Kathy Hoopmann Kathy Hoopmann i(A64486 works by)
Born: Established: Toowoomba, Toowoomba area, Darling Downs, Queensland, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon The Secret Science Society in Space Kathy Hoopmann , Josie Montano , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2023 26242111 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'The Secret Science Society in Space is a fun story about diversity and individuality and the joys of science. It follows the adventures of four students who are forced to work together to represent their school to produce a project for a science fair.

'Zane has ADHD, Bart is autistic, Kiki has anxiety and Mona is, well, Mona is Mona. After visiting a space exhibition, they are alarmed to discover that Laika, the first dog to orbit the Earth, was sent up in a rocket with no chance of return. They decide that their project would be to create a spaceship that could bring animals home safely. On the day, Zane not only sneaks in a real dog but has the brilliant idea of cooking a piece of steak for ‘space-smell’ authenticity. Naturally, this leads to DISASTER! The twist gets even bigger when it is revealed that Mona’s dad is a real live astronaut.

'Despite a comedy of errors, naturally, they win first prize. As they work together, the very diverse characters discover that they all have strengths and weaknesses and that to be the best team, they had to support each other in the difficult times and celebrate the good.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Secret Science Society Kathy Hoopmann , Josie Montano , 2019 Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2019- 26242050 2019 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Secret Science Society's Spectacular Experiment Kathy Hoopmann , Josie Montano , Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2019 16747702 2019 single work children's fiction children's 'Mona likes to moan.
Kiki is a worry-wart.
Bart loves following rules.
And Zane HATES following rules.
'When the four of them are put into The Secret Science Society together, this could only mean one thing: DISASTER!
'Will they be able to work together to create an experiment that Mona won’t moan about, Kiki knows is safe, Bart will think is perfect and that is really, REALLY exciting for Zane?
'But ssssssshhhhhhh, the ending is a secret.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon All Birds Have Anxiety Kathy Hoopmann , London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2017 13838648 2017 single work non-fiction children's

'All Birds Have Anxiety explores the symptoms of anxiety disorder and their impact on day-to-day life through colourful images of life as a bird. Its humorous yet gentle approach recognises the stress that anxiety can cause, helping people to better understand how it feels to have anxiety.'

(Source: publisher's website)
1 y separately published work icon Lisa and the Lacemaker - The Graphic Novel Kathy Hoopmann , Mike Medaglia (illustrator), Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2017 13838188 2017 single work graphic novel children's

'When Lisa discovers a hidden door to an abandoned hut in her friend's backyard, her imagination runs wild with thoughts of the stories it could hold. But strange sounds and faces in the shadows give Lisa the feeling that there is more to the hut than meets the eye, especially when Great Aunt Hannah tells her about one of its previous inhabitants - the mysterious Lacemaker...

'Lisa quickly discovers that the Lacemaker isn't the only mystery to be solved. Great Aunt Hannah has a secret of her own, and like the criss-crossing of threads her past is tied up with the Lacemaker. Vividly reimagined in graphic form for a new generation, follow Lisa as she confronts the Lacemaker to put right the secrets of the past, and is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome along the way.'

(Source: publisher's website)
1 y separately published work icon Elemental Island Kathy Hoopmann , J. S. Kiss , London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2015 13838881 2015 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'Astie is different. She wants to study fashion but no one in her class understands why. Then she is diagnosed with Social Syndrome and becomes even more left out and frustrated. But when a stranger appears on the island, Astie's differences are called upon to find out who he is. What she finds will shake the island's very core...'

(Source: publisher's website)
1 y separately published work icon Blue Bottle Mystery - The Graphic Novel Kathy Hoopmann , Rachael Smith (illustrator), London Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2015 13838436 2015 single work graphic novel children's

'Full of mystery and intrigue, this graphic novel version of Kathy Hoopmann's best-selling adventure follows Ben, a boy with Asperger syndrome (AS). When Ben and his friend Andy discover an old blue bottle in the school yard, little do they know of the mysterious forces they are about to unleash...'

