Mark greenwood frane lessac australia address
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Creators
Mark Greenwood is a history hunter. His award-winning books include The Legend of Lasseter’s Reef and The Legend of Moondyne Joe, both winners of the West Australian Premier’s Book Award. Mark often teams with his wife, illustrator Frané Lessac, to produce titles such as Midnight – the story of a light horse, Ned Kelly & The Green Sash and Simpson and His Donkey, a CBCA Honour Book and a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Jandamarra, illustrated by Terry Denton, was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall Award, the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature and the West Australian Young Readers’ Book Awards. The Happiness Box, illustrated by Andrew McLean, was a 2019 CBCA Honour book.
Frané Lessac is an author and illustrator of international renown, having nearly fifty children’s books published throughout the world. She was born in the USA and lived on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, as well as in London, before moving to Australia. Frané loves to travel and create books based on her worldwide journeys. She has contributed her distinctive paintings to many critically acclaimed children’s picture books including, The Legend of Moondyne Joe which won the West Australian Premier’s Children’s Book Award, a
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Fremantle Launch of The Vanishing and The Dragon’s Treasure
RECENT PRAISE FOR THE HISTORY HUNTER BOOKS
‘Docudrama-style (stories) with a trove of tantalising titbits and facts. An enticing (series) for young readers interested in mysteries and history.’Readings bookseller
‘A series that offers so many pathways to explore. History hunter Mark Greenwood has brought a little-known story to life, in an absorbing tale that has all the elements to attract the young reader who enjoys real-life mysteries.’ The Bottom Shelf
‘Mark Greenwood has done a fantastic job of covering the disappearance of Fred Valentich from all angles and encouraging the reader to question the situation and conclusions.’ Read NZ Te Pou Muramura
‘Looking for books to inspire searching for clues to uncover history? These two books have ample narrative to make them engaging and facts to make them fascinating. They are worthy reading for potential historians.’ StoryLinks
‘Recommended for ages 9+, this series celebrates the strange, the whacky, and the bizarre.’ Better Reading
UPCOMING TOURS
This year is shaping up to be a busy one with lots of interstate tours now confirmed…and a brand-new book! Cover reveal soon. Hope to see you on my travels!
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February 14
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"Our Native land Where Features Happened" By: Mark Greenwood, Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
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