How to be a fantastic sensational good enough kid is the book children, parents and teachers have been waiting for. Alice Peel, co-founder of Grow Your Mind a ground-breaking wellbeing program that helps children develop resilience takes on the life skills and emotional dilemmas 'good enough' kids face every day. Packed with great advice on how to be mentally fit and resilient and how to deal with jealousy among other emotions, How to be a fantastic sensational good enough kid also includes 'non-painful' ideas on practising gratitude, and is chock-a-block with fascinating brain facts and inspiring stories. It's the only guide you'll ever need to be a good enough kid.
'Wow! This book will be SO helpful for SO many!!! Reading it was like a warm hug. It's informative and entertaining and there are so many gold nuggets it will be such an important companion for those young people who are trying to make sense of their world, their relationships and themselves. I can't wait to recommend it to so many of the kids I work with.' Charlotte Board, School Psychologist
'The book helped me to validate my parenting and provide reassurance that all that is needed is to do one's best, acknowledge and celebrate mistakes and just try to have a jolly good time along the way. How to be a fantastic sensational good enough kid is now my go-to gift for families, teachers and my recovering perfectionist friends!' Natalie Hay, Registered Social Worker
'This is the book I wish I had when I was a kid. I'm loving to read it as an adult and I'm so grateful it is here for my children and clients. It is a life-changing book where the reader learns new skills to navigate life's ups and downs with perspective, resilience and at times joy.' Lizzy Kirby, Counsellor
'This book is a game-changer for kids! It transforms evidence-based psychological tools and contemporary neuroscience into a captivating, practical read. Packed with relatable examples, creative metaphors and fun activities, it empowers young readers (and their parents and teachers) to understand emotions, build resilience, and thrive in the face of challenges.' Dr Sarah McKay, Neuroscientist
'This is a book that should be in the hands of every primary school child. Humorous, informative, and with enriching follow-on learning tasks.' Nicole Molloy, Principal, Green Square Public School
'I wish I had How to be a fantastic sensational good enough kid as my guide when I was a kid. Growing up is hard big emotions, big decisions, big friendships, all the things to navigate. Alice strikes the right balance of fun, playfulness and essential information to help every kid learn that they are good enough and that they can get through the big stuff. I hope every kid gets a copy of this book!' Dr Addie Wootten, Smiling Mind
'A gem of a book with loads of practical strategies for young people.' Karen Young, Anxiety Consultant
'A great addition to any home, school or library.' Forest Hill College Library
'This is a wonderful resource for your 8-15yr old and is something we're using in our home to help facilitate better resilience and mental wellbeing.' lovefourreading
'If you have a child who could do with a bit of support or if you are a parent looking for some guidance and ideas, this book is a great place to start.' Emily Ross, Good Reading Magazine
]]>Discover which animal has sparkly poo, who poos hundreds of times a day and, of course, whose poos are square! With whimsical illustrations and humorous text, Wombat Poos Are Square explains the important role poo plays in our environment.
]]>Karen Erasmus has been illustrating material for children for many years. She lives on the south coast of Australia with her three dogs, five chickens, grown-up children and husband. Karen loves the diversity and quirkiness of Australian wildlife.
]]>Meet some of Australia's incredible egg-laying animals. Starting at the sea, Hatch takes us on a journey inland and underground, to the treetops high above, and back down to a waterhole, till finally we reach the sea once more.
With detailed and vibrant illustrations, Hatch provides a glimpse of these amazing egg-laying creatures, the unique habitats in which they live and how they look after their young.
]]>Welcome to The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants, where sticky leaves and slippery stems are just some of the fascinating ways some plants capture their food. Explore the unique features and adaptations of these plants and the important role they play in our environment.
]]>You may have heard the story of the man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt's story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. How did Colt escape the man? What did Colt see, feel and smell as he charged through the bush?
Beloved children's author Dianne Wolfer responds to The Man from Snowy River, creating an essential companion to the original poem. It is illustrated with exquisite collages by Erica Wagner, which convey the depth of emotion with great tenderness. They encapsulate the mood of Wolfer's text, transporting the reader into the Snowy Mountains.
