Jess Black Jess Black i(A138325 works by)
Also writes as: J. S. Black
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Jess Black has written for children's television, the Bindi Wildlife Adventure series and the RSPCA Animal Tales series. She has lived in Newcastle with her husband and two children.

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y separately published work icon Time Out! Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2022 24394766 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger. When Eddie uncovers a potential clue to a century's old treasure hunt, he and his friends Rusty and DT are soon hot on the trail of this long ago, hidden treasure. Eddie must crack clues, scale a lighthouse, discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall and navigate hidden tunnels to stop the treasure falling into the wrong hands.' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Eight to 10 Years
y separately published work icon Mr Walker and the Dessert Delight Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 15643709 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'There's a special anniversary celebration happening at the hotel and everyone is excited – especially Mr Walker! A famous chef is flown in for the event, and although she is all smiles and sweet delights, Chef Remy is none too pleased about sharing his kitchen. Mr Walker smells trouble . . . big trouble indeed.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
y separately published work icon The Tales of Mr Walker Melbourne : Puffin , 2018 14971964 2018 selected work children's fiction short story children's

'On a brilliant autumn’s day, Mr Walker arrives at the grandest hotel in town. While things get off to a wobbly start, this charming labrador is determined to put his best paw forward. And it’s just as well because the most unexpected adventures await . . .

'The Tales of Mr Walker contains four delightful stories inspired by the real-life Mr Walker, a Guide Dog Ambassador who now calls Park Hyatt Melbourne home.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2019 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children
2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Younger Readers
2019 longlisted Indie Awards Children's
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