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Christine
Harris |
MC,
EA |
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David
Harris |
EA |
Brian
Harrison-Lever
Illustrator |
n.a. |
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Sonya
Hartnett |
EA,
LA, ADULT |
Roland
Harvey
Illustrator
& Author |
EC, MC, EA |
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Libby
Hathorn |
EC,
MC, EA |
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Geoff
Havel |
EC, MC, EA |
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Rosanne
Hawke |
MC,
EA |
| Simon
Haynes WA |
EA |
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John
Heffernan |
MC,
EA |
Sally
Heinrich
Author & Illustrator |
n.a. |
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Steven
Herrick |
MC,
EA, LA |
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Simon
Higgins |
EA |
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Anthony
Hill |
MC,
EA |
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Nette
Hilton |
EC,
MC, EA |
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Odo Hirsch |
MC,
LA |
Leigh
Hobbs
Author & Illustrator |
EC, MC |
Elizabeth
Honey
Author & Illustrator |
EC, MC |
| Judy
Horacek |
EC [Picture
books]
EA, LA, Adult [Cartoons] |
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Joanne
Horniman |
EC,
MC, EA |
| UK
Anthony
Horowitz |
MC, EA, ADULT |
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indicates Australian authors/illustrators |
| WA |
indicates Western Australian authors/illustrators |
| Key |
indicates readership
levels for author's fiction works:
- EC Early Childhood = Kindergarten -
Yr 3
- MC Middle Childhood = Yrs 3 - 7
- EA Early Adolescence = Yrs 7 - 10
- YA Late Adolescence/Young Adulthood
= Yrs 10 - 12
- ADULT
NOTE: No levels are assigned to illustrators.
Illustrations can be appreciated at many levels. |
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Christine
Harris's Website
Christine Harris's website
contains a number of interesting sections, including
an author profile, a list of published titles, a
newsletter, activities and contact information.
| Novels: Younger Readers |
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| Spy girl series |
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| The Vibes Series |
- Jigsaw
- Shadows
- Masks
- Suspicion
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| Novels: Older Readers (A Selection) |
- Strike!, 1994
- Countdown, 1995
(Omnibus Shorts series)
- Baptism of Fire, 1996
- Pitt Man, 1996
- A Real Corpse
(Shivers series)
- Torture Chamber
- Deadly Friends, with Claire Carmichael and Margaret Clark, 1997
- Omega, 2000
- Outback: The diary of Jimmy Porter, 2005
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| Slime Time Short Stories |
- Fortune Cookies
- Party Animals
- Buried Secrets
- Outer Face
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| Picture Books |
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David Harris's website
David Harris's website contains
a number of sections, including an author
profile, a list of published titles, a newsletter,
activities and contact information.
| Novels |
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| Cliffhangers series |
- Devil's Island
- Fortress
- Dead Silence
- Firebug
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| Time raiders series |
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| Short Stories |
- The Carclew Ghost
and Other Stories
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Brian
Harrison-Lever, a Tasmanian artist and picture
book illustrator was shortlisted for
the 2003 Crichton Award for his
artwork for In Flanders Fields,
written by Norman Jorgensen.
The Crichton Award is designed
to acknowledge and encourage new talent in the field
of children's book illustration.
When author Norman Jorgensen
was looking for an illustrator for In
Flanders Fields, Glyn Parry, on tour
in Tasmania discovered Brian and recommended
him. Norman was pleased with Brian's sample
illustrations, which captured the mood of
the text and the two agreed to work together.
Brian, in Launceston and Norman, in Perth
collaborated via email, not meeting until
the illustrations were ready to go to the
publisher nine months later. Currently, they
are working together on three more books.
Reference:
Bennett, Robert. 'Field of Dreams'.
The West Australian Weekendextra,
Saturday May 17, 2003. p 15
| Picture Books |
- In Flanders Fields, written by Norman
Jorgensen,
2002
Shortlisted WA Premier's Book Awards.
