Elif's Itchy Palm

(Paperback)

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Its Elifs first day at Cockatoo Hill English Language School, and although she learned a little bit of English in Trkiye, shes worried she wont make any new friends in Australia.

But when Elifs palm itches in class and her very special $2 coin goes missing, she discovers that the kids in her class are part of a secret superhero-ish group called The Cockatoo Crew.

Can they help Elif find her coin And could The Cockatoo Crew be the new friends shes been hoping for

Author Bio

Lora Inak began her writing journey aged ten, but it wasnt until 2010 that her first short story titled Tap Tap Tapping at my Window was published by Black Dog Books. Her debut novel, Unspoken Rules, was published by Rhiza Edge in 2017, and then a memoir piece One of A Kind was published in Pan Macmillans Arab, Australian, Other Anthology in 2019 co-edited by Sara Saleh and Randa Abdel-Fattah. A business leader in her professional life, with a strong background in marketing, brand, and communication, Lora lives in the burbs of Melbourne with her husband, her two children, and her rescue dog Rookie.

Kruti Desai is an illustrator and graphic designer, based in the UK, her artistic journey has been anything but ordinary. After globe-trotting adventures that had her hopping between countries like a character in her own illustrated tale, she developed a unique perspective shaped by her experiences in different cultures. With vibrant colours, playful characters, and a touch of typography, Krutis illustrations spark joy and wonder, inviting viewers into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Whether its a cheerful scene in a picture book or an engaging editorial illustration, she thrives on crafting visuals that resonate emotionally and inspire curiosity.