Cristy Burne – Science, Creativity, Adventure

Into the Blue

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Written by Cristy Burne
Illustrated by Amanda Burnett
Published by Fremantle Press, April 2024

ISBN: 9781760993870 (paperback)

Reviews
“Lots of young readers are going to relate to Blair’s raging emotions as he tries to work out how he is going to handle this disaster … He wants to confess, because the guilt is irrepressible. But how do to own up to a mistake this large? Into the Blue is a short chapter book ideal for strong readers in Grade 2-4, and struggling or reluctant readers in older year levels.” Cherie Bell, CBCA

“I read it to Year 2. They absolutely loved it. They really understood this concept of wanting something that your older sibling has, knowing you shouldn’t take it, and then taking it. We had this great conversation about the emotional minefield of a mistake and its consequences. Do you fess up? It’s about family and relationships and secrets and responsibility. I really enjoyed this one. I think it’s going to have a lot of good uses in primary schools.” – Megan Daley, Your Kids Next Read

‘An exciting new adventure from Cristy Burne which is sure to delight fans of her previous books and garner many new ones. Cristy really gets inside the heads and hearts of young people and the reader empathises with Blair as he is tormented with guilt when he loses his brother’s cherished GoPro.
‘Into the Blue is a real page turner which I devoured in one short gulp eager to know how the conflict would be resolved. It’s about snorkelling and secrets and how lies can come back to bite you. We all make mistakes but it’s how you handle them that’s important.
‘Valuable lessons about responsibility, integrity and the importance of communication are woven realistically into the story without being didactic. Teaching notes are available online from Fremantle Press. Highly recommended.’   Jan Nicholls

About the book:

‘What starts as a fun snorkelling adventure quickly becomes a test of character and conscience when Blair loses his brother’s beloved camera under the sea.

Terrified to confess, Blair becomes increasingly wracked with guilt until two very different conversations – one with his great-grandmother and one with his cousin – help him find his way.

A rare gem of a story that perfectly encapsulates the emotional minefield of a mistake and its consequences.’

Read a free sample: Excerpt from_Into the Blue

Check out teaching resources: Teaching notes and activity ideas for Into The Blue

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Acknowledgement

The creators of this book recognise and acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Owners of the land and water on which this story occurs.