y separately published work icon Juliet, Nearly a Vet series - author   children's fiction   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Juliet, Nearly a Vet
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y separately published work icon The Great Pet Plan Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Puffin , 2013 Z1935701 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Juliet is ten years old and loves animals. Her mum is a vet and this is where her adventures begin...My best friend Chelsea and I love animals. I have a dog Curly and two guinea pigs, but we need more pets if I'm going to learn to be a vet. Today, we had the best idea ever ...We're going to have a pet sleepover! Of course, there's no need to tell our parents about it. I mean, what could possibly go wrong with having a few extra pets to stay?' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon At the Show Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Puffin , 2013 Z1935704 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Books for children - new animal series for eight year olds to ten year olds. Hi! I'm Juliet I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! Chelsea and I are helping our friend, Maisy, get her pony ready for the local show. But Midgie is more interested in eating than in learning to jump (sigh). Pony training is a bit more difficult than we thought! We need some good ideas fast, or the show will be a total disaster.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon Farm Friends Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Puffin , 2013 Z1935709 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!

It's Spring and all the animals on Maisy's farm are having babies. Maisy says I can stay for a whole week and help out. There are chicks and ducklings hatching, orphan lambs to feed, and I can't wait for Bella to have her calf!

So many exciting adventures for a trainee vet! (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon Bush Baby Rescue Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Puffin , 2013 Z1935714 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!

'A terrible bushfire has struck and Mum's vet clinic is in chaos. Every day more and more injured baby animals arrive. Chelsea and I have never been busier! There's an adorable baby koala to feed by hand, a fat little wombat to bandage, and a funny blue-tongued lizard that Max is determined to make his pet.

'But who knew that babies needed so much feeding! I may never sleep again!' (Publisher's blurb)

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y separately published work icon Beach Buddies Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 6861330 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! It's the holidays and we're going camping by the beach. I'm bringing my vet-kit in case of any animal emergencies. Vets needs to be prepared for anything! I can't wait to toast marshmallows by the campfire, swim in the sea and explore the rock-pools - there are so many amazing animals at the beach. Chelsea and I really want to see a dolphin or a whale. ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Zookeeper for a Day Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 6861361 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet! I've won a competition to be a zookeeper for a day! My best friend Chelsea is coming too. I can't wait to learn all about the zoo animals. There will be meerkats, tigers and penguins to feed. And maybe some zoo vets who need some help (I must remember my vet-kit!). Most exciting of all, there's a baby elephant due to be born! ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Lost Dogs Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2014 6964237 2014 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm nearly ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!

'There was a huge storm last night and now there are lots of lost dogs. One turned up outside my window (he must have known I'm nearly a vet). Luckily, Chelsea, Mum and I are helping out at the Lost Dogs' Home.

'I hope we can find all of their owners, because Dad definitely won't let us have another dog! ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Playground Pets Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7185812 2014 single work novel children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old.

And I'm nearly a vet!

Chelsea and I go to such a cool school – we get to have playground pets! Guineas pigs, lizards, fish and insects are all part of our classroom. This week, we have a replacement teacher though, and Miss Primly doesn't know much about animals. But we do (it's so handy being nearly a vet).

We're going to be flat-out keeping track of them all and doing our schoolwork, but I'm sure nothing will go too wrong...' (Publisher's blurb)

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y separately published work icon Outback Adventure Rebecca Johnson , Scoresby : Penguin , 2015 8377444 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old.

And I'm nearly a vet!

'It's hot and dry in the outback where my grandparents live. I'm so excited that Chelsea is coming with us to visit them. I wonder what outback animals we'll see?

'My cousin Jarrod will be there, but I get the feeling he doesn't like me very much and – even worse – he doesn't seem to like animals! Maybe this is my chance to change his mind…' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Cat Show Queen Rebecca Johnson , Scoresby : Penguin , 2015 8377383 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old.

And I'm nearly a vet!

'There's a cat show in town and some of the cats are going to board at Mum's vet clinic. Chelsea and I can't wait to see all the different types of cats.

'All the owners have special techniques for preparing their pets for the show – and some are very fussy. When there's a cat-astrophe, it's lucky that my best friend is almost a world-famous animal trainer and groomer!' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon The Big Flood Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2016 9176404 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!

'It's been raining for days and the farms and paddocks near our house are flooded. Luckily, Chelsea and I are all ready to help when Mum is called out to deal with some stranded alpacas – a vet has to be ready to go at a moment's notice! But there are many small animals that need rescuing. Can we convince Dad to take us out in the canoe before the water rises further?' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Rainforest Camp Rebecca Johnson , Melbourne : Penguin , 2016 9153523 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!

'We're off on a school camp to the rainforest. Chelsea, Maisy and I are excited about all the different animals we might spot on our nature walks and torchlight treks. Chelsea is NOT excited about the creepy crawlies we might find, but I know that vets have to be brave.

'I've brought my vet kit along just in case we find any rainforest animals in need of help...' (Publication summary)

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First known date: 2013

Works about this Work

Science in Fiction Heather Zubek , 2017 single work
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , July vol. 97 no. 3 2017; (p. 10)

'For many years, stories based on historical events have inspired young readers to explore the past. Now, it's science's turn.' (Introduction).

Reading With Rebecca 2015 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 12 July 2015; (p. 2)
Kids' Books are Booming Laura Bianchi , Fran Metcalf , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 25 April 2013; (p. 18)
[Review] Juliet, Nearly a Vet Jo Burnell , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 28 no. 2 2013; (p. 38-39)

— Review of Juliet, Nearly a Vet Rebecca Johnson , 2013 series - author children's fiction
[Review] Juliet, Nearly a Vet Jo Burnell , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 28 no. 2 2013; (p. 38-39)

— Review of Juliet, Nearly a Vet Rebecca Johnson , 2013 series - author children's fiction
Kids' Books are Booming Laura Bianchi , Fran Metcalf , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 25 April 2013; (p. 18)
Reading With Rebecca 2015 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Mail , 12 July 2015; (p. 2)
Science in Fiction Heather Zubek , 2017 single work
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , July vol. 97 no. 3 2017; (p. 10)

'For many years, stories based on historical events have inspired young readers to explore the past. Now, it's science's turn.' (Introduction).

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