New MG for Neridah McMullin

Congratulations to author Neridah McMullin on the upcoming publication of

Keeper of the Octopus

a paperback fiction book for readers ages 8+ published by Walker Books Australia

October 1st 2025

Nine-year-old Pippy Cockelbiddy is the descendent of a long line of Keepers – the Keeper of the Octopus, responsible for the giant octopus who protects the fisherfolk of the village.

Click HERE to purchase this rollicking, seafaring adventure story, that is an engaging, heartfelt and imaginative - magical realism from the award-winning author of Evie and Rhino.

BOOK LAUNCH - Thursday 2nd October 2025, 5pm @ Blarney Books, 37 James Street, Port Fairy.

New PB for Neridah McMullin and Andrew McLean

Congratulations to author Neridah McMullin and illustrator Andrew McLean for

Tearaway Coach

a hardback non fiction picture book for ages 4+ published by Walker Books Australia

02 April 2024

When Fenton catches the coach to Geelong, he has no idea of the adventure ahead. A breathless story of bushrangers, danger, daring and escape as Fen finds himself holding the reins of the tearaway coach.

This story is set in gold rush Victoria about the famous Cobb & Co coach driver Edward Devine, known as 'Cabbage Tree Ned'.

Book Launch - TBC- Author Socials for details

What an adventure!

Award for Neridah McMullin

Congratulations to author Neridah McMullin and illustrator Astrid Hicks on being awarded

CBCA Book of the Year 2023 HONOUR BOOK
Winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award for 9+

for the book,

Evie and Rhino

a junior fiction for ages 9+ published by Walker Books Australia 2022