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Dave Luckett Dave Luckett i(A32072 works by)
Born: Established: 1951 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
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Dave Luckett has lived in Perth since 1964. He was educated at Scotch College and the University of Western Australia where he received an Arts degree in History. A former teacher and public servant, he is the winner of several Australian national science fiction convention competitions for short stories. Luckett has also written Cricket Australia : The Kids' Ultimate Fan's Handbook(2004).

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y separately published work icon Avenging Angel 2008 (Manuscript version)x402025 Z1526335 2008 single work novel young adult historical fiction 'Set in 1450 Europe, Avenging Angel tells the story of Gerant Basseterre, a teenager who has inherited his mother's special Gift. With the Church gripped by the fear of witches, he is sent away for his own safety. When his mother is burned at the stake, Gerant devotes his life to learning his powers and seeking revenge.' (Text Publishing)
2008 shortlisted Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing
y separately published work icon Rhianna and the Dogs of Iron Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2002 Z984258 2002 single work children's fiction children's adventure fantasy When her blacksmith father takes as his apprentice Eriseth, a gifted Eldra girl, Rhianna feels that no one cares about her any more. The sequel to Rhianna and the Wild Magic. (Source: Trove)
2002 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction — Children's Division — Best Long Fiction
y separately published work icon Rhianna and the Wild Magic Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2000 Z796169 2000 single work children's fiction children's adventure fantasy Rhianna is failing out of magic school. She's rather clumsy, even though she tries real hard. After she causes her biggest mess ever, a wizard appears with some astonishing news - Rhianna's magic is, in fact, stronger than anyone else's! (Source: Trove)
2002 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award — Younger Readers
2000 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
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