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  • Published: 1 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143782896
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

The Jewel Fish of Karnak



Fun, rollicking text embellished like shiny gems by Graeme Base's lush artwork. Great for people of any age.

Two naughty characters are given a mission by their queen, can they stick to the rules and bring back the beautiful Jewel Fish of Karnak?

  • Published: 1 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143782896
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $16.99

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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Awards & recognition

Indie Award

Shortlisted  •  2012  •  Children's

Prime Minister's Literary Award

Shortlisted  •  2012  •  Children's Fiction

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards

Shortlisted  •  2012  •  Young Children

REAL Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  2013  •  Picture Books