Alexandra Adornetto (13 works by)
Born: Established: 1992 ;
Gender: Female

BiographyHistory

The daughter of English and Drama teachers, Alexandra Adornetto attended Korowa Anglican Girls' School. Adornetto was thirteen years old when she wrote her first novel, which was inspired by J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. This would later become the series of children's books The Strangest Adventures. Later in her career Adornetto has written fiction for a Young Adult audience, and her books have been republished outside of Australia.

Adornetto currently [2011] splits her time between Australia and the USA .

Awards for Works

Von Gobstopper's Arcade , 2009 children's fiction single work

'Master toymaker Gustav VonGobstopper announces plans to build a special Toy Arcade - brimming with the world's greatest toys - to commemorate the extraordinary bravery of Drabville's children who have twice escaped the clutches of the wicked Lord Aldor.

'The children couldn't be more excited. But when Milli and Ernest encounter Theo, the bandana-wearing teddy, deranged designer Tempest Anomalie and the immoral Botchers at the Arcade' it quickly becomes apparent that they have stumbled upon a macabre plot. Could this be the work of the evil Aldor - a malicious master plan designed to extinguish the very existence of childhood?

'As Christmas Eve draws close, Milli and Ernest find themselves enlisted as Santa's helpers, for a Christmas spectacle that will be like no other ... But can they protect the town before catastrophe strikes?' (Publisher's blurb)

2010 nominated Norma K. Hemming Award
The Shadow Thief , 2007 children's fiction single work
2007 honourable mention Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Children's Long Fiction