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2017 School Library Book Bonus Walker Books Australia 2017 SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOK BONUS WALKER BOOKS AUSTRALIA Order $500ARRP worth of Walker Books from Pegi Williams Bookshop www.pegiwilliams.com.au and Walker Books will donate a book pack valued at $500 to your school library! To receive your book donation pack valued at AU$500, return this form along with a copy of your supplier invoice showing at least $500ARRP of books from the selected list. OFFER ENDS 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST Name: Library/School: Address: Email: Tick here to sign up to Walker Books Classroom: Walker Books’ Send a copy of your supplier invoice and this form to: education eNewsletter to be notified of future offers Mail: $500 Book Bonus Offer Please tick one of these boxes to specify the age Walker Books Australia group of the donation pack you want to receive: Locked Bag 22 Preschool Newtown NSW 2042 N.B. Only one box can be Primary marked per $500ARRP of books. or email: [email protected] Secondary Terms and Conditions • Offer ends 1 September 2017. Proof of delivery must be supplied to Walker Books Australia by 1 September 2017. • Offer available to schools and libraries in Australia only. • The book donation pack is available to schools/libraries who have placed an order of at least $500ARRP worth of books from the selected list at www.pegiwilliams.com.au or by filling in the quantity field on the following order form and returning to Pegi Williams Book Shop • Schools/Libraries are eligible for one book donation pack per each $500ARRP of Walker Books titles purchased. I.E. orders of $1000ARRP are entitled to two book donation packs. • The book donation packs consist of pre-selected titles and are not transferable. There are three packs available to suit different age levels. Each pack is valued at AU$500. • Walker Books Australia makes every effort to ensure that the. titles donated are suitable for a wide range of readers. 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