Skating on Sand

Illustrated by Ann james. Published by Viking 1994; Puffin 1995

Hannah is the youngest of three girls and feels constantly left out by her older twin sisters. The family is going camping and all Hannah wants to do is learn to skate but her parents say that skates are not essential and there is no room for them. Hannah is determined to succeed. Illustrated by Ann James.

Review

This disarming story of warm but sometimes prickly family relationships rings true. Skilful use of language with flashes of vivid imagery brings family interaction and the seaside bush campsite into sharp focus.'