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Selby (novel Series)
''Selby'' is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, '' Selby's Secret'', there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series. ''Selby's Secret'' Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series. Stories Selby's Secret Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Self Titled
An eponym is a person, a place, or a thing after whom or which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. The adjectives which are derived from the word eponym include ''eponymous'' and ''eponymic''. Usage of the word The term ''eponym'' functions in multiple related ways, all based on an explicit relationship between two named things. A person, place, or thing named after a particular person share an eponymous relationship. In this way, Elizabeth I of England is the eponym of the Elizabethan era. When Henry Ford is referred to as "the ''eponymous'' founder of the Ford Motor Company", his surname "Ford" serves as the eponym. The term also refers to the title character of a fictional work (such as Rocky Balboa of the ''Rocky'' film series), as well as to ''self-titled'' works named after their creators (such as the album ''The Doors'' by the band the Doors). Walt Disney created the eponymous Walt Disney Company, with his name similarly extended to theme parks such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia
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Duncan Ball
Duncan Ball (born February 1941) is an American-born Australian author who has written the children's series ''Selby'' (about a talking dog named Selby who tries to keep his secret away from his owners) and '' Emily Eyefinger'' (about a girl who has an eye on her finger). Biography Early life and education Duncan was born in February 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and was one of three children. When he was four, his family moved to Alaska, where he went to primary school. In his teens, Duncan moved to Madrid, Spain where he learned to speak Spanish. He finished high school in the United States, studied at Northeastern University and, later, at the University of Paris (Sorbonne). He has a degree in Mathematics from Boston University. Career Ball moved to Sydney in 1974 and worked as an industrial chemist. He wrote a novel for adults and later changed jobs to editor of the School Magazine at the Department of Education of New South Wales. He continued to work th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Stomann
Allan Stomann (born 1943) is an Australian cartoonist and illustrator. He is best known for illustrating children's books, notably the long-running and award-winning Selby the Talking Dog series by author Duncan Ball. His work reached a wide audience through the popular children's school songbooks published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in the 1970s and 1980s, and cartoons in the ''Australian Women's Weekly'' in the early 1980s. at the National Library of Australia Career Born in Melbourne, Stomann entered the Art School at Swinburne Technical College in 1959, where fellow students in his year included Keith McMenomy (later author of ''Ned Kelly: The Authentic Illustrated History'').Swinburne Univers ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eponym
An eponym is a person, a place, or a thing after whom or which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. The adjectives which are derived from the word eponym include ''eponymous'' and ''eponymic''. Usage of the word The term ''eponym'' functions in multiple related ways, all based on an explicit relationship between two named things. A person, place, or thing named after a particular person share an eponymous relationship. In this way, Elizabeth I of England is the eponym of the Elizabethan era. When Henry Ford is referred to as "the ''eponymous'' founder of the Ford Motor Company", his surname "Ford" serves as the eponym. The term also refers to the title character of a fictional work (such as Rocky Balboa of the Rocky film series, ''Rocky'' film series), as well as to ''self-titled'' works named after their creators (such as the album The Doors (album), ''The Doors'' by the band the Doors). Walt Disney created the eponymous The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dr Trifle
''Selby'' is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, ''Selby's Secret'', there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series. ''Selby's Secret'' Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series. Stories Selby's Secret Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrs Trifle
''Selby'' is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, ''Selby's Secret'', there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series. ''Selby's Secret'' Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series. Stories Selby's Secret Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selby's Secret
''Selby's Secret'' is the first children's novel in the Selby series by Australian writer Duncan Ball, and was first published in 1985. It was reissued in 2004. Plot summary Selby is the only talking dog in Australia – perhaps in the world. He longs to chat with his owners but fears loses his status as their beloved pet. Keeping his secret is not easy. Awards and nominations Years after publication, the book won its first award, the 1987 Primary Primary or primaries may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music Groups and labels * Primary (band), from Australia * Primary (musician), hip hop musician and record producer from South Korea * Primary Music, Israeli record label Works * ... section in the Waybra Award. It also came fourth place in the 1987 Primary section of thKoala Awards The book was also shortlisted many other awards including the 199Yabba Awardsfor young readers. It has been shortlisted for the Koala Awards for 1988-1991 as well as 1996, 1999, and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selby (Book Series)
''Selby'' is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, '' Selby's Secret'', there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series. ''Selby's Secret'' Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series. Stories Selby's Secret Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selby (Dog)
''Selby'' is a self titled novel series written by Australian author Duncan Ball and illustrated by Allan Stomann or M.K. Brown. The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous talking dog Selby, together with his owners Dr and Mrs Trifle. Since the release of the first book, ''Selby's Secret'', there have been fifteen other releases and three companion books. The books were intended for younger children but it has spanned to other age groups. So far, there have been 16 short story books, 2 joke books and one "selection" in the Selby Series. ''Selby's Secret'' Selby's Secret is the first book in the Selby Series by Duncan Ball. It was first published in 1985 (and once again in 2000) and is the oldest book in the series. Stories Selby's Secret Selby understands human talk while watching Hearthwarm Hearth, a show about a butler working in a huge mansion. Selby decides to learn how to speak the language by practising in front of a mirror while the Trifles were away. The now in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