Children's Books, 2003
Shortlisted CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards, 2003
Brian Harrison-Lever Crichton Award 2003 Short List
- The
call of the osprey, written by Norman
Jorgensen, 2004
- Photographs
in the mud, written
by Dianne Wolfer, 2005
- Three
kings, 2007
CBCA Notable Book: Picture Book of the
Year 2008
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Sonya Hartnett |
Winner of the 2008 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
The award, of five million Swedish crowns, is the world’s largest for children’s and youth literature, and the second-largest literature prize in the world. |
Youngest of six children,
Sonya Hartnett was born in Melbourne Australia,
in 1968. In Year five Sonya realised that writing
was something she could do. Her first novel, Trouble
All the Way, was published when she was
just fifteen and she has been writing ever since.
Several of her books have been published in the
US, Germany, Italy, Norway and Denmark.
Sonya's novels are for mature, thoughtful readers
who enjoy a challenge. Her writing has been influenced
by authors such as Ivan Southall, Robert Cormier
and the great Russian writers.
Sonya Hartnett was awarded the
prestigious Guardian Children's Fiction prize 2002,
for Thursday's Child, which was also
the winner of the CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers,
2001. Kevin Crossley-Holland, on the judging panel
of the Guardian commented:
Thursday's Child is original,
visionary and deeply moving; it is tough minded
yet immensely kind; and it prints itself indelibly
on the mind. I would have been heartbroken had
it not won this year's prize. Guardian Newspaper
An in-depth and frank interview
conducted by ACHUKA (UK) provides a
fascinating insight into this talented author. For
example, Sonya reveals that in retrospect she regrets
being published at such an early age and that if
she had her time again she would not write, as she
no longer derives pleasure from it.
Read the full interview on the ACHUKA site.
To find out more about Sonya
Hartnett read the chapters devoted to her in:
When we were young, edited by Dmetri Kakmi.
Camberwell, Vic : Viking, 2007.
ISBN 978-0-670-07188-3
Matthews, Stephen.
The Eye of the Soul.
Grange, Qld : Magpies, 1998. 223 p.
ISBN 1 875249 02 8
| Novels: Older Readers |
- Trouble All the Way,
1984
Published when Sonya was just
15.
- The Glasshouse,
1990
- Wilful Blue,
1994
- Sleeping Dogs,
1995 Audiobook
Victorian Premier's Award, 1996
Miles Franklin Inaugural Kathleen Mitchell
Award, 1996
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1996
Nominated for two awards in Germany in
2000
- Devil Latch,
1996
- Black Foxes,
1996
- Princes,
1997
- All My Dangerous
Friends, 1998
Shortlisted, CBCA Children's Book of the
Year: Older Readers, 1999
- Stripes of the
Sidestep Wolf, 1999
Shortlisted, CBCA Children's Book of the
Year: Older Readers, 2000
- Thursday's
Child, 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Children's Book of the
Year 2001
Winner, Guardian Children's Fiction Prize,
2002
- Forest,
2001 Audiobook
Winner, CBCA Children's Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 2002
- Of
a Boy, 2002
Winner, Best Book in The Commonwealth
Writers Prize: South East Asia and South
Pacific Region, 2003
The Age Book of the Year, 2003
Miles Franklin Award Shortlist, 2003
NSW Premier's Literary Award & Victorian
Premier's Literary Award Shortlists, 2003.
- Surrender, 2005
Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Fiction, 2005
Printz Honor Book, 2007 (USA)
- The ghost's child, 2007
- Butterfly, 2009
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| Novels: Younger Readers |
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Roland
Harvey, illustrator, publisher and writer is best-known
for his characteristic humorous and detailed illustrations,
which invite close inspection to reveal hidden jokes
and much about life to the astute observer.
Roland was born and educated in Melbourne, where
he still lives.
| Picture Books (A
selection) |
- Eureka Stockade,
1981. Written by Alan Boardman
- The First Fleet,
1982. Written by Alan Boardman.
- The Friends of Emily
Culpepper, 1983. Written by Ann Coleridge
Commended CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Award 1984
- Burke and Wills,
1985.
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers,
1986 Shortlist
- My Place in Space,
2008. Written by Robin and Sally Hirst.
Illustrated by Roland Harvey with Joe
Levine.
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1989
- Milly Fitzwilly's Mousecatcher,
1991. Written by Marcia Vaughan.
- Islands in My
Garden, 1998. Written
by Jim Howes.