Endmatter includes the full text of Paterson's poem, along with additional information on Paterson himself, brumbies and the Snowy Mountains, and bush poetry. All gathered together, this is a new Australian classic in the making.
]]>Erica Wagner is a painter and collage artist, book publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. She has worked on many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults. Erica's first book, Hope is the Thing (2023), written by Johanna Bell, won the 2024 CBCA New Illustrator Award as well as the Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children's Literature for Picture Fiction. Erica loves spending time in nature and continues to develop her art practice alongside her publishing and mentoring work.
]]>Margeaux Davis is a children's book illustrator as well as a soft toy and sewing pattern designer. She has a background in environmental education, working as a National Parks Ranger. She spends her days drawing, painting and sewing from a tiny cabin studio in her garden, surrounded by macadamia nut farms and cow paddocks, on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia. You can contact Margeaux on her website: www.willowynn.com/illustration or follow her on Instagram @margeauxdavis.illustration
]]>High in the mountains through the sleepy clouds. Deep in the forest past the chiming birds. Will we see the lyrebird? I don't know. Tip-toe, tip-toe.
The beauty of the Australian rainforest and the magic of family-time come together in this lyrical and delightful story of intergenerational connection, habitat and adventure.
]]>Max Hamilton is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer and most enthusiastically a maker of children's books. She enjoys noticing the little details in things, loves to get lost in the world of illustration and stories, and through her art aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our Australian fauna. Max lives in Sydney with her partner, two daughters, a couple of guinea pigs named Dumpling and Noodles and a very cuddly dog.
]]>Birds become pterodactyls, ripples in the water become crocodiles...they soon realise that the best adventures only happen on the long way home!
]]>Brian Fitzgerald is an Irish illustrator who studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and won the Bologna Fair International Silent Book Competition in 2014.
]]>'Mrs Lee lives next door, all alone. She hates our tree'...but does Mrs Lee realise how we are connected to each other, the trees, the animals and the whole of the natural world?
Beauty is a story that celebrates the importance of trees, community and the relationships that nurture us all. Cleverly blending fiction and non fiction Beauty explores the role the Beauty Leaf Tree plays in the wider community of animals, insects and plants.
]]>What would it be like if we were the only ones left?
]]>Expressive animal antics animate this hilarious tale.
]]>Based in the United Kingdom, Sally Anderson is a freelance illustrator specialising in children's book illustration. Her artwork blends traditional mediums like ink, print, and watercolour with digital techniques, and she embodies a passion for drawing from observation. Sally creates charming characters that include diversity and humour, ranging from children's characters to animals in a fun and lively style.
]]>Mum's late. And she's NEVER late. She must be somewhere very far away. Maybe she's in Egypt, says Jack. How about Antarctica? suggests Evie. Or what about... on the moon? Hopefully, she'll be here soon...
A delightful story in which two siblings turn a mountain into a molehill or a maybe-missing mum into a moon trip. The ultra-expressive characters and art style create an immersive, exciting adventure without even leaving the schoolyard.
]]>Claire Westwood currently lives in Sussex, England. Using mixed media, Claire creates emotional expressions of spontaneous inspiration, with dreamlike, imagined scenes. Using colour as a main feature, her work is said to be ethereal with a story to be told. Claire studied Art at university and has a postgraduate degree in illustration. Her experience ranges from fine art, book, and magazine illustration to logos, web design, and advertising.
]]>Can Jessie work his way to the top despite his feline flaws?
Expressive animal characters carry this story of triumphing through unfair adversity.
]]>Lisa Griffin spends her days making art from a cozy studio in New Hampshire, USA. Her illustrations have been commissioned for greeting cards, magazines, and children's books. She believes in keeping the pencil moving, in the hopes of adding more happiness to the world, one illustration at a time. When not in the studio, Lisa enjoys yoga, photography, gardening, and being outside in the sunshine (preferably near a palm tree).
]]>Nicolas Gouny lives among the cows and trees of a small village in the French countryside. With twenty years of experience in writing and illustrating, Nicolas originally studied literature and economics, working in the publishing industry before becoming an illustrator. His graphic palette creates a colourful and imaginary universe, capturing the subtle poetry of small things.
