Reviews

Reading TimeVol 48 No 4

"This is an imaginary, super hero style of story that is bound to touch upon the fantasy life of many young readers...A simple plot and text, which is imaginative and easy to read. Language that children can relate to and find appealling...The text is interspersed with attractive, sketched black and white illustrations. A bright, space themed front cover is also inviting. Suitable for young readers aged approximately 7 to 12 years." CW

Aussie Book Reviews: by Sally Murphy (on-line)

"Tess and the Star Traveller is an illustrated junior novel which, at 45 pages, would make a good early novel for those making the transition from picture books. Youngsters will enjoy the adventure... this is a fun read. "

Melanie Baxter, Editor of The Bridge, UK

'My 7 yr old's reading it for the umpteenth time! Brilliant, original and very funny.'

The Sunday Times, June 6, 2004

"A charming story with some unusual twists and turns."

Australian Online Bookshop

"Tess and the Star Traveller is a delightful story about how, with a little bit of imagination, we can transform the every day into something special."

Shaun Tan - Award Winning Author and Illustrator

'Tess and the Star Traveller' is a very amusing story which reminds me a lot of the kind of things kids invent for themselves, where their local suburb is the centre of the universe and intergalactic things appear in your pencil case. I'm reminded very strongly of what it was like to be a primary school age child.'

Comments

'It looks fabulous, cant wait to read it'.
(Ricky Arnold, ArtsWA, Dept. of Culture and the Arts, Western Australia)

'I really enjoyed it. I can see a sequel coming on!' (Ida Killigrew)

'I really enjoyed Tess and the Star Traveller!!!' (Hannah Bowen - age 9)