet Day. To cheer him up, Chook decides they should try to find him a pet for just a day. But Joe is so sad he can't even come up with a plan. (And that's his best thing.) Can Chook think of a plan to help his friend? And will he be brave enough to carry it out?' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Saves the Day Chook Doolan Saves the Day James Roy , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 9296387 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Chook Doolan wishes he was brave enough to play soccer.

'Chook Doolan doesn't want to play soccer. It's scary. Especially when Ashton Findus and Marty Petrovic are on the team. Can Chook ever be brave enough to play soccer?' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Tiny Guitar James Roy , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2016 9294837 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Chook Doolan has a brand-new ukulele - just like Eddie Two-hats!

'Chook Doolan can't wait to show his new ukulele to his friend Eddie Two-hats. But Eddie isn't busking in his normal spot. Where can he be? And will Chook be able to help him?' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon On the Road James Roy , Melbourne : Walker Books Australia , 2017 11231897 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Chook is going on holiday and he’s supposed to play with his cousins. But they’re still little kids! Can Chook think of something fun for everyone to do? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Unhappy Camper James Roy , Melbourne : Walker Books Australia , 2017 11231964 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Everybody is excited about class camp – except Chook. He’s worried about snakes and getting homesick. Can Chook find the courage to go? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Up and Away James Roy , Melbourne : Walker Books Australia , 2017 11232023 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Chook wants to be a pilot when he grows up, just like his dad. That means doing scary things, like talking to new people. What will Chook do? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Let's Do Diwali! James Roy , Melbourne : Walker Books Australia , 2017 11232075 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Will Chook be able to do his school talk on Diwali?

'Chook and his friend Praj are going to the Hindu festival, Diwali. But big crowds make Chook nervous. Can Praj help Chook overcome his fear? ' (Publication summary)

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First known date: 2016

Works about this Work

Chook Doolan : Review 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 31 no. 2 2016; (p. 30)

— Review of Chook Doolan James Roy , 2016 series - author children's fiction
'Chook Doolan is a character like his intended readership - a young primary school student of an age when he would be transitioning from picture books into simply plotted, illustrated chapter books. ...'
Chook Doolan : Review 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking about Books for Children , May vol. 31 no. 2 2016; (p. 30)

— Review of Chook Doolan James Roy , 2016 series - author children's fiction
'Chook Doolan is a character like his intended readership - a young primary school student of an age when he would be transitioning from picture books into simply plotted, illustrated chapter books. ...'
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