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Lorraine Marwood Lorraine Marwood i(A33426 works by)
Born: Established: 1953 ;
Gender: Female
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1 Grit i "has gone to hares", Lorraine Marwood , single work poetry
1 y separately published work icon Footprints on the Moon Lorraine Marwood , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2021 19703044 2021 single work novel

'A verse novel set against the backdrop of 1969, when humans first landed on the moon and the Vietnam War was raging.

'Sharnie is trying to make sense of the confusing and changing times while also starting at a new school, dealing with her grandmother having health issues and coping with her wayward sister, Cas.

'Footprints on the Moon dextrously raises important and timely themes for its intended audience: friendship, family, death, grief, support, war, protesting, and conscription.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Leave Taking Lorraine Marwood , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2018 14136050 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Leave taking noun the act of saying goodbye

'What if you had just one week left to say goodbye to everything you’ve ever known?

'Toby and his mum and dad are leaving their family farm after the death of Toby’s younger sister, Leah. Together, they sort through all their belongings and put things aside to sell or throw out. It’s a big task, and Toby doesn’t want to leave the only place he’s called home. 

'As his last day on the farm approaches, Toby has a plan – a plan to say goodbye to all the things and places that mean something special to him and Leah, from the machinery shed to Pa’s old truck to the chook house. With the help of his best friend, Trigger the dog, he learns what it means to take your leave.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 1 y separately published work icon Celebrating Australia - A Year In Poetry Lorraine Marwood , Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2015 8455902 2015 selected work poetry

'A beautiful collection of poems about celebrations.

'Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Boxing Day and birthdays. Weddings, Chinese New Year, the first day of spring and Ramadan. So many special occasions! So much to celebrate. In this vibrant new poetry collection, Lorraine Marwood explores the many ways we celebrate in Australia!' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Guinea Pig Town and Other Animal Poems Lorraine Marwood , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2013 Z1926033 2013 selected work poetry children's 'A beautiful collection of poems about animals.
Squawk! Snuffle! Bark! Roar! Feathers, fins, scales, claws. Running, hopping, crawling, soaring. All creatures are celebrated in this new collection of poetry by Lorr aine Marwood.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 Embroiderer i "Such cuffs of fingered lace", Lorraine Marwood , 2013 single work poetry
— Appears in: Poetrix , May no. 40 2013; (p. 28-29)
1 Tour de Cycling i "My Mouth is open, signalling", Lorraine Marwood , Judith Rossell , 2012 single work poetry young adult
— Appears in: Trust Me Too 2012;
1 3 y separately published work icon Note on the Door : And Other Poems about Family Life Lorraine Marwood , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1810365 2011 selected work poetry children's 'This collection of poetry by Lorraine Marwood focuses on family: holidays, siblings, school life, relatives and play. Whether she is describing the joys of a holiday at the beach, or the frustration of a day spent sick in bed, Lorraine's poems capture the innocence, wonder and difficulties of growing up. This beautifully designed collection, interspersed with images and drawings, immerses the reader in family life in Australia.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 Fear i "Fear grows", Lorraine Marwood , 2010 single work poetry children's
— Appears in: Short and Scary 2010; (p. 107-108)
1 5 y separately published work icon A Ute Picnic and Other Australian Poems Lorraine Marwood , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2010 Z1731451 2010 selected work poetry children's 'This collection of poetry by Lorraine Marwood describes the essence of Australian life on the land. The anthology contains strong themes of farming and rural living and covers topics such as the working day, hardship and drought, beloved pets and playing in the bush.' (Trove record)
1 Visitor i "The awkward hipjointed", Lorraine Marwood , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Tamba , Spring/Summer no. 45 2009; (p. 36)
1 Celestial i "Between tractor lights", Lorraine Marwood , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mascara Literary Review , June no. 5 2009;
1 Salt Desert Donkey i "We visited once on these salt desert plains", Lorraine Marwood , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mascara Literary Review , June no. 5 2009;
1 Releasing i "Her pelargoniums, her little clucks of treasure", Lorraine Marwood , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mascara Literary Review , June no. 5 2009;
1 6 y separately published work icon Star Jumps Lorraine Marwood , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2009 Z1596432 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'A poignant verse novel depicting the joys and heartbreaks of a farming family as they struggle to cope with the devastating effects of long term drought. Told through the eyes of Ruby, day to day farm life involves playing in grassy paddocks with siblings, doing jobs and helping out, and witnessing birth, death and sacrifice. The family are devastated when they have to sell off some of their herd, but in the spirit of hope it is Ruby who tries in her own small way to help the family by making miniature bales of hay.'

Source: Walker Books Australia website, www.walkerbooks.com.au (Sighted 09/06/2009)

1 After Chagall - The Cattle Dealer i "Shorthorn size, all moulting", Lorraine Marwood , 2008 single work poetry
— Appears in: Poetrix , May no. 30 2008; (p. 18)
1 5 y separately published work icon Ratwhiskers and Me Lorraine Marwood , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2008 Z1512953 2008 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction 'Traumatised by a fire in which the narrator's family perishes, the narrator takes on a new identity on the goldfields. There, Sun Song, a Chinese market gardener is the only one to show any kindness. The narrator flees to the Chinese camp, taking the name Lin. But Ellery, a man with links to Lin's past, is determined to take over all rights on the goldfields, setting in place a dangerous sequence of events. To survive is a test of friendship and loyalty, and a catalyst the remembering of Lin's tragic past.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 If Dali Had these Steps i "Two up, two down", Lorraine Marwood , 2008 single work poetry
— Appears in: Going Down Swinging , no. 27 2008; (p. 82) Scintillae 2012 2012; (p. 170)
1 Saddlebags i "The years have pouches,", Lorraine Marwood , 2007 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mascara Literary Review , October no. 2 2007;
1 Colouring In i "Stretched on the lounge room floor", Lorraine Marwood , 2007 single work poetry
— Appears in: Mascara Literary Review , October no. 2 2007;
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