Cristy Burne – Science, Creativity, Adventure

Off The Track resources

3D Off The Track

Written by Cristy Burne
Illustrated by Amanda Burnett
Published by Fremantle Press, July 2018
ISBN: 9781925591743 (paperback)

Shortlist, 2019 Wilderness Society Environmental Award for Children’s Literature

Shortlist, 2021 West Australian Young Readers’ Book Awards

About the book

A new adventure for young readers about falling in love with the bush and being in the wild. It’s about disconnecting from technology. And discovering yourself. Off The Track celebrates the Australian bush and the time-honoured tradition of a family hiking adventure.

Teaching notes

Classroom ideas linked to the curriculum

STEAM education ideas for your classroom

Make your own survival whistle

Annoying – and it could maybe save your life!


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