CBCA Notable Book 1999
- Sick As - Bloody
Moments in the History of Medicine 2000
Shortlisted, CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information
Books, 2001
- At the Beach:
Postcards from Crabby Spit,
2004
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2005
- In
the Bush: Our Holiday at Wombat Flat, 2005
- In
the City: Our Scrapbook of Souvenirs,
2007
CBCA Notable Book: Picture Book of the
Year, 2008
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Information
Sources
Short biography, selected book
list.
Biography and selected book list.
The Dromkeen Book
of Australian Children's Illustrators.
Compiled by Susan Scobie. Scholastic, 1997. p. 69-71
ISBN 1 86388 695 8
Watson, Victor. The Cambridge Guide
to Children's Books in English, 2001. p
323
ISBN 0 521 55064 5
Collins, Paul. Meet Australia's Children's Authors
and Illustrators. South Yarra, Vic.
: Macmillan Education Australia, 2002. 7 v. (Book
People) Book 3 p. 10-11.
ISBN 0 7329 6754 6 |
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Libby Hathorn's World
provides biographical information, news about the
author, information about her books and an online
bookshop.
Novels (A
selection)
- The Painter
- Thunderwith
- Chysalis (sequel
to Thunderwith)
- The Spirited Boy (After
Dark Series)
- Sky Sash So Blue
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Picture Books
- The Tram to Bondi Beach,
illustrated by Julie Vivas, 1981
Highly Commended, CBCA Picture Book of
the Year, 1982
- Looking out for Sampson,
illustrated by Ann James, 1987
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1988
- Grandma's Shoes
- The Wonder Thing
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Picture Book for Older
Readers
- Way Home, illustrated
by Gregory Rogers, 1993
Winner, Kate Greenaway Medal (UK), 1995
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Picture Story Books
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Geoff
Havel's Website
Geoff was born in New Guinea and now lives in Perth where he is a primary
school teacher as well as a popular author. His
work to date ranges from humorous picture books,
great for reading aloud, to Grave of the Roti
Men a topical adventure, set in Indonesia, aimed
at young teenagers.
| Picture Books |
- Ca-a-r Ca-a-a-r, illustrated by Peter Kendall, 1996
- Punzie ICQ, illustrated
by Owen Bell, 1999
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| Novels |
- The Real Facts of Life, 2001
WAYRBA 2002 Shortlist
- Grave of the Roti Men, 2003
WA Premier's
Book Awards, Shortlist, 2003
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Rosanne
Hawke's Website
South Australian author
Rosanne Hawke has loved telling stories and writing
since childhood. She has a teaching background and
has lived in Pakistan and the Middle East. Rosanne
has written novels for young teenagers and for older
young adult readers. Her website provides biographical
information, details about and reviews of her books,
and a practical section for teachers.
Novels: Older Readers
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Simon
Haynes's Website
English-born Simon Haynes
emigrated to Western Australia in 1983 after
a childhood spent in the south of Spain. Always
interested in speculative fiction, he has published
a number of short stories, one of which received
an Aurealis Award in 2001.
His character Hal
Spacejock, a well-meaning but bumbling interplanetary space
pilot, is now the hero
of four titles, with more promised. Popular with
readers in early adolescence, Book One of this
humorous series is now available as a free
e-book.
As well as the Hal Spacejock
books Simon is actively involved with Andromeda
Spaceways Inflight Magazine, a bi-monthly
print journal suitable for readers
in the senior secondary years.
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John Heffernan's Website
As well as being an author,
John Heffernan is also a farmer. He lives with his
wife and their two daughters on a property in northern
New South Wales with their three cats, numerous
dogs, horses, sheep and cattle.
The themes for John's books vary from farm life
to the future and sports. You will find information
on all of John Heffernan's books on his website.
For each title you can access a brief description
of the book or an indepth overview, and the first
chapter, prologue or an extract.
| Picture Books |
- My Dog, illustrated
by Andrew McLean, 2001
Winner, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2002
Honour Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2002
- Two summers, illustrated by Freya Blackwood, 2003
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2004
- The island, illustrated by Peter Sheehan, 2005
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| Novels: Younger Readers |
- The adventures of Pete Paddock-Basher, illustrated by Stephen Axelsen, 2004
- Sykie, 2006
- The boot thief, illustrations by Stephen Axelsen, 2007
- Stinky, the tale of a smelly dog, illustrated by Stephen Axelsen, 2007
- Eric & Einstein, illustrated by Alex Snellgrove, 2007
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| Novels: Older Readers |
- Spud, 1997
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1998
- Rachael's Forest, 1998
Wilderness Society Environment Award
for Children's Literature
- Chips, 2001 (sequel to Spud)
- CBD (Mythos
trilogy, 1) 2000
- More
Than Gold, 2000
- Pup, 2002
- GBH, 2003
- A horse called Elvis, 2004 Audiobook
- The mind master, 2004
- Marty's
Shadow, 2007
Shortlist CBCA Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 2008
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Sally
Heinrich's Website
South
Australian author and illustrator Sally Heinrich,
has illustrated numerous fiction and nonfiction
books for younger readers, written by other authors.