]]>Laura Cortinovis is from Bergamo, Italy. She creates worlds and characters with a watercolour technique that represents the easiest way for her to make dreams visible. After taking several courses at the International School of Illustration of Sarmede, Laura has worked as a writer and illustrator, publishing several books. She currently works as a freelancer for Italian publishing houses and brands.
]]>Albertina Neri is from a small town near Milan, Italy. A freelance illustrator and graphic designer, Albertina also holds creative workshops for children in schools and loves everything about childhood and imagination. As a child, Albertina understood the importance of literature, and she believes that books are treasures made to help children.
]]>Features kid-friendly information on the highly popular movement towards zero-waste living, as well as information on the climate crisis and solutions.
Robin Greenfield loves this planet, and he's willing to go to extremes to show kids how our way of life is causing it harm. He's walked around New York City dressed in his own garbage, cycled across the U.S. on a bamboo bike (three times), and survived one year on food he foraged or grew himself. For Robin, it's all worth it: he brings attention to important topics like food and water waste; our dependency on fossil fuels; our piles of stuff (and the energy required to produce it); and our disconnection from community and the wider world.
In this uplifting book, Robin uses his own experiences backed by solid information and a ton of great ideas to show kids that no one is too young to make a difference, and no action is too small to make a start.
Robin will donate 100 percent of his proceeds from this book directly to environmental nonprofits.
]]>Antonia Banyard's books for kids include the award-winning Water Wow!: An Infographic Exploration (co-authored with Paula Ayer). Originally from South Africa and Zambia, she now lives in British Columbia.
]]>Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets takes young readers on an exciting journey through the intriguing world of dental health. This engaging non-fiction children's book explores everything from the origins of teeth to their internal structure. Children will discover the reasons behind toothaches, the uniqueness of growing only two sets of teeth, and the importance of early dental care. The narrative unfolds with a touch of whimsy, inviting readers to envision themselves with the teeth of a bat, adding a playful element to the educational adventure. Set against a backdrop of captivating illustrations and modern layout, the book's content is both visually stimulating and informative.
With durable, card stock paper pages, this family-friendly guide to dental well-being withstands the curious hands of young readers. Supervised by a dentist, the content ensures accuracy and reliability in delivering valuable information about dental health. Visual step-by-step guidance empowers children with age-appropriate instructions, making dental care essentials accessible. Catering to both kids and parents, the book provides insights and tips for maintaining a healthy smile. Ideal for families seeking a reliable resource for dental care, this book is a valuable addition to every child's library a reason to smile for both parents and young readers alike.
]]>Marie Urbankovastudied Scenography at the ikov Secondary School of Art and Design before graduating in Animated Film from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. She has a number of children's books to her name and is a regular contributor to a Czech children's magazine. In addition to illustrations and books, she enjoys animated films and all that goes along with them. She is from the Czech Republic.
]]>In Hide and Seek in Nature: Guess What It Isyoung explorers embark on a nature-filled adventure, discovering the art of disguise in the natural world. Animals and plants, masters of hide-and-seek, challenge kids to uncover their well-camouflaged forms through an engaging guessing game. With immersive fold-out pages and cutouts, this interactive novelty format sparks curiosity, enhancing observational skills and fostering a connection with the wonders of nature.
This captivating book not only introduces children to the playful side of nature but also offers a portable and durable design, encouraging on-the-go exploration. The interactive experience transforms nature discovery into an exciting game, unveiling the mysteries of perfectly hidden creatures. Hide and Seek in Nature is the ideal choice for young readers aged 3-6, promising delightful surprises and providing a unique opportunity for them to connect with the natural world while enhancing their observational and deduction skills.
]]>Serafima Kosikava is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She is originally from Belarus, but for the past few years she's been living in Czechia. In 2019 she received a bachelor's degree from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen, Czechia. She began her journey in illustration through graphic design, and now she does what she loves the most she designs and draws books for children.
]]>Peter can be contacted on Facebook: Peter Carnavas Author/Illustrator.