(Source: publisher's website)
1 1 y separately published work icon Inside Asperger's Looking Out Kathy Hoopmann , Philadelphia London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2012 6388334 2012 single work children's fiction children's

'Kathy Hoopmann is an Australian author with a background in primary school teaching. After many years of working with children with Asperger Syndrome, she has a wonderful insight into the mindset of Aspies. Her sensitivity to their strengths and weaknesses, and her ability to encapsulate these within her literature, has made her a household name within the Asperger community.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon The Leopard Poachers Kathy Hoopmann , United Kingdom (UK) : Collins Educational , 2011 Z1849083 2011 single work children's fiction children's adventure 'High in the Arabian mountains, Ali and Sameer gaze in wonder at a leopard. When the leopard roars with pain after being shot Sameer and Ali flee, terrified that they will fall victim to the leopard poachers' (Source: publisher's website).
1 y separately published work icon Desert Leveret Kathy Hoopmann , Donna Acheson-Juillet (illustrator), Dubai : Jerboa Books , 2010 Z1849097 2010 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Omar's Goats Kathy Hoopmann , Donna Acheson-Juillet (illustrator), Dubai : Jerboa Books , 2009 Z1849104 2009 single work picture book children's 'When Omar takes his goats out to graze each day, he is dismayed to find rubbish everywhere. It’s terrible! When his goats get cut and hurt and sick, finally he cries, "Enough!" And sets out to solve the problem in a most surprising way' (Source: publisher website).
10 y separately published work icon All Dogs Have ADHD Kathy Hoopmann , London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2009 Z1848704 2009 single work non-fiction children's 'All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD' (Source: author's website).
1 An Expat Author in Dubai Kathy Hoopmann , 2009 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , September no. 188 2009; (p. 13)
8 1 y separately published work icon All Cats have Asperger Syndrome Kathy Hoopmann , London Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2006 Z1415183 2006 single work non-fiction children's This story takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS.
1 4 y separately published work icon Tremada Kathy Hoopmann , Camberwell : Puffin , 2004 Z1158146 2004 single work children's fiction children's fantasy
1 1 y separately published work icon Haze Kathy Hoopmann , Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2003 Z1210289 2003 single work novel young adult 'Seb is a loner. Brilliant with numbers but hopeless with people, he prefers the company of computers and his only friend, Guzzle. Things change for the better when he makes friends with Kristie, Madeline and Jen, and a new computer teacher - Miss Adonia - arrives. However, Seb is soon caught up in a web of computer fraud and lies and turns to Madeline's mysterious cyber friend for help. Weaving the facts of Asperger Syndrome into the story, Haze is a riveting read for teenagers of all sorts and abilities' (Source: author's website).
2 y separately published work icon Lisa and the Lacemaker : An Asperger Adventure Kathy Hoopmann , London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2002 Z1848724 2002 single work children's fiction children's 'When Lisa discovers a derelict hut in her friend Ben's backyard, she delights in exploring the remnants of an era long gone. Imagine her surprise when Great Aunt Hannah moves into a nursing home nearby, and reveals that once she was a servant in those very rooms. The old lady draws Lisa into the art of lace making and through the cross-crossing of threads, Lisa is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome. But Great Aunt Hannah also has a secret and now it is up to Lisa to confront the mysterious lacemaker and put the past to rest' (Source: author's website).
1 1 y separately published work icon Race of Fear Kathy Hoopmann , Bulimba : Word Weavers Press , 2002 Z970592 2002 single work children's fiction children's adventure 'Two brothers, Brad and Kent see a man being shot and thrown over a cliff. It must be murder. They might be next! They run for their lives down the mountain, thick bush ripping their clothes and skin. They encounter wasps, leeches and a dangerous snake. When they are pulled down a waterfall by strong currents they think they will die. Will they?' (Source: author's website).
3 y separately published work icon Of Mice and Aliens : An Asperger Adventure Kathy Hoopmann , London New York (City) : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2001 Z1848772 2001 single work children's fiction children's science fiction 'Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome, but when an alien crash-lands in his back yard, things really get complicated. The alien, Zeke, knows nothing about Earth's rules and norms and it is up to Ben and his friend Andy to help Zeke survive. The humorous parallels between the alien's inability to relate to humans and Ben's own idiosyncrasies highlight the difficulties Aspie kids face every day' (Source: author's website).
6 2 y separately published work icon Blue Bottle Mystery : An Asperger Adventure Kathy Hoopmann , London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2001 Z916961 2001 single work children's fiction children's 'Ben finds an unusual old bottle buried in the school yard, and in a roundabout way it helps Ben and his family find out what is causing some of the persistent problems he has both at home and at school' (source: NLA).
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