Books that invite you to the party
My books make you part of something bigger: adventure, friendship, family, nature, science, technology and Australia’s incredible natural landscape.
My books — published in Australia and overseas — include:
OFF THE TRACK
– 2019 The Wilderness Society Environmental Award for Children’s Literature – Shortlisted
ZEROES AND ONES
– 2019 Children’s Book Council of Australia – Notable Book
– 2019 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards – Shortlisted
TO THE LIGHTHOUSE
– 2019 West Australian Young Readers Book Award – Shortlisted
THE COSMIC ADVENTURES OF ALICE AND BOB
– 2018 Australian Book Design Awards – Shortlisted
TAKESHITA DEMONS
– 2009 Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award – Winner
Click me, baby: Find the book for you
A daring adventure on Perth’s Rottnest Island
You’re hiking… What would you do if your parents never caught up?
Weird facts and engaging anecdotes to chronicle the genesis of life-changing gadgets
Graphic novel meets picture book in this innovative adventure
Takeshita Demons, rejacketed
Adventure trilogy inspired by Japanese mythology
August 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm
I am so intrigue about your books. The covers look fantastic! I will be hunting these babies!
PS: Yes, I am afraid of ghosts and evil spirits…but I chose to read on I am now one of your followers 🙂
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August 3, 2019 at 4:25 pm
Thank you!!! I hope you’re not too afraid 😉
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April 15, 2014 at 10:51 am
Will there be a takeshita demons 5
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April 16, 2014 at 7:36 am
Hi Seth,
Thanks so much for getting in touch!
I’m sorry to say, there probably won’t be a Takeshita 5…I’ve had heaps of fun writing Takeshita Demons and I’m working on a new series right now… Watch this space… 🙂
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August 23, 2013 at 4:57 am
i think when i visited you in the libary it was funny and interesting :] 😀
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August 3, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Thank yoooooou!
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August 23, 2013 at 4:54 am
this story sounds interesting :]
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August 3, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed reading it 🙂
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August 20, 2013 at 9:51 am
Hi Cristy i forgot to tell you that i am one of the libary people from applecross primary i read one of your books an it was great i read the filth licker takeshita demons very very very good
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August 20, 2013 at 11:29 am
Hey Ella! That’s terrific! Great to hear from you, and I’m so glad you liked my book! I had a great time talking to Applecross…I hope you’re writing some spooky monster stories? 🙂 Cristy
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August 19, 2013 at 9:34 am
I love your books Cristy keep up the good writing it is great!!!!
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August 19, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Thanks Ella! 🙂 🙂
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August 13, 2013 at 4:37 am
lol :(:(:(:):):):):P:):P:P:P:>P:P
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August 3, 2019 at 4:23 pm
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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