Cirrus@Austlit

'Surf Turf; has plenty of action which children love. There is a moral dilemma and ultimate message through the book. Is it enough to just surf with your mates and have fun? Or should you put yourself out, to care about other people around you and the planet we live on, starting in your own backyard? The illustrations in this book are outstanding as they resemble photos. We can see how the characters feel and we can relate to them.' (Publisher's press release)

'Dogga is the cool main character and has cruised along in life pretty well. However, in this book he has to face the difficulties of moving away from his safe haven, including the surf, when his parents move for work. He is the new kid at school and looks at life from a different angle. Children also learn that they don’t have to solve the really big issues in life. They learn what to do with the information they have. There is plenty of action, both surfing and horseriding.' (Publisher's press release)

'This book illustrates the growth in Dogga’s philosophy of life. He comes up against bullying- of his sister and others. We live through it all with him and the children learn strategies to cope. There is again plenty of action , with surfing, kayaking, tennis and current issues for kids of that age. It is amazing how Dogga can relate his fears and philosophies of life without pretension. We learn about the qualities of a good friend.' (Publisher's press release)