]]>Edward is sad after he finds the last tree in the city is no longer standing. After some reflection, he finds a way to make things better. A poignant tale about the environment and the way children relate to its beauty.
]]>Oliver tries everything to get George's attention.
What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?
]]>Peter can be contacted on Facebook: Peter Carnavas Author/Illustrator.
]]>Watch closely as Jessica reveals the contents of her BOX.
Could this be the answer to her dreams of friendship?
]]>Amanda Francey studied at Queensland College of Art and worked for many years in graphic design and art direction before returning to her childhood dream of illustrating children's books. Her more recent picture books, Take Ted Instead, written by Cassandra Webb, and That Christmas Feeling, written by Lili Wilkinson, were listed as Notable Books by the Children's Book Council of Australia, 2017 and 2018 respectively. Amanda can be contacted via her website: www.amandafrancey.com
]]>Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. He has created many picture books, including The Children Who Loved Books, Last Tree in the City and Blue Whale Blues, as well as several novels, The Elephant and My Brother Ben. Peter's books have been published widely across the world and have won many awards, including a Queensland Literary Award and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Peter also works as a teacher librarian, and he lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat. Peter can be contacted on Facebook: Peter Carnavas.
]]>Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get 'carried away'.
]]>Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. He has created many picture books, including The Children Who Loved Books, Last Tree in the City and Blue Whale Blues, as well as several novels, The Elephant and My Brother Ben. Peter's books have been published widely across the world and have won many awards, including a Queensland Literary Award and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Peter also works as a teacher librarian, and he lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat. Peter can be contacted on Facebook: Peter Carnavas Author/Illustrator.
]]>Cased board book with innovative raised and recessed pieces.
Fun rhyming text and thick whiteboard pages.
]]>Mirjam Siim was born and raised in Tallinn, Estonia. Since earning a degree from Tartu Art College, Estonia, Mirjam has worked as a freelance illustrator and artist. Working on a range of different projects, Mirjam has exhibited work throughout Europe and the US. She enjoys working in watercolour and is often inspired by moments from her own life conversations had, books read, or memories shared. Mirjam currently lives in Porto, Portugal.
]]>Bold, whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko along with concise, engaging bios celebrate a diverse group of artists from the past 200 years. Iconic Artists features historical giants of the art world like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse alongside 20th-century artists such as Sister Corita Kent and Andy Warhol. Showcasing a wide range of artistic talents and exhibiting a wide number of genders, races, and nationalities, Iconic Artists celebrates 50 artists who have influenced the art world and collectively broadened its scope.
Featured artists include: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Suzanne Valadon, Henri Matisse, Alice Bailly, Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Tarsila do Amaral, Tsuguharu Foujita, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Marcel Duchamp, Georgia O'Keeffe, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Lyubov Popova, Egon Schiele, Archibald Motley, Fortunato Depero, Henry Darger, Pauline Simon, Tamara de Lempicka, Alexander Calder, Rene Magritte, Louise Nevelson, William Henry Johnson, Wifredo Lam, Joseph Cornell, Salvador Dal, Los Mailou Jones, Lee Godie, Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock, Remedios Varo, Gertrude Abercrombie, Corita Kent, Ruth Asawa, Andy Warhol, Marisol Escobar, Baya Mahieddine, Nam June Paik, Ed Paschke, ORLAN, Mr. Imagination, David McDermott & Peter McGough, Keith Haring, Nick Cave, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mickalene Thomas, Bisa Butler, and Salman Toor.
]]>Lindy Sinclair has worked in design, music, politics, printing, and publishing, but reading has always been her first love. She is also the author ofScience People, the second book in Trope's People Series with David Lee Csicsko. She grew up in northeast Ohio but now lives, reads, and knits in Chicago.
]]>Mirjam Siim was born and raised in Tallinn, Estonia. Since earning a degree from Tartu Art College, Estonia, Mirjam has worked as a freelance illustrator and artist. Working on a range of different projects, Mirjam has exhibited work throughout Europe and the US. She enjoys working in watercolour and is often inspired by moments from her own life conversations had, books read, or memories shared. Mirjam currently lives in Porto, Portugal.
