Karen Lamb Knihy

The narrative explores the life and career of Thea Astley, a pioneering female author known for her impactful novels and short stories, including Drylands. Celebrated for winning the Miles Franklin Award four times, she broke barriers for women in literature. Karen Lamb utilizes extensive interviews and correspondence to delve into Astley's personal life, revealing her wit, compassion, and the challenges she faced as a woman writer. This biography offers insights into how her experiences shaped her remarkable literary contributions.

"A funny and imaginative adventure about searching for lost treasure and finding friendship along the way, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lia Visirin. Treasure isn't always where you expect to find it... River likes to go mooncatching, sweeping his net across the reflection of the night sky in the village pond. But when he accidentally wakes the ghost of Mona Brightly, River must find Mona's lost treasure before the ghost of the dastardly pirate Dashbuckle gets there first. This is classic children's storytelling at its best - with lively characters and a whole lot of heart"--Publisher's description.