Congratulations to author Deborah Abela on being shortlisted for the Yabba/Koala Awards for
The Book of Wondrous Possibillities
Cover illustrated by Kristina Kister
a paperback middle grade fiction for ages 8-12 published by Penguin Random House
Arlo lives with his mouse and uncle above their bookshop. When a girl called Lisette begs him to hide her from a murderer, he’s swept into a world of kidnappings, dragons and an enemy determined to destroy everything he loves.
This is the 5th award for the book and the 2nd Yabba/Koala shortlisting.