Fire in the Sea• A rollicking read and a truly unforgettable Australian adventure, for fans of Garth Nix and Doctor Who • Fire in the Sea won the 2011 Text Prize, awarded annually to the best unpublished manuscript for young-adult and children’s writing in Australia and New Zealand • When 16-year-old Sadie rushes to the aid of an elderly man on the street, she isn’t prepared for his attackers to flee into the sea. Who are these dark creatures? What secret has Sadie stumbled upon? And why has she just signed herself up to save the world? • A gripping read for ages 14 + • Young energetic author with a strong online presence. Visit mykebartlett.com • A Perth story by a WA author, currently living in Melbourne • Text Publishing will hold a celebration in Melbourne in July to commemorate 5 years of the Text Prize • Early reading copies available • Teaching notes available |
