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- ↑ "The Silver Eyes, Jackie French David Miller (Illustrated ) - Shop Online for Books in Australia - Fishpond.com.au". 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "How to Scratch a Wombat: Where to Find It . . . What to Feed It . . . Why It Sleeps All Day by Jackie French - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists". 18 March 2012.
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