THE COPPERHEAD is awesome

This review for THE COPPERHEAD was handed to me yesterday. Thank Ellena I'm so pleased you like my book! Watch out for THE BUSHFIRE BRUMBY, also featuring Rachel, coming out early in 2008.

"I think that THE COPPERHEAD story is an awesome book for children. It's about a girl named Rachel who always gets into trouble when she is actually trying to help out. When her brother is in danger can Rachel help him?"

Ellena, aged 10 years

WHEELS shortlisted for SAKURA AWARD, JAPAN

My novel for teenagers, WHEELS, has been shortlisted for the SUKURA AWARDS in Japan. This award has been created by librarians of international schools in Japan and will be decided next year. To look at the short list of middle school novels check out the link below. I was honoured to be selected and you'll find WHEELS is in excellent company.


> http://www.issh.ac.jp/download/Sakura%20Medal%202008%20-%20MS%20Books.

On another note my new book with AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE is ready to be printed soon. I received the proofs this week and was delighted with Tom Kurema's depiction once again of characters Rachel and Tim. The brumby he created was also lovely. It is an exciting story that reflects last years summer of drought, bushfire and storms and tries to capture the hardship experienced by farmers as well the animals, domestic and native, who share farm life.

You can find out more about the wonderful AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE series at Blake Educations website.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Delwyne