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Diana Lawrenson Diana Lawrenson i(A18458 works by) (a.k.a. Diana Elizabeth Lawrenson)
Born: Established: Hobart, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania, ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Diana Lawrenson grew up in Melbourne and trained as a nurse and a midwife and lived for a while in the Solomon Islands. After her children were born, she began to write features for newspapers and magazines. Her first published book was a children's picture book and she has also written several non-fiction books for young people.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Crocodile River Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2009 Z1588539 2009 single work picture book children's

'For Cranky the saltwater crocodile, every day is a struggle for survival. From the very beginning of her life she is in danger. Wild pigs come searching for crocodile eggs, and sea eagles swoop on the tiny hatchlings. As Cranky grows, bigger crocodiles want to eat her and humans come hunting. Will she ever find a place of her own – a place where she can be safe?' (Publisher's blurb)
2009 commended Whitley Awards — Children's Story
y separately published work icon Guide Dogs : From Puppies to Partners Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2001 Z950253 2001 single work information book children's
2002 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
y separately published work icon Inside the Australian Ballet Allen and Unwin , 1999 Z820309 1999 single work information book children's
2000 honour book CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
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