BLACKTHORN’S BETRAYAL

Sequel to Blackthorn

'Blackthorn’s greatest desire - to become a Trahern warrior – is dangling within her reach. Blackthorn must embark on a treacherous mission, travelling deep into enemy territory, to infiltrate the Doane camp. But the stakes are higher than she could ever imagine. As the mission takes a sinister twist, her instincts are put to the ultimate test.'

Walker Books – Australia & NZ – August 2009

BLACKTHORN

'Following the death of her father, a great Trahern warrior, Alyana is determined to stay true to her heart and follow in his footsteps. She flees the confines of her uncle’s family to make a life for herself in her beloved forest. There, she becomes Blackthorn, the warrior. But life in the forest is tough – it’s a struggle just to survive.'

Walker Books – Australia & NZ – August 2009.

Castlecliff

Going on his mum’s honeymoon isn’t Jamie’s idea of the perfect holiday. He would prefer to spend the summer training for the school swimming team. But when he arrives at the mysterious Castlecliff – an ancient house perched high above the sea – he is quickly drawn into its secrets. All is not what it seems at the house – will Jamie uncover the truth before he leaves?

Walker Books – United Kingdom – 2008

Blackthorn

Following the death of her father, a great Trahern warrior, Alyana is determined to stay true to her heart and follow in his footsteps. She flees the confines of her Uncle’s family to make a life for herself in her beloved forest. There, she becomes Blackthorn, the warrior. But life in the forest is tough – it’s a struggle just to survive.

Walker Books – Australia & New Zealand  
2008.

Castlecliff and the Fossil Princess

Going on your mum’s honeymoon trip, to your new step-dad’s grandmother’s house, isn’t Jamie’s idea of a perfect holiday.
    
But the mysterious Castlecliff, perched high above the sea, holds many secrets.

Secrets about Lani with her oversized caps and passion for fossils.
Secrets about Grancliff and her brother William.
Secrets about the past and of the future.

Will Jamie uncover the truth about them all?

Walker Books, Australia, 2007

CAN'T CATCH ME

When Alice loses her best friend Hannah, her world seems to stop until she goes to stay with her Great Auntie Fran, the wonderful kite-maker.  There she meets Jessie, a shy and lonely horse, and slowly she begins to piece her life together again.  But can Alice ever really let Hannah go?

Scholastic, 2005

Call of the Cruins

When Emeline finds an injured baby seal, she must try to save it, even though she knows it could mean trouble for her. Her father and brother hunt seals for a living and Emeline knows they would not approve.

Finalist NZ Post Children’s Book Awards

A Notable Book 2000

Scholastic, 2000 ..

Jellylegs

Jillian Bailey (nickname Jellybaby) has never really been the sporty type. So when a school marathon is announced, she dreads it with a passion. But in a gallant attempt to prove to herself that she can do it, she starts training with her new neighbour, Wulfstan (Wolf). Her flamboyant Aunt Rilla and her best friend Zena think she's mad but Jellybaby's on a personal mission to achieve what she thought was impossible.

A Notable Book 2001

Scholastic, 2000

Trailblazers

When Matt's school holds a walk-a-thon to raise money, Matt finds out what kind of friend Joel really is. Joel says he hates walking. But they will both have to do some serious trailblazing if their class is going to win the Black Arrow computer and, more important, beat Room Three.

Shortland Publications Ltd, 1999..

Cottle Street

When Sam's teacher, Mrs Beam, first announces the environmentally friendly street competition, Sam thinks it is a terrible idea. Run-down Cottle Street doesn't stand a chance. Can Cottle Street be saved? Can Bad Larry T be recycled from bad to good? Andrea believes that if anybody can do it, it's Sam.

The Memory Tree

Jinny can't let Mr Thornton cut down Old Wally. Old Wally is her tree.

From the moment she saw the walnut tree Jinny knew it was special. Old Wally is older than the houses, older than old Lily Stringer, and a friend to Jinny - especially when she's missing her mother.

She knows exactly what she has to do to keep Mr Thornton and his chainsaw away..