Deborah Abela (25 works by)
Born: Established: 13 Oct 1966 Sydney ;
Gender: Female

BiographyHistory

Deborah Abela began writing at the age of seven. Apart from her many children's books, she has also written for the children's television programme Cheez TV. She lives in Sydney.

Awards for Works

The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen , 2009 children's fiction single work 'Ever since Aurelie Bonhoffen was a child, she has juggled, played the dead girl on the ghost train and the back end of the cow in the marquee of Bonhoffen's Seaside Pier. She adores her family - especially her uncles Rolo and Rindolf - but on her twelfth birthday, she stumbles on her family's remarkable secret. It's hard to accept at first, but when her new friend at school reveals a dangerous plot against the pier, the secret helps Aurelie confront the greatest threat her family has ever faced.' (Publisher's blurb)
2012 listed International Awards USBBY Outstanding International Books List
2009 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Children's Long Fiction
Grimsdon , 2010 children's fiction single work

'Grimsdon is in ruins. Three years ago a massive wave broke its barriers and the sea flooded this grand city. Most were saved, others were lost and some were left behind.

'Isabella Charm and her best friend Griffin live with three other children in the top of an opulent mansion. They've survived with the help of Griffin's brilliant inventions, Isabella's survival skills and their vow to look after each other.

'But what will happen when a thrill-seeking newcomer arrives in his flying machine? When bounty hunters attempt to capture them? When Byron P. Sneddon, the self-appointed protector of the flooded harbour, demands obedience?

'What if the danger is even greater? Something they can't see coming - something below the floodwaters?' (From the publisher's website.)

2011 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Best Language Development Book for Upper Primary Children
2010 finalist Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Told Primarily through Words
Max Remy, Super Spy , 2002 children's fiction series - author
2010 shortlisted KOALA Older Readers
2010 shortlisted YABBA Fiction for Older Readers
2010 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Children's long fiction