Dear Writer

Illustrated by David Cox. Published by Puffin 2000

This is a novel for younger readers. Lizzie's teacher has great admiration for a new writer so Lizzie and her friend Joanne decide to invite the writer to the teacher's birthday party. This will be during Book Week and the library will be the setting. The new casual teacher, Miss Smith promises to help but she is not exactly as she seems.

Awards

Young Australian Readers Award (YARA): winner 2002