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Alan Horsfield's new junior novel

November 16, 2019

Congrats to Alan Horsfield on the publication of

Pirates of Tahiti

Cover illustration by Nancy Bevington

Published by EJH Talent Promotion, in paperback

For ages 9 - 12.

Before boarding the Sea Breeze for a leisurely Tahitian cruise, Hawkins is suddenly transported into an era when pirates plundered the west coast towns of South America and took refuge in Tahiti. Is Hawkins trapped in a strange time warp?

This story was inspired by a real event.

Sounds thrilling - congrats again Alan!

In New Books Tags Alan Horsfield
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Julia Wakefield's illustrations honoured

November 16, 2019

Congrats to Julia Wakefield on being awarded

2nd Prize, New England Writers’ Centre Illustration Prize 2019

Australian illustrators were invited to create a colour illustration for a children’s picture book, on the theme of ‘A Cosy Day In’. Judge’s comment: “I was perhaps more excited by what I saw here than by any other entry.'“

The distinguished panel of judges consisted of Anouska Jones from Exisle Publishing, author Natalie Jane Prior and illustrator David Allan.

Great stuff - congrats again Julia!

In Awards Tags Julia Wakefield
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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!

In New Books Tags Brenda Gurr, Helene Magisson
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