Jonathan Harlen grew up in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 1986. He has worked in numerous careers, and has been a teacher, journalist, comedy writer, landscape gardener and (under the pseudonym 'Jack Straw') rock musician.
Harlen writes for children of many different age groups. He has written picture books and novels which explore themes that range from conservation to the supernatural. He has offered numerous school workshops to enhance the literacy and creative writing skills of young people.
Australian Writing and Rock Music affiliation: journalist, songwriter, vocals.
Lucy and the Whale
South Australia
:
Omnibus Books
,
1994
Z837894
1994
single work
children's fiction
children's
While she is walking along the beach, Lucy sees a huge humpback whale swimming slowly towards the shore until it lies stranded in the shallow water. Lucy races off to get help and soon the beach is crowded with helpers and sightseers. But what does the whale really want? And how can Lucy help?
