Jackie French

Jackie French

  • 5 stars across 87 books
Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator and was the Australian Children's Laureate for 2014-2015 and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors, and writes across all genres - from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction. 'Share a Story' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com.au facebook.com/authorjackiefrench
3rd January 2006

Diary of a Wombat

A wombat's work is never done... Take a trip with a wombat, and discover the ins and outs of her day in ... MoreDiary of a Wombat

(6 reviews) Review
27th May 2010

Diary of a Baby Wombat

A baby wombat's work is never done... The star of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat is back... MoreDiary of a Baby Wombat

(1 review) Review
1st June 1996

Summerland

Iddy cannot remember her name, or where she comes from, or anything about her people. But she finds understanding and fr... MoreSummerland

(1 review) Review
2nd December 2002

Dark Wind Blowing

A boy is pushed too far by his peers, resulting in dramatic and life-threatening consequences as he threatens to release... MoreDark Wind Blowing

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26th May 2004

My Dad the Dragon

HORACE'S DAD HAS SILVER WINGS AND A GREEN AND ORANGE tAIL. His mum hasn't been able to cast a spell right yet, and his s... MoreMy Dad the Dragon

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22nd January 2008

A Day to Remember

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7th September 2009

My Story: Slave Girl

Clotee is a slave in a Virginia plantation. To her, freedom is the greatest word in the world. In the slave quarters, pe... MoreMy Story: Slave Girl

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31st March 2009

All of Us

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10th August 2008

Mind's Eye

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18th December 2018

Oracle

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