Amanda Commander

Amanda Commander: The Pinky Promise is the second book of the Amanda Commander series. With friends Mai and Lu, the Dolphin Squad is about to tackle the upcoming Cross Country Although, not all of them love running. When they plan a way to enjoy the event together, everything seems like it's going to be a great time, but the plan is quickly thrown out the window and Amanda has to decide whether she wants to make it to Districts or if helping someone is more important. A fun-filled junior fiction book that continues to follow Amanda, Mai and Lu as they live through their school days together. Whenever there's a problem, the three work together to find a solution and help each other out. Showing the value of friendship and the merits of communication, problem-solving and teamwork, Amanda Commander is perfect for young kids making their way through primary school, giving some ideas on how to connect with those around them.

About the Author

Coral Vass has always had a passion for telling stories and has been writing books for over ten years. She is also an ambassador for Reading Out of Poverty and is passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity to read. With numerous best-sellers, Coral's awards include the 2018 Speech Pathology Awards for Best Book- Indigenous Children and the 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Eve Pownall Award.

About the Illustrator

After spending 20 years playing with clay, Heidi Cooper Smith rediscovered her love for illustration when three small children and a picture book collection burst into her life. Soon after illustrating her first book, Heidi started writing. Her favourite stories are those with humour and whimsy.