Jackie French
Jackie's writing career spans 25 years, 148 wombats, over 140 books, 36 languages, 3,721 bush rats, and over 60 awards in Australia and overseas.
Her books range from provocative historical fiction such as Hitler’s Daughter and They Came on Viking Ships to the hilarious international bestseller, Diary of a Wombat with Bruce Whatley, as well as many nonfiction titles such as The Fascinating History of Your Lunch, and To the Moon and Back (with Bryan Sullivan), the history of Australia’s Honeysuckle Creek and man’s journey to the moon.
In 2000, Hitler’s Daughter was awarded the CBC Younger Readers’ Award. To the Moon and Back won the Eve Pownall Award in 2005. Macbeth and Son, and Josephine Wants to Dance were both shortlisted for the 2007 CBC Awards.
What genres and age ranges does Jackie French write for?
She writes across children's genres: picture books for young children, middle-grade and young adult historical fiction, and nonfiction for children. Her work covers topics from Australian history and ecology to humorous animal stories.
Which Jackie French book is a good place to start?
For picture-book readers try Diary of a Wombat or Pete the Sheep. For middle-grade historical fiction try Hitler's Daughter or They Came on Viking Ships. For nonfiction, try The Fascinating History of Your Lunch or To the Moon and Back.
What series has she written and is there a recommended reading order?
Major series include the Phredde the Phaery books, the Wacky Families series, the Animal Heroes series, and The Matilda Saga (A Waltz for Matilda is Book 1; The Road to Gundagai is Book 3). For any series, follow the publication order or the series numbering when present.
Has Jackie French received notable awards or recognition for her work?
Yes. She served as Australian Children's Laureate 2014/15 and was Senior Australian of the Year in 2015. Her books have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including Hitler's Daughter (CBC Younger Readers' Award 2000) and To the Moon and Back (Eve Pownall Award 2005). Overall she has received over 60 awards.
Are Jackie French's books suitable for reluctant or struggling readers?
Many of her books appeal to reluctant readers through strong storytelling and humor. She has also written guides and resources to support reading, such as Rocket Your Child into Reading and I Spy a Great Reader, and is an active advocate for literacy.
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