Earlier in the year I was thrilled to learn that Get a Grip, Cooper Jones was named as a CBCA Notable Book in the Younger Readers category. Today, I received in the mail the CBCA publication, Notable Australian Children's Books 2011, One World, Many Stories that comprises of an annotated list of all the notable and short-listed books.
I have to admit to being really chuffed that my little story was included in the notable list and in this publication. Coops is in such esteemed company, among so many wonderful books written by so many talented authors!
Here is Cooper's annotation. (Page 20)
"Laced with wit and humour, with strong descriptive passages, this very Australian beach and bushfire story, told in the authentic voice of early adolescent Cooper, will have appeal for both male and female younger adolescent readers, dealing as it does with themes of trust, identity, increasing self-awareness and growing independence. Coops is a likeable and reliable narrator, allowing the reader to fully appreciate his struggles and conflicts in coming to terms with himself, his parents and the insecurities and responsibilities of approaching independence."
It left me grinning. Widely.
Loved that book Sue- wonder how one gets a hold of that publication?
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Thanks, Lorraine. :) The booklet comes as part of your CBCA membership.
ReplyDeleteWow. Well done! Can't say I'm all that surprised. It is a great Australian story.
ReplyDeleteLouise Curtis
HI, Louise. Thanks so much - I am feeling doubly chuffed now. :)
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