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Ian Trevaskis Ian Trevaskis i(A45518 works by) (a.k.a. Ian Raymond Trevaskis)
Born: Established: 1949 ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Of Boys and Boats Ian Trevaskis , Ormond : Ford Street , 2020 19555424 2020 single work novel young adult historical fiction

'It is 1956 and Melbourne is hosting the Olympic Games. Jack Spiller and his mates are caught up in the excitement, running their own torch relay around the block each night while the Olympic Torch travels from Darwin to Melbourne. 

'When Jack discovers an unfinished sailboat in the shed of recluse 'Mad' Mick Metcalf, Jack convinces Mick to let him and his mates finish building it.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Towers of Zordran Ian Trevaskis , Geelong : Ian Trevaskis , 2016 11108652 2016 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Two parallel worlds – one dark and mysterious - where an ancient people live under the harsh rule of an evil sorceress; the other a small country town where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens until ... An ancient talisman in the form of a bullroarer unlocks a mysterious past where Zordran, the evil sorceress, rules with an iron fist. Doomed to be executed for breaking Zordran’s laws, a disenchanted village youth named Fen is rescued and brought back to the present. With his rescuers, Jack Hunter and Ruby Tuesday, Fen plots his return to save his partner Brydyn, and to destroy Zordran and the devil-man Hellgrud. * When Jack Hunter finds an ancient bullroarer with strange symbols and a beast’s head carved on it he discovers he can stop time, but that’s not all ... each time he uses the bullroarer he has ‘visions’ seen through a curtain of shimmering light - visions of towers looming in the mist; of a creepy looking woman with a tattooed skull; of a young man and woman being pursued by a wooden beast called Hellgrud. With his new-found power Jack sets out to embarrass and humiliate the bully Ben Scanlon, but is increasingly mystified by the ‘visions’ until one day he pushes through the curtain that separates the present from the past. He finds himself in an ancient village where the youth Fen is imprisoned in the Black Tower waiting to be executed on the Stone. Jack and his new-found friend Ruby Tuesday rescue Fen and bring him back to the present. Back in the present, Jack, Ruby and Fen hatch a daring plan to return to the village to rescue Brydyn and destroy the Towers of Zordran. As the towers topple to the ground Zordran reveals her true self before dissolving into a puddle of green slime and Jack slays the devil-man Hellgrud. Before they return to the present Jack snatches up Zordran’s silver ring as a souvenir, a ring that holds even more secrets.'

(Publication Summary)

1 Last Supper Ian Trevaskis , 2015 single work short story
— Appears in: FourW New Writing Twenty-Six 2015; (p. 142-147)
1 Shark Attack Ian Trevaskis , 2014 single work short story
— Appears in: New Writing : Twenty Five 2014; (p. 153-156)
1 5 y separately published work icon The Edge of the World Ian Trevaskis , Wayne Harris (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2012 Z1856772 2012 single work picture book children's 'Nobody smiled in the village near the edge of the world. The wind blew cold, snow lay thick on the ground and each day the villagers went about their lives with heavy hearts. That was until the day Toby McPhee sailed out to the very edge of the world and found just what was needed to bring joy back to their lives.' (Walker Books Australia website)
1 Sea Nymph with Snake Ian Trevaskis , 2011 single work short story
— Appears in: FourW , no. 22 2011; (p. 143-148)
1 1 y separately published work icon Golden Scarab Ian Trevaskis , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2010 Z1750451 2010 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'The golden scarab takes Hannah and Jake back to ancient Egypt where they must fight once again to complete their task.

'After finding their way back to Pelican Bay Jake and Hannah must play the mystical hopscotch game again. Sent back to ancient Egypt by Kostas, the Game Master, their journey in the time of King Thutmose leads them to battle ancient spirits and evil tomb raiders.

'Will they ever make it home again? And even if they complete their task, will Jake want to return to Pelican Bay or will his desire to be the mighty warrior Jakanah keep him in ancient Egypt?' (From the publisher's website.)

1 y separately published work icon Hopscotch Ian Trevaskis , 2009 Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2009- Z1750446 2009 series - author children's fiction children's adventure
2 2 y separately published work icon Delilah's Dream Ian Trevaskis , Janine Dawson (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2009 Z1656518 2009 single work picture book children's

'Delilah, the hen, dreams of adventure. She pictures herself soaring through the sky and flying amongst the stars. Delilah’s sisters Priscilla and Esmerelda make fun of her lofty ideas. However they soon change their tune as Delilah comes to the rescue of her sisters and fellow farmyard friends. This is a gentle tale about following your instincts and reclaiming friends.' (Publication summary)

1 4 y separately published work icon Hopscotch : Medusa Stone Medusa Stone Ian Trevaskis , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2009 Z1622517 2009 single work children's fiction children's adventure Jake and Hannah discover a mysterious stone but they have no idea of the power it holds. While inadvertently using the stone during a game of hopscotch, Jake vanishes and Hannah discovers the only way to find out what happened to him is to also play the game.
1 Butterfly Ian Trevaskis , 2004 single work short story
— Appears in: Four W , no. 15 2004; (p. 39-44)
1 2 y separately published work icon Murray Time : An Illustrated Progressive Novel Created by Thirty-Four Artists and Writers Jane Downing , Graham Jackson , Louise D'Arcy , Paul Greene , Nick Boswell , Jean Menere , Sharyn Bachhorn , Ian Trevaskis , Dorothy Simmons , Bill Robbins , Robyne Young , Dirk H.R. Spennemann , Noel Wingad , DL Teek , Margaret McDonald , Susan Beinart , Dirk H.R. Spennemann (editor), Jane Downing (editor), MaryRose Riley (illustrator), Johnny Beinart (illustrator), Caryn Giblin (illustrator), Chris Chilton (illustrator), Annie Edney (illustrator), Jeannette Pockley (illustrator), Brian Scott-Robson (illustrator), Eddie Kneebone (illustrator), Lily Cunningham (illustrator), Jenni Munday (illustrator), Vicky Pattison Luke (illustrator), Mary-Jane Griggs (illustrator), Wendy Chilton (illustrator), Mary Newton Ross (illustrator), Stephen Anderson (illustrator), Janine Castillo (illustrator), Sean Chambers (illustrator), Albury : Letao , 2003 Z1098194 2003 single work novel
1 3 y separately published work icon Gumboots Ian Trevaskis , David Cox (illustrator), New South Wales : 1995 Z847309 1995 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Bumped and Thumped Ian Trevaskis , Craig Smith (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Mammoth , 1994 Z964143 1994 single work picture book children's
1 3 y separately published work icon The Postman's Race Ian Trevaskis , Gregory Rogers (illustrator), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 1991 Z847094 1991 single work picture book children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Quincy Ian Trevaskis , Sue O'Loughlin (illustrator), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1990 Z846962 1990 single work picture book children's
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