New book for Kesta Fleming

Congratulations to Kesta Fleming on the publication of

Marlow Brown: Magician in the Making

a junior fiction title for 8+ illustrated by Marjorie Gardner and published by Celapene Press.

Marlow dreams of becoming a top-class magician. In her chaotic attempts to master the art of illusion she is joined by family, friends and teachers, certain of whom have no idea they have become part of the act. Magic mastered! This is the second Marlow Brown book and follows 'Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making'. Marlow is a strong female character exploring careers with female under-representation. (How many female magicians can you name?)

'Marlow Brown: Magician in the Making' will be launched at the Melbourne Magic Festival in July. See www.kestafleming.com for further details if you would like to be part of the magic.

Book #2 in the Nerd Herd series

Congratulations to Nathan Luff on the upcoming publication of

The Herd Herd #2: Raging Wool

a junior fiction book for 7+ illustrated by Chris Kennett and published by Scholastic Australia.

Individually they’re meek, mild and soft. But together, with their combined talents, they’re a herd. The Nerd Herd!
Can Barny and his gang get the bull back in his pen and earn the respect of the petting-zoo farm?

New book for Ellie Royce

Congratulations to Ellie Royce on the publication of

Frizzle and Me

a hardback fiction picture book for 5+ illustrated by Andrew McLean and published by Ford Street Publishing.

Who’s in your family?

Frizzle and Me is the gently humorous story of a growing rainbow family. It’s a big deal when your family changes, but with plenty of love to go around, even the biggest changes can be wonderful!