]]>Shirley Ng-Benitezis the children's book illustrator of over 35 books, including Want to Play?, a 2016 Junior Library Guild Selection, andEmily Lost Someone She Loved, a 2015 Gold Illumination Award and Bronze Moonbeam Award Winner.Shirley is also part of SCBWI, Picture Book Artists Association, Pacific Scribes, and Friends of Calligraphy.She resides in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. She invites you to visit her online atshirleyngbenitez.com.
]]>You weren't her friend. Friends have their friends' backs.
No one wants you.
We know what you did.
When Summer's best friend Cee dies from cardiac arrest after both girls have taken pills, the accusations on social media begin. Everyone believes Summer is to blame but she isn't...and she wants to clear her name. As the bullying intensifies, Summer grows closer to revealing the secret both families are harbouring. Who killed Cee?
]]>Denise Brown is a writer, housekeeper, proofreader, and single parent of five children. Her latest novel with Hashtag Press, It All Started With A Lie, became an instant hit following a successful debut at YALC 2023. Denise has had short stories published in various online magazines and anthologies and was also longlisted for the 2019 Mslexia Children's Novel Competition. In 2019 she was longlisted for the Bath Novel Award. Born in East London, Denise has now settled in Scotland where she feels certain she must have lived in a previous life. She loves dogs.
]]>A dazzling collection of poems from an emerging poet, illustrated by Chris Riddell
Scottish poet Simon Lamb delivers a debut collection for children of fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, with subjects ranging from family, identity and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself. Drawing on his experiences as a teacher, Lamb offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help young readers navigate their lives. Always present is a three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction with the reader, and a sure-footed playfulness with words and how they are presented on the page.
]]>Chris Riddell, a former Children's Laureate, is creator of an extraordinary range of books and winner of many awards including three Greenaway medals. He lives in Brighton.
]]>Join our Poetry Street party and get creative!
Do you like stringing words together to see what they look like and what they sound like?
Do you have rhythms dancing in your head as you drift through the day?
Do you rhyme all the time while your feet tap a beat?
If you answered YES to all or most of these questions then you're pretty much hooked on words.
Now together let's take a walk down Poetry Street!
]]>Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. He is a print-maker and award-winning illustrator.
]]>Jim and his guardians hire a boat to sail to the island, unaware that crew they have hired includes many members of Flint's pirate band, among them former quartermasterLong John Silver,and that they hope to claim the treasure for their own. Theensuing action-packed adventure establishedthe classicpirate story as itwas written for more than a centuryafterward, and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.
]]>Still only a 14-year-old teenager and already a certified SCUBA diver, her passion for maritime archaeology in particular, was sparked by a lecture she attended in Busselton where her family had finally settled. A maritime archaeologist from the Museum of Western Australia in Perth told the gathering the story of the shipwreck of a cargo ship Georgette, that occurred in 1876, south of Busselton. At great risk to themselves, two courageous young people who lived in the area, Indigenous man Sam Isaacs and 16-year-old Grace Bussell, rode their horses into the boiling surf to rescue survivors.
Dr Maddy McAllister is now the Senior Curator of Maritime Archaeology at Queensland Museum Network and is based in the Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville. Her PhD research was on the notorious Batavia shipwreck of 1629 in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands of Western Australia.
]]>Johnston's research group at UNSW investigates the ecology of human impacts in marine systems, combining the diverse disciplines of ecology, microbiology and ecotoxicology to expand fundamental understanding and provide recommendations for management. Her research is conducted in such diverse field environments as Sydney Harbour, Antarctica, the Great Barrier Reef and temperate Australian estuaries.
She is a regular media commentator and, as co-presenter of the Foxtel/BBC television series Coast Australia, which has helped take Australian marine science to an international audience. She also launched a Sydney Harbour cruise called Underwater Secrets' Sydney Harbour Revealed, which focuses on scientific research into the waterway.
]]>In 2018 Michelle became Australian of the Year and is an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow. She is passionate about encouraging girls to pursue a career in science and technology: 'Seeing women in leadership roles and competing internationally ... gives them the sense that anything is possible'.