She has also written and illustrated several of
her own children's titles. Sally's colourful and
detailed naive style of illustration reflect her
interest in Eastern and Western folk art and folklore.
| Fiction Titles (A selection) |
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| NonFiction Titles (A selection) |
- Cherrystones: A Book
of Numbers, 1998
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Come to the Party
(Series of 4 books about festivals)
- Key
into Japan, 2005
- Key
into China, 2007
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Steven Herrick writes poetry
for children, young adults and adults. He also
performs poems at schools and festivals. Two of
his verse novels for young adults have been shortlisted
in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book
of the Year Awards. His website contains biographical
information, a list of his books , extracts from
his writing, performance information, a poetry
workshop and contact details.
| Young Adult Verse
Novels |
- Love, Ghosts and Nose
Hair, 1996
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1997
- A Place Like
This, 1998
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 1999
- The Simple Gift,
1999
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 2000
Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards,
2001
- By
the River, 2004
- Lonesome
Howl, 2006
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 2007
- Cold
Skin, 2007
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 2008
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| Children's Novels |
- The
Spangled Drongo, 1999
- Tom Jones Saves the
World, 2002
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2003
- Do
Wrong Ron, 2003
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2004
- Naked
Bunyip Dancing, 2005
Notable Book, CBCA
Book of the Year: Younger Readers, 2006
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| Poetry |
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| Picture Book |
- The Place Where the
Planes Take Off Steven Herrick,
Annemarie Scott
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Simon Higgins's Website
Simon Higgins writes gripping
crime, adventure and science fiction for young adults.
His previous career as a police officer, prosecutor
and private investigator provides him with material
for his stories. His first two novels, Dr
Id and Thunderfish have won
critical acclaim. Simon's website contains
interesting author information, photographs, book
reviews, email contact and addresses if you would
like to book an author visit.
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Anthony Hill's Website
Anthony Hill, author of books
for children and adults lives in Canberra, ACT.
He has worked as a journalist for various newspapers
and The Bulletin magazine, and for ten years
wrote speeches for the Governor General.
He is well known for his short novel, The Burnt
Stick, illustrated by Mark Sofilas, which was
a 1995 CBCA Honour Book for Younger Readers, shortlisted
in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, and the Multicultural
Book of the Year. His biographical book, Soldier
Boy, about the youngest ANZAC, was an Honour
Book in the CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books,
2002.
| Novels |
- The Burnt Stick illustrated by Mark Sofilas, 1994
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1995
Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards
Australian Multicultural Book of the
Year
- Spindrift, illustrated
by Mark Sofilas, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1997
- The Grandfather Clock,
1996 (Takeways)
- Soldier Boy, 2001
Honour Book, Eve Pownall Award for Information
Books, 2002
- Young
Digger, 2002
- Forbidden illustrated
by Mark Sofilas, 2002
Notable Book,
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers,
2003
- The shadow dog, 2003
- Harriet, 2006
- Captain Cook's apprentice, 2008
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| Short Stories |
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| Other Information Sources |
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Nette Hilton has written many
books for children and young adults, several of
which have won awards. She lives on the far north
coast of NSW with her family and assorted pets.
Nette is a teacher as well as an author.
