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Matt Stanton Matt Stanton i(A150621 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Matt Stanton is a Sydney-based author. He published his first children's book in 2012; since then, he has published a range of pictures books and children's chapter books, including the Funny Kid series.

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y separately published work icon Belly Flop Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 19883430 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.

'Max and Abby hardly ever agree on anything ... until now! They are both desperate to get out of this Friday's swimming carnival.

'Max is the funny kid, and there's a swimming carnival that needs cancelling!

'A sea-monster, the maths olympiad, spotty rashes, good twin vs bad twin and a swimming instructor named Chad are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.' (Publication summary)

2021 honour book KOALA Awards Older Readers
2021 shortlisted REAL Awards Fiction for Older Readers
y separately published work icon The Odds Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 19752097 2020 single work graphic novel children's

'They're invaders from another world. Your imagination.

'Kip is a quiet kid in a loud city. She's easy to miss and that's the way she likes it.

'Then, one day, Kip's quiet life is suddenly interrupted. Ten of her favourite characters have stepped out of their worlds and into hers.

'But what happens when a dragon-hunting rabbit leaves his comic strip? When an old man leaves his picture book? When a ninja leaves her TV show, a race-car driver leaves their video game, and a dinosaur turns up from Kip's nightmares?

'From million-copy bestseller Matt Stanton comes the start of a hilarious and heart-filled graphic novel series about identity, imagination and discovering who you are.

'Meet The Odds ... because fitting in is overrated.' (Publication summary)

2021 finalist Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel
2021 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children’s Fiction Book designed by Matt Stanton
y separately published work icon The Odds Sydney : ABC Books , 2020 19752097 2020 single work graphic novel children's

'They're invaders from another world. Your imagination.

'Kip is a quiet kid in a loud city. She's easy to miss and that's the way she likes it.

'Then, one day, Kip's quiet life is suddenly interrupted. Ten of her favourite characters have stepped out of their worlds and into hers.

'But what happens when a dragon-hunting rabbit leaves his comic strip? When an old man leaves his picture book? When a ninja leaves her TV show, a race-car driver leaves their video game, and a dinosaur turns up from Kip's nightmares?

'From million-copy bestseller Matt Stanton comes the start of a hilarious and heart-filled graphic novel series about identity, imagination and discovering who you are.

'Meet The Odds ... because fitting in is overrated.' (Publication summary)

2021 finalist Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Best Illustrated Book / Graphic Novel
2021 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Children’s Fiction Book designed by Matt Stanton
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