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Neridah McMullin Neridah McMullin i(A139256 works by)
Born: Established: Western District, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Neridah McMullin 'grew up on a sheep farm in Hamilton in south west Victoria' and spent many of her holidays at Port Fairy. McMullin attended Gray Street Primary School and Hamilton & Alexandra College.

Source: Neridah McMullin's website, http://www.neridahmcmullin.com
Sighted: 04/04/2011

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Eat My Dust! Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26515963 2023 single work picture book children's

'The amazing true story of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell, who helped map Australia.

'In 1928, girls don't drive cars, let alone race them, until two fearless and intrepid best friends make history, racing across Australia and beating the land speed record ... with Barney the dog in tow!' (Publication summary)

2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Evie and Rhino Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2022 24826906 2022 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction fantasy

'A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together. A moving tale about love, connection and the healing power of friendship.

'1891
'On a stormy night off the coast of southern Australia, a ship transporting a cargo of exotic animals tosses and turns in enormous seas. Rhino senses they are in grave danger. . .

'Not far away, ten-year-old Evie and her grandfather shelter in their crumbling, once-grand old home. They know too well how deadly storms can be. When all is calm, Evie treks over the dunes to the sea and makes a discovery that will change her life, and Rhino’s, forever.

'Will the tragedies of their pasts finally be put to rest?' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Readings Prizes The Readings Children’s Book Prize
2023 winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
2023 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards Book of the Year: Younger Readers
2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Fabish : The Horse That Braved a Bushfire Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2016 9508651 2016 single work picture book children's

'A powerful and beautifully illustrated picture book based on the true story of a heroic horse called Fabish, who saved a group of young horses during the Black Saturday bushfires.

'This is the true story of a brave horse called Fabish. In his racing days, he always tried his hardest. And when he retired, Fabish took care of the flighty young horses.

'One hot summer day, a wild wind blew up and the yearlings were restless. Then Fabish smelled smoke. Fire was coming, fast. The trainer threw open the gate and said, 'Go now!' Fabish neighed to the young ones and they galloped away. All through the night, the fire raged and the trainer battled to save the racehorses in the stables.

'But what would become of Fabish and the yearlings? Could he save them from the firestorm?' (Publication summary)

2017 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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