Nette's books have been published by several publishers
so you can find information about her on the HarperCollins,
Lothian and Penguin sites. The most useful site,
however, is the HarperCollins site above,
which provides biographical details and an interesting
insight into why and how Nette writes her stories.
| Younger Readers (A selection) |
- Long Red Scarf,
1987
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Younger Readers, 1988
- A Proper Little Lady,
illustrated by Cathy Wilcox
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1990
- The Web, 1992
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1993
- Four Eyes, 1995
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1996
- Tough Lester, illustrated
by Craig Smith, 1997
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1998
- Watch Out William,
1998
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1999
- Ghost of a Chance,
1998
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Younger Readers, 1999
- In My Backyard,
illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, 2001
Shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 2002
- Star
of the Circus, 2007
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Younger Readers, 2008
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| Older Readers (A selection) |
- Square Pegs, 1991
- Clouded Edges,
1997
- Hothouse Flowers,
1997
Notable Book, CBCA Children's Book Awards:
Older Readers, 1998
- Living
Next to Lulah, 2006
Notable Book, CBCA Children's Book Awards:
Older Readers, 2007
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Odo Hirsch's first novel for
children, Antonio S and the Mystery of Theodore
Guzman was published in 1997 and was an Honour
Book in the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
category. Since then he has had several more books
published and has become recognised as an imaginative
and original writer for children.
His books are filled with wonderful, memorable,
characters, interesting plots and lyrical prose
to stretch the imagination and the literacy skills
of his audience. Odo's first novel for adolescents/adults,
Yoss, was shortlisted in the 2002
CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers.
Odo grew up in Melbourne, studied to become a doctor
and currently lives in London where he writes his
books.
The Allen & Unwin author profile on the
site above contains quotes from reviews of his books,
short summaries of the plots and an extract from
each novel.
Novels: Younger Readers
- Antonio S and the Mystery
of Theodore Guzman, 1997
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1998
- Bartlett and the Ice
Voyage, 1998
- Bartlett and the City
of Flames, 1999
- Hazel Green, 1999
Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2000
- Something's Fishy Hazel
Green, 2000
Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2001
- Have Courage,
Hazel Green! 2001
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2002
- Will
Buster and the Gelmet Helmet,
2004
- Amelia
Dee and the Peacock Lamp, 2007
Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 2008
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Novels: Older Readers
- Yoss, 2001
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year,
2002
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For information about notable
books identified by the judges of the CBCA Children's
Book Awards refer to:
- Kids Best Australian
Books for Children and Young Adults 1996-2000.
Newtown : Primary English Teaching Association,
2000. 208 p.
ISBN 1 8756 22 365
Reference to Odo Hirsch is on pp 86-87.
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Leigh Hobbs is a talented painter,
sculptor and cartoonist as well as an illustrator
and author of children's books. He grew up in Bairnsdale
a country town in Gippsland, Victoria and his art
work can be seen in several Victorian galleries,
including the National Gallery of Victoria. He taught
art to secondary students and was a freelance cartoonist
for The Age newspaper.
As a children's illustrator and author Leigh is
best known for his comic character, Old Tom, the
unforgettable cat.
Leigh's website provides some fascinating snippets
of information about himself and interesting samples
of his artwork.
Novels
(a selection)
- Old Tom,
1994
- Old Tom at the
Beach, 1995
- Old Tom Goes to
Mars, 1996
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1997
- My Sister's a Yoyo.
Written by Gretel Killen, 1997
- My Sister's an
Alien. Written by Gretel Killen,
1998
- Old Tom's Guide
to Being Good, 1998
- Hairy Legs.
Written by Christine Harris, 2000
- Old
Tom's Holiday,
2003
Shortlisted CBCA Picture Book of
the Year, 2004
- 4F
for Freaks, 2006
- Freaks
ahoy! 2007
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Younger Readers, 2008
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Picture Books (a selection)
- Mr Knuckles.
Written by Mike Dumbleton, 1991
- Leo the Lion Tamer.
Written by Gary Crew, 1999
- Horrible Harriet,
2001
Shortlisted CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2002
- Old Tom's Holiday,
2002
Shortlisted CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
2003
- Fiona the Pig, 2004
- Fiona
the Pig's Big Day, 2006
Notable Book CBCA
Picture Book of the Year, 2007
Notable Book CBCA Book of the
Year: Younger Readers, 2007
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Further References
BookedOut
has some interesting facts about Leigh and
the covers of some of his books.
The Puffin authors pages
on the Penguin site contain
brief information about Leigh Hobbs.
Writers on the
Road, a State Library of Victoria
program has brief biographical information
and a list of Leigh's works on their site.
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Award-winning
and popular author and illustrator Elizabeth Honey
lives in Melbourne. She writes and illustrates picture
books, novels and poetry for children and young
teenagers which capture
the essence and fun of childhood. Her
poetry is humorous, lively and full of action.
