Fang Fang was born in China, but she and her parents came to live in Australia when she was very little. Now she is Australian, and speaks English with her friends.
Her mother speaks very little English and always tells Fang Fang to speak Chinese. Fang Fang doesn’t like to speak Chinese… but then her cousin comes to stay.
Sally Rippin is one of Australia’s best-selling and most-beloved children’s authors. She has written over 50 books for children and young adults, and her mantel holds numerous awards for her writing. Best known for her Billie B Brown and Hey Jack!, and Polly and Buster series, Sally loves to write stories with heart, as well as characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike.
Sally is the Australian Children’s Laureate 2024–2025.
Photo by Sister Scout Photography, courtesy of Hardie Grant Explore
Author Sally Rippin
Publisher Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia
Date of Publication 2006
ISBN 9781862912908
Category Children's Books
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