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Sandy Fussell (born in 1960) is an Australian author best known for her works in children’s literature. Her second novel, Polar Boy, was selected as the National Reading Day book for primary school students in 2009.
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| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Camden, NSW, Australia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
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Biography edit
Fussell began writing when one of her children had stopped reading, which initially took the form of a mother-son writing project. This was eventually abandoned as she was told to "go write your own book".[1]
Fussell works as a computer programmer and is passionate about using technology to encourage children to read and write. Her website, Samurai Kids, has been archived by the National Library of Australia's PANDORA Project, which provides long-term access to Australian online publications.
Published works edit
Samurai Kids series edit
- White Crane (2008) (ISBN 9781921150388)
- Owl Ninja (2008) (ISBN 9780763657727)
- Shaolin Tiger (2009) (ISBN 9781455845477)
- Monkey Fist (2009) (ISBN 9781451749656)
- Fire Lizard (2010) (ISBN 9781921529467)
- Golden Bat (2011) (ISBN 9781921529474)
- Red Fox (2012) (ISBN 9781922077509)
- Black Tengu (2013) (ISBN 9781922077622)
Others edit
- Ratbags (2008) (ISBN 9781842851531)
- Polar Boy (2008) (ISBN 9781921150388)
- Jaguar Warrior (2010) (ISBN 9781921529290)
- Sad the Dog (2015) (ISBN 9781925381511)
Awards edit
- 2009 Short-Listed CBCA Children's Book of the Year, Polar Boy
- 2009 Honour Book CBCA Junior Judges Project, Polar Boy
- 2009 Short-Listed Sakura Medal Chapter Book (Japan), Samurai Kids Book 1 - White Crane
- 2009 Panda Book Award Middle Readers (China), Polar Boy
- 2010 CBCA Notable, Samurai Kids Book 3 - Shaolin Tiger
- 2010 Shortlist Speech Pathology Book of the Year, Samurai Kids Book 3 - Shaolin Tiger
References edit
- ^ Blandford, Megan. "Author Interview: Sandy Fussell". Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- Illawarra Mercury, The Weekender, Feature Article, 12 April 2008
- CBCA Publications Short List Information 2009.
- CBCA Publications Notable Australian Children's Books 2010.
External links edit
- Sandy Fussell Official website
- Samurai Kids Series Official website
- Publishers website (Walker Books Australia)
- CBCA Awards website
- Publishers website Candlewick Press
- National Library of Australia Pandora Project