Morris Gleitzman Morris Gleitzman i(A22100 works by)
Born: Established: 1953 Lincolnshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: ca. 1969
Heritage: Jewish
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2 y separately published work icon Tweet Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Penguin , 2024 27372276 2024 single work children's fiction children's 'The people of the world are puzzled. Birds everywhere are sitting on highways, on buildings, on BBQs, stopping traffic, lawnmowers and leaf blowers. Then a boy and his pet budgie discover the secret to what the birds are up to. Jay and Clyde embark on an urgent journey – an exciting, emotional, sometimes hilarious, always risky journey with a message about the environment for humans.' 

(Publication summary)
1 A Sorry Spectacle Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Babysitters Behaving Brilliantly Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Amazing Things Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Does My Mum Look Big in This? Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Biggies Behaving Better Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 I Love Boof Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Digging up Dad Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Burger Buns Behaving Badly Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Big Hands Little Hands Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Fake Nudes Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 Great Great Great Morris Gleitzman , 2022 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories 2022;
1 y separately published work icon Digging Up Dad And Other Hopeful (And Funny) Stories Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Puffin , 2022 24807135 2022 selected work short story children's

'Another winning set of short stories from one of our best-loved authors, on a theme for our times - kids helping adults to be their best selves. Funny hopeful stories just when we need all the hope and humour we can get!

'Brilliantly funny short stories for middle school readers from the ever-popular Morris Gleitzman, in the hilarious style of Give Peas a Chance,Pizza Cake and Snot Chocolate!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Play School Story Time : Volume 6 Maya Newell , Sara Acton , Lydia Williams , Lian Tanner , Jasmine Seymour , Alison Lester , ( nar. Joel Creasey et. al. )agent Tullamarine : Bolinda Audio Books , 2021 29086986 2021 selected work picture book

'Snuggle up on the Play School Story Time Couch to listen to an amazing host of celebrities reading a beautiful selection of stories for young children.'  (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Always Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Penguin , 2021 21861442 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe.

'It's fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix's story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember - Always.' (Publication summary)
1 Australian Children's Laureate : Morris Gleitzman Goes in to Bat for Stories Morris Gleitzman , 2018 single work essay
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 33 no. 1 2018; (p. 6-7) 'Your mission, Morris,' said Ron Gorman, chair of the Australian Children's Literature Alliance, 'if you choose to accept it, is to don the mantle of Australian Children's Laureate for the next two years and go into bat for stories.' (Introduction)
1 y separately published work icon Funny Stories And Other Funny Stories Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Puffin , 2018 15041048 2018 selected work short story children's

'Swap a bomb for three ice-creams on a train, bounce on a vampire’s bed, eat a pizza that makes you fearless, read the secret diary of a dog, unleash the awesome power of chips, save ten lives with a paper clip, surprise your mum with a chainsaw, use a demolition ball to defeat a bully, live in a house that gets wiped clean more often than a bottom … and lots more!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Help Around the House Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Penguin , 2018 14690216 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'The funny and moving story of a boy and his friends never losing heart in a sometimes heartless world. Perfect for 8+ readers.

'Ludo helps other people. It’s how he was brought up.

'When Dad is elected to Federal Parliament, Ludo grabs the chance to make Australia an even better place.

'But he soon discovers it’s not the homeless of the national capital who most need his help - it’s the rich and powerful. ' (Publication summary)
 
2 1 y separately published work icon Maybe Morris Gleitzman , Melbourne : Viking , 2017 11572547 2017 single work children's fiction historical fiction

'1946. Europe is in ruins. Millions of people dream of finding happiness somewhere else.

'Fourteen year old Felix is one of them. When he’s offered a journey to Australia, he seizes the opportunity. So does someone very dear to him, even though she wasn’t actually invited.

'They have high hopes for Australia, and their dramatic arrival there makes them want to stay. But before Felix and Anya can embrace the love and friendship of their new land, they must confront the murderous urge for revenge still alive in the old.

'Felix knows he hasn’t faced anything like this before.

'He may not survive, but he’s hoping he will. Maybe.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 Morris Gleitzman Morris Gleitzman , 2016 single work essay
— Appears in: #SaveOzStories 2016; 'I’m writing this letter because soon the Productivity Commission will recommend that you hurt Australian books, although they won’t put it that way.' (Introduction)
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