Meet Dr Helen Edwards, Children's Author, Speaker & Psychology PhD.
Dr Helen Edwards is an Australian children's author and speaker who weaves diverse stories of nature, magic and history.
The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, is out now with Riveted Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster. It's a captivating time-slip tale in which a girl lost to grief meets a daring rebel on a misty mountain who guides her to rediscover her courage and find her way home. This middle-grade novel was shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. It was also longlisted in the DANZ - The Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Award.
Helen's second novel, Legend of the Lighthouse Moon, will be published on 2nd October 2024 by Riveted Press. Legend of the Lighthouse Moon is a dazzling tale of family, resilience, and the enduring magic of the sea. Join Mona McKenna on a journey of self-discovery where the whispers of the past guide her towards a future filled with hope, love, and legends brought to life.
With thanks to Arts SA for supporting both of these projects.
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