Maryam Master Maryam Master i(A148637 works by)
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2 y separately published work icon Laughter Is The Best Ending Maryam Master , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2024 28018093 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Zee is a loner. She likes to read Oscar Wilde and watch documentaries all day which, according to her parents, is not normal for 13 year olds. So they decide to send her on a five-day holiday camp, hoping she'll make 'at least one friend'.

'But Zee would rather take a bath in Tabasco sauce than attend a camp called Youth Fusion. Especially when the fearsome camp leader, Madam Augustus, declares a bonding game called 'Murder in the Dark'.

'With influencer Tiffanee and super-nerds Jonah and Moses, Zee soon finds herself in the middle of a hair-raising mystery, hurling her into some fierce detective work and bringing her face to face with the notorious Old Bat Viv.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon No Words Maryam Master , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2022 25042149 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Hero doesn't feel like a hero, but sometimes she feels as if the universe is asking her to be one.

'When Aria, a mysterious boy who never EVER speaks, starts at school and is picked on by His Royal Thug-ness Doofus (Rufus), Hero and her bestie Jaz feel compelled to help. But they're far too chicken to actually do anything heroic, so they befriend Aria and try to uncover the truth about him.

'What happened to his voice?

'Where did he come from?

'What are those three dents on his middle finger?

This is the story of a 12-year-old refugee who's trying to establish a new life in Australia, grapple with his past and, most importantly, find his voice.

'Cos, boy, does he have a story to tell.  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Exit Through the Gift Shop Maryam Master , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2021 21856999 2021 single work novel children's young adult

'Anahita Rosalind Ghorban-Galaszczuk (yes, that really is her name but you can call her Ana) is discovering that life is absurd. As if dying of cancer at the age of 12.5 isn't bad enough, she still has to endure daily insults from her nemesis, Alyssa (Queen Mean) Anderson.

'Ana's on a wild rollercoaster of life and death, kindness and cruelty, ordinary and extraordinary.

'And she's got a few things to do before she exits. . .' (Publication summary)

1 Billionaire Boy Maryam Master , 2019 single work drama children's

'Twelve year old Joe has everything a boy could ever want, from a golden underwater Ferrari to his very own cinema. Joe and his Dad have more money than you could imagine, but what Joe really needs is a friend. When Joe arrives at his new school, life really gets tough. Facing the school bully, his Dad's new girlfriend and the world's worst school canteen, Joe is about to learn that money might buy you a lot in Raj's shop, but it can't buy you everything.

'David Walliams' best-selling book comes to life on stage for 6-12 year olds - and their adults! Don't miss this original Australian adaptation as the team behind Mr Stink and The 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses live on stage return with songs, laughs and yes, that cat sick and sweet potato mash from the canteen…' (Production summary)

1 Horrible Harriet Maryam Master , 2017 single work drama children's

'Wicked, wild and wonderful, Horrible Harriet is not your average child.

'She lives in the roof of her school and keeps teachers chained in the cellar to do her homework! But all Harriet really wants is a friend. When Athol Egghead lands in his hot air balloon, Harriet finally meets someone who understands her. Then Mr Chicken arrives… Fortunately Horrible Harriet knows how to handle him…Or does she?

'Filled with songs, laughs and mischievous fun, this hilarious tale of friendship and identity is sure to have students captivated as they watch Australian Children’s Laureate Leigh Hobbs’ bestselling series come to life on stage.' (Production summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mr Stink Maryam Master , 2016 10659041 2016 single work drama children's
1 3 The Incredible Book Eating Boy Maryam Master , 2014 single work drama children's

'Henry loves books. But Henry doesn't like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages, Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favourite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets. He's on his way to being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to his stomach. And the information is so jumbled up inside, he can't digest it! Can Henry find a way to enjoy books without using his teeth?

'A cast of three use song, movement and beautiful puppetry to bring this quirky, beautiful, much loved story to life on stage. It's good enough to eat!' (Source http://www.sydney.com/events/the-incredible-book-eating-boy )

1 form y separately published work icon Blinky Bill's Extraordinary Balloon Adventure Blinky Bill's Around the World Adventures Fiona Kelly , David Witt , Maryam Master , Lisa Hoppe , Chris Phillips , Andrew Ryan , Fiona Bozic , Stephen Davis , Gina Roncoli , Phil Sanders , Rhett Walton , Melanie Alexander , ( dir. David Evans ) Australia : Yoram Gross Film Studios , 2004 Z1878931 2004 single work film/TV children's fantasy

Animated adaptation of Blinky Bill, an original Australian bush (koala) character conceived by Dorothy Wall. Though often considered the third series of The Adventures of Blinky Bill, this series was televised with the title Blinky Bill's Extraordinary Balloon Adventure.

In this series, Blinky, Nutsy, and Flap travel around the world in a hot-air balloon, returning rescued circus animals to their natural environment and trying to avoid the pursuit of the angry circus owners.

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