The Allen & Unwin
site contains information about Elizabeth Honey,
including a biography, photograph, FAQs and a list
of her books.
The Random House site also contains
interesting information about Elizabeth Honey.
Picture Books
- Not a Nibble, 1996
Winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year,
1997
- Don't Pat the Wombat,
1996
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1997
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Novels
- Honey Sandwich,
1993
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1994
- 45 & 47
Stella Street,
1995
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Younger
Readers, 1996
- What
do you think Feezal? 1998
- Fiddle-back, 1998
(sequel to 45 & 47 Stella Street)
- Remote
Man, 2000
- The
Ballad of Cauldron Bay,
2004 (sequel
to 45 & 47 Stella
Street and Fiddle-back)
- To
the Boy in Berlin, co-authored
by Heike Brandt, 2007 (4th Stella Street
title)
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Judy
Horacek's Website
Judy Horacek is a well-known
cartoonist and writer. Her cartoons often feature
in newspapers such as The Australian, The Age,
Sydney Morning Herald and Canberra Times,
usually making comment on feminist, environmental
or social justice issues. Judy has also illustrated
nonfiction books, such as Reading
Magic, written by Mem Fox.
Where
is the Green Sheep? another
collaboration with Mem Fox is Judy's first attempt
at illustrating a children's picture book. It has
won acclaim in Australia and overseas, shortlisted
for the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year 2005
Awards, listed as an ALA (American Library Association)
Notable Book and as a Horn Book 2005 Fanfare Book.
Judy's website contains
further information about Judy and her work, including
lots of samples of her cartoons. Note that the
site is aimed at adults and is suitable as a teacher
reference or for students from Early to Late Adolescence
who could use the cartoons to stimulate lively debate
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Allen
& Unwin - Author Profile of Joanne Horniman
The local countryside near
Lismore NSW, where author, Joanne Horniman lives,
is the setting for her books for children and young
adults. As well as writing, Joanne is occupied teaching
adult literacy and lecturing in children's literature.
She has also written a novel for adults.
| Picture Books |
- Furry-Back and the Lizard-Thing,
illustrated by Samone Turnbull, 1995
- Billygoat Goes
Wild, illustrated by Robert Roennfeldt,
1996
Notable Book, CBCA Picture Book of the
Year, 1997
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| Novels: Younger Readers |
- Jasmine, illustrated
by Margaret Power, 1995
- Sunflower,
1999
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| Novels: Older Readers |
- Sand Monkeys, 1992
- The Serpentine
Belt, 1994
- Loving Athena,
1997
Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 1998
- Mahalia,
2001
Honour Book, CBCA Book of the Year: Older
Readers, 2002
- A
Charm of Powerful Trouble, 2002
- Secret
Scribbled Notebooks, 2004
Shortlisted, CBCA Book of the Year:
Older Readers, 2005
- Little
Wing, 2006. Companion
novel to Mahalia
Notable Book,
CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers, 2007
- My candlelight novel, 2008
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Anthony
Horowitz's Website
As
well as books for children and young adults, popular
British author, Anthony Horowitz writes film and
television scripts, mainly in the detective genre.
His exciting Alex Rider spy stories, in the
style of James Bond, are particularly enjoyed by
boys, both avid and reluctant readers. The Diamond
Brothers books, hilarious parodies of the detective
genre are also popular with young adolescents and
the Groosham Grange appeal to a slightly
younger age group.
| Novels |
| Alex Rider Series |
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| Diamond Brothers (A Selection) |
- The Falcoln's Malteser
- Just Ask for Diamond
- Public Enemy Number Two
- South by South East
- The French Connection
- The Greek who stole Christmas, 2007
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| Other Titles (A Selection) |
- The Switch
- The Devil and His Boy
- The Blurred man
- Mindgame
- Groosham Grange Series
- Horowitz Horror
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| Television Scripts |
- Foyle's War
- Midsomer Murders
- Murder in Mind
- Agatha Christie's Poirot
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| Information Sources |
Fantastic
Fiction
Find an extensive list of Anthony's
books on this UK website |
 For
Alex Rider fans |
Kidsreads.com
The Kidsreads site contains
a feature on the Alex Rider series. |
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