Neridah McMullin Neridah McMullin i(A139256 works by)
Born: Established: Western District, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Tearaway Coach Neridah McMullin , Andrew McLean (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2024 27478036 2024 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'When Fenton and his father catch the coach to Geelong, they have no idea that their driver of the team of powerful horses is the famous Edward Devine - 'Cabbage tree Ned'-or of the incredible adventure that lies ahead.

'A breathless story of bushrangers, danger, daring and escape as Fen finds himself holding the reins of the tearaway coach.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Shearer Neridah McMullin , Michael Tomkins (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26900956 2023 single work picture book children's

'The true story about the greatest shearer in the world ... whose incredible shearing record remains unbeaten after more than a century!

'"Jack Howe had hands the size of tennis racquets, legs like tree trunks and wrists made of steel. Despite his size, he was light on his feet and did an excellent Irish Jig. But what Jack was really good at, was shearing sheep."

'A rollicking Australian story, set in 1892, about the charismatic, Jack Howe - the greatest shearer in the world who set the world record for shearing sheep by hand. He also invented the "singlet"!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Eat My Dust! Neridah McMullin , Lucia Masciullo (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2023 26515963 2023 single work picture book children's

'The amazing true story of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell, who helped map Australia.

'In 1928, girls don't drive cars, let alone race them, until two fearless and intrepid best friends make history, racing across Australia and beating the land speed record ... with Barney the dog in tow!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Evie and Rhino Neridah McMullin , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2022 24826906 2022 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction fantasy

'A young girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form an unlikely and magical bond after a fateful storm and a shipwreck bring them together. A moving tale about love, connection and the healing power of friendship.

'1891
'On a stormy night off the coast of southern Australia, a ship transporting a cargo of exotic animals tosses and turns in enormous seas. Rhino senses they are in grave danger. . .

'Not far away, ten-year-old Evie and her grandfather shelter in their crumbling, once-grand old home. They know too well how deadly storms can be. When all is calm, Evie treks over the dunes to the sea and makes a discovery that will change her life, and Rhino’s, forever.

'Will the tragedies of their pasts finally be put to rest?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Drover Neridah McMullin , Sarah Anthony (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2021 21967905 2021 single work picture book children's

'The true story of an important pioneering woman in Australian history.

'Courageous, clever and daring, Drover is one of a kind. Travelling through the heart of the outback, Drover delivers a mob of cattle. Searing heat, dust and flies, hardship and danger: these are just part of the job. But there's no place Drover would rather be.

'The truly remarkable story of legendary drover Edna Jessop is celebrated through stunning oil illustrations and evocative text.' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon Fabish : The Horse That Braved a Bushfire Neridah McMullin , Andrew McLean (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2016 9508651 2016 single work picture book children's

'A powerful and beautifully illustrated picture book based on the true story of a heroic horse called Fabish, who saved a group of young horses during the Black Saturday bushfires.

'This is the true story of a brave horse called Fabish. In his racing days, he always tried his hardest. And when he retired, Fabish took care of the flighty young horses.

'One hot summer day, a wild wind blew up and the yearlings were restless. Then Fabish smelled smoke. Fire was coming, fast. The trainer threw open the gate and said, 'Go now!' Fabish neighed to the young ones and they galloped away. All through the night, the fire raged and the trainer battled to save the racehorses in the stables.

'But what would become of Fabish and the yearlings? Could he save them from the firestorm?' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Knockabout Cricket Knockabout Cricket : A Story of Sporting Legend - Johnny Mullagh Neridah McMullin , Melbourne : One Day Hill , 2015 8668491 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'In the 1860s the game of cricket was hugely popular and often played between neighbouring pastoral stations in Western Victoria.

'One day at Pine Hills station, a tall aboriginal boy steps out from the phalaris grass and joins in a game of cricket. He shows them all how to play the game with skill, grace and flair. His name was Unaarramin or Johhny Mullagh from Mullagh Station.

'Touring England, playing for the Melbourne Cricket Club and for his local club the Harrow Cricket Club Johnny Mullaghs achievements in batting and bowling are comparable to the best the game has ever seen. Fifteen years before Test Cricket began, Johnny Mullagh became a true sporting legend, his feats making him one of Australia's first international cricket stars.

'A cricketing hero to a white audience, he was also a man caught between two worlds, facing racism and discrimination his entire life.

'Knockabout Cricket is a fictional account of how Johnny Mullagh may have come to play cricket, told from the perspective of a squatters son. This picture book is supported by historical facts about Knockabout Cricket and Johnnys life from historical documents and newspaper clippings.' (Publication summary)

1 Review : Dropping In Neridah McMullin , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , March 2015;

— Review of Dropping In Geoff Havel , 2015 single work children's fiction
1 A Cyclone Is Coming! by Darlene Oxenham Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , February 2014;

— Review of A Cyclone Is Coming! Darlene Oxenham , 2013 single work children's fiction
1 Lilli and Shadow in Trouble by Laura Dudgeon and Sabrina Dudgeon Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , March 2014;

— Review of Lilli and Shadow in Trouble Sabrina Dudgeon , Laura Dudgeon , 2013 single work children's fiction
1 Shimmer by Jennifer McBride & Lynda Nixon Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , May 2014;

— Review of Shimmer Jennifer McBride , Lynda Nixon , 2013 single work children's fiction
1 The Last Viking Returns Written by Norman Jorgensen Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2014;

— Review of The Last Viking Returns Norman Jorgensen , 2014 single work picture book
1 Crashing Down by Kate McCaffrey Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2014;

— Review of Crashing Down Kate McCaffrey , 2014 single work novel
1 Riddle Gully Runaway by Jen Banyard Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2014;

— Review of Riddle Gully Runaway Jen Banyard , 2014 single work children's fiction
1 On a Small Island by Kyle Hughes-Odgers Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , November 2014;

— Review of On a Small Island Kyle Hughes-Odgers , 2014 single work picture book
1 Lucky Thamu by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker Neridah McMullin , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , December 2014;

— Review of Lucky Thamu Cheryl Kickett , Jaylon Tucker , 2014 single work children's fiction
1 Light Horse Boy by Diane Wolfer Neridah McMullin , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , April 2013;

— Review of Light Horse Boy Dianne Wolfer , 2013 single work picture book
1 The Amazing Spencer Gray by Deb Fitzpatrick Neridah McMullin , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , April 2013;

— Review of The Amazing Spencer Gray Deb Fitzpatrick , 2013 single work children's fiction
1 The Mimosa Tree by Antonella Preto Neridah McMullin , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , April 2013;

— Review of The Mimosa Tree Antonella Preto , 2013 single work novel
1 3 y separately published work icon Kick It to Me Neridah McMullin , Peter Hudson (illustrator), Collingwood : One Day Hill , 2012 Z1854579 2012 single work picture book children's 'This picture book is a fictional historical reconstruction of Tom Wills life story. Tom learned to play Aussie Rules football with the Djabwurung tribe who lived near his parents station, Lexington, in the Victorian Grampians.' (Trove record)
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