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“★ This poignant tale exquisitely chronicles the journey from hopelessness to learning to live again.”
This daring work is unlike any YA I've read before...as a teacher it resonated in a terrifying and beautiful way.
Ms Katherine Barton
★ Original, wise, and essential. . . . This love story is an ode to words and life.
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★News★
TAKE THREE GIRLS wins CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers
Fiona Wood, Simmone Howell and I are thrilled that Take Three Girls has won the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers.
Huge thanks to Pan Macmillan, the CBCA and the judges. Congratulations to everyone on the shortlists.
Take Three Girls shortlisted for Gold Inky
Thank you – we're honoured. You can vote for your favourite book here.
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Mentorships for Writers
We help writers untangle plots, strengthen characters and get stories on the page. It’s what we’re good at. It’s what we love to do.
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The Letter Library
Dear Stranger,
If you’re reading this, then most likely you've read my book, Words in Deep Blue. Hello.
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Join two-time PM's-Literary-Award-winner Cath Crowley and The Rosie Project editor Alison Arnold for a masterclass on Character.
VCE Study Notes - Rear Window
Buy detailed and original REAR WINDOW STUDY NOTES written by academic and film commentator, Dr Michael Kitson. Get the edge for your exams in these notes that explore character, story and theme in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.