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New picture book for Brenda Gurr and Helene Magisson

November 16, 2019

Congrats toSCBWI members Brenda Gurr and Helene Magissonon the publication of

Miss Eliza Flowerdew Can Nearly Touch The Ceiling

Published by Red Paper Kite, in hardback

For ages 5 - 8.

Lucy’s mum is taller than her. Her grandad is even taller. So Lucy longs to take a peek at the very elderly Miss Eliza Flowerdew - maybe she might nearly be able to touch the ceiling …

An age old preoccupation - congrats again Helene and Brenda!

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Nean McKenzie's debut novel

October 25, 2019

Congrats to Nean McKenzie on the publication of her first (junior fiction) novel

Cryptosight

Published by MidnightSun Publishing, in paperback

For ages 8 - 12.

Rafferty Kaminsky is a believer in facts, but then his cryptozoologist father disappears. Raff and his sister Zara follow a trail of creatures not proven to exist across country South Australia and Victoria, to find him before it’s too late.

Sounds thrilling - congrats again Nean!

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Katrina Fisher's new picture book

October 22, 2019

Congrats to Katrina Fisher on her wonderful illustrations for

The Perfect Puppy

Written by Alyce Hall

Published by Little Steps Publishing, in paperback

For ages 3 - 6.

Logan is excitedly waiting to be adopted by the perfect family, but his floppy ears make him a bit different to his brothers and sisters. Will this little quirk keep others from seeing him as the perfect puppy?

An easy to read, beautifully hand illustrated and heart warming story about looking different and finding your family. Puppy Logan’s persistent yet humorous attempts to act like the other animals on the farm will fill children with laughter, love and hope.

Enchanting illustrations to match the content. Congrats again Katrina!

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