Selby's Secret facts for kids
| Author | Duncan Ball |
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| Cover artist | Allan Stomann |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Selby series |
| Genre | Children's novel |
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Publication date
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1985 (reprinted 2004) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Followed by | Selby Speaks |
Selby's Secret is the first children's novel in the popular Selby series by Australian writer Duncan Ball. This exciting story was first published in 1985 and reissued in 2004, meaning kids have been enjoying it for a long time!
What is Selby's Secret About?
Imagine if your pet could talk! That's the amazing secret of Selby, a special dog. Selby isn't just any dog; he's the only dog in Australia, maybe even the whole world, who can talk!
But Selby has a big problem: he's afraid to tell his human family, the Trifles. He worries that if they find out his secret, they might not love him as much. Or worse, they might treat him differently. So, Selby tries his best to keep his amazing ability a secret. This leads to lots of funny and tricky situations!
Awards and Recognition
Even years after it was first published, Selby's Secret started winning awards. In 1987, it won the Primary section of the Waybra Award. It also came in fourth place in the 1987 Primary section of the Koala Awards.
The book was also nominated for many other awards. These included the 1993 Yabba Awards for young readers. It was nominated for the Koala Awards several times between 1988 and 2000. Finally, in 2001, Selby's Secret was voted into the Koala Awards’ Hall of Fame. This means it's a truly special and loved book by young readers!
