I am Susannah

Published by Angus & Robertson 1987; Puffin 2000

Susie is devastated when her friend Kim leaves Sydney to go to Melbourneto live. An old woman who spends most of her time in the Newtown cemetery moves into Kim's old house and Susie spies on her from her position high in the Moreton Bay fig tree. She finally discovers the truth about the Blue Lady on the night of Sonya's party when everyone has to play 'the game.'

Awards

Children's Book Council of Australia: Honour Book 1988

Victorian Premier's Award: Shortlisted 1988

Review

'.. is shimmering and virtually flawless · Libby Gleeson is a marvelous observer, her characters have such individuality that they seem to have been coaxed into the book from life.' Sally McInerny, Sydney Morning Herald