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Book Review- the nine lives of Dudley Dog

Book Review: The Nine Lives of Dudley Dog

by Melinda J. Irvine25 July 201825 February 2019

The Nine Lives of Dudley Dog by Ann Hassett My rating: 5 of 5 stars My ESL (english second language) adopted son and I both loved this fun and curious tale about a naughty dog, birthday wishes and a mix-up…

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Reading Book Reviews, Children's Books
boy reading The Moon Dragon

Book Review: The Moon Dragon by Moira Miller

by Melinda J. Irvine25 June 201825 February 20192 Comments

Finding 'The Moon Dragon' in a little department store in a rural province of the Philippines 2 years ago, began my real commitment to introducing Jerry to cultural stories and folk tales from all over the World. We just read it again.

Reading Book Reviews, Children's Books, Folk Tales
jerry reads the magic pudding

Reading Jerry ‘The Magic Pudding’

by Melinda J. Irvine20 February 201825 February 20194 Comments

When I was home in Australia last October mum produced a box filled with the books I read and loved as a little kid. They all fit in my luggage too (returning to the Philippines) and Jerry loves most especially The…

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Finding Jerry, Reading Book Reviews, Children's Books, The Magic Pudding

Art Books for Children

by Melinda J. Irvine10 February 201618 December 20167 Comments

Yesterday I was watching Bubble Guppies with my little house mate Jerry; an episode where the little mer-people were visiting the post office. It became immediately obvious to me that Jerry would have no concept of the post office and what it…

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Art, Reading Children's Books, Dr June Perkins, Magic Fish Dreaming

Little Jackie Hare

by Melinda J. Irvine13 March 20156 December 2016

For ten years, maybe longer I have had boxes of stuff and a beautiful cedar coffee table stored at mum and dad's house. My decision to sell or give-away all material possessions prompted me to finally clear it all out.…

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Family, Reading Children's Books
To engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have. ERIC BOOTH.

About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

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When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
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