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Gender: Female
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1 1 y separately published work icon Our Stories : Australian Writers Of Influence Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2014 7962994 2014 multi chapter work criticism children's

'Our knowledge and ideas about the world are shaped by writers - poets, novelists, playwrights and journalists. The 1800s were a time of turbulence and change in the Australian colonies with droughts, strikes, bushrangers and long periods of mass unemployment. The freethinking writers of the time were often called radical but they were the voice for change in this new country - and their influence is still evident today.' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Australian Writers of Influence Bernadette Kelly , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2014 7246119 2014 single work non-fiction children's

'Writers who have shaped Australia's beliefs and attitudes and flavoured its culture.

'Our knowledge and ideas about the world are shaped by writers - poets, novelists, playwrights and journalists. The 1800s were a time of turbulence and change in the Australian colonies with droughts, strikes, bushrangers and long periods of mass unemployment. The freethinking writers of the time were often called radical but they were the voice for change in this new country - and their influence is still evident today.' (Publication summary)

1 Cottesloe Childhood Bernadