The First Platypus Olympics

by Eliana Joy Barnett, Eliana Joy Barnett (Illustrator)

Overview

Penelope is an 11-year old girl who lives in the United States. Her favorite animal is the platypus. During her first vacation to King Island, Australia, Penelope discovered a secret, intelligent group of platypuses. They speak English, play musical instruments, and joke around with each other.

Last year, Penelope traveled back to King Island and formed The Platypus Philharmonic Orchestra, an orchestra made up of all the talented platypus musicians. She hadn’t anticipated a return to King Island for this year.

The platypuses are now planning a big summer event. They decided to hold the First Platypus Olympics. Many plans and decisions have to be made in preparation for their summer games. Can these special platypuses make their first Olympics a success without Penelope’s help?

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014969444
Publisher:	Marsten Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/18/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Eliana began drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil. As a young child, she spent a lot of time drawing pictures and making up stories. She drew her first book, without words, during Kindergarten spring break. Eliana has been writing books since second grade. Her books have won literary awards in school and in regional writing competition.

She also enjoys writing poetry, and one of her poems was published in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, 2006 edition.

Eliana’s first book, The Making of the Platypus Philharmonic Orchestra, was published in hardcover in 2010, and as an eBook in 2012, by Marsten Publishing Group.

Eliana loves reading books, writing stories, drawing, playing and creating video games and spending time with her friends.