]]>Soar beside Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned politician Tammy Duckworth, hot air balloonist Edgora McEwan, or medevac pilot Dede Murawsky. Higher up, meet commercial and military aviators such as the Coast Guard's Ronaqua Russell, the first African American female to receive the prestigious Air Medal for her rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey.
Next, ride along with Tammie Jo Shults, whose story includes a harrowing catastrophic engine failure while in command of 148 people aboard Southwest's Flight 1380. Others share their experiences in military high-performance jets, the Stratotanker, or while flying for the Blue Angels.
Reaching past the bounds of Earth are astronauts who have launched in the cramped Russian rocket, the Soyuz, orbited Earth while conducting critical science experiments, or lived aboard the International Space Station.
In all cases, the women in this book faced obstacles. Throughout their rise to incredible accomplishment, these courageous go-getters persevered and endured, insisting on success. Ultimately, each succeeded on her path to flight.
These diverse high-flyers are dreamers and doers who believed, despite the odds, that soaring is possible.
]]>Like A Gannet is a story about aiming for the stars, or in this case the highest diving board. A fresh take on a first experience story, it depicts the joy of swimming and the universal excitement and apprehension of that first time on the diving board.
This story is inspired by memories of being a child who wasn't very sporty but who felt capable and graceful in the water. Just like a gannet, whose short legs and webbed feet make them slow, clumsy waddlers on land, but who transform into Queens of the Sea when they dive.
Cheer Francie on as she faces the challenge her own way in this joyous celebration of summer days at the pool, cousins and one little fledgling who wants to be a gannet.
]]>Deb Hudson is an Australian illustrator of children's picture books, and creator of other artistic works including pattern design, stationery and giftware. She loves colour and finds joy in creating illustrations that celebrate life, love, growth and wonder. Highlighting all the beauty around, even the tiny unnoticed details. Her work has been described as whimsical, carrying you off to fantastic places and worlds.
]]>On Friday evenings they go running at East Point Reserve to escape. Escape the ripples of grief that still chase them three years after her mum's death; escape Emma's autism diagnosis; escape her dad's work as an emergency room doctor.
At school, Emma has won a spot on the beach volleyball Sports Institute program. The spot that her best friend Summer desperately wanted. And Summer's family are moving to the other side of town. Their friendship has kept Emma going since her mum's death but now things are changing between them and change isn't something Emma can outrun.
Set in tropical Darwin, White Noise is an achingly true portrayal of girlhood, grief, and autism from the authentic and gripping voice of debut author Raelke Grimmer.
]]>Birdy's Tale of a Story is a book that encourages children to write, conceptualise or illustrate a story. The book's aim, with some assistance from our heroine 'Birdy' and her faithful Cavoodle 'George', is to help organise a child's thoughts and ideas when structuring a narrative. This book focuses on the basic elements that comprise a good story: setting, characters, problem, climax, and resolution.
]]>Sixteen-year-old Grace lives under a bridge in Melbourne's CBD. It's cold and wet, but hidden. Safe, at least, until she can go home.
When winter drives her to the City Library one morning, Grace meets Louie, a weird kid with his own problems, and discovers a community piano. The piano reminds Grace of her mum, a celebrated pianist whose mental illness makes life a rollercoaster - and not always a fun one.
When Grace comes up with a plan to find the help she and Mum need, life begins to look up. But things don't work out as Grace imagines and suddenly her world's turned upside down again, and maybe for good this time.
A Way Home is a big-hearted novel that explores the complexities of growing up with a parent who is struggling, and about the places and people we call home.
'A page-turning, gritty story full of hope and compassion. The writing is assured and gripping, and Grace is a memorable and compelling character, beautifully realised. A Way Home is a riveting story of resilience and hope against the odds, both insightful and heartbreakingly real.' - Mark Smith, award-winning author of the Winter Trilogy
'A gritty and moving novel about a vulnerable young woman's capacity to endure, and to find courage, despite the shocking dysfunction in the lives of those she depends on.' - Ingrid Laguna, award-winning writer of Kit and Arlo
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