Books
When Letty’s big sister sails to Australia in 1841, Letty isn’t meant to be on board. But she wants to be helpful and then there’s a mix-up. How will Letty build a new life in a far-off land? Four stories about a settler girl, bound together in a beautiful hardback book. Great for gifts.
How did a 12 year old boy become a king, and then China’s First Emperor? With the help of a brutal army and a bag of wicked tricks. Read the true tale of the clay warriors and the fight for Ancient China. Illustrated by the funny and fantastic Derry Denton. *CBCA Shortlisted*
When a teenage girl marries the Emperor of China, can she wrap her fabulous fingernails around the throne and take control? Explore the epic story of Empress Cixi, and the last dangerous days of her dynasty. Illustrated by Terry Denton.
The Upside-Down History of Downunder
The story of Australia starts with a piece of land that went for a swim. For a long time this wild and wonderful land was a mystery to the rest of the world. Until England decided it would make the best jail ever… Take a different look at Downunder. Illustrated by Terry Denton. *Winner NSW Premier’s History Award*
Two boys team up to win an archery contest. But on the other side of the Great Wall, China’s enemies are coming closer. In the Year of the Tiger, trouble stalks…
An adventure story set in Ancient China, for readers aged 8-12.
The Battle of the Jade Horse
Currently OUT OF PRINT. Alison is working on fixing this. You can contact her here.
Do you dare…
Hide a bushranger?
Steal to protect a friend?
An action-packed adventure in Australian history, set in the convict era of colonial Australia, for readers aged 8-12
A girl like me in a time gone by…
It’s 1841. Letty is in England saying goodbye to her older sister. But there’s a mixup on the ship, and Letty finds herself on the trip to Australia too. Meet Letty and join her adventurous voyage. The first of four stories about an emigrant girl and her life in colonial Australia.
*YABBA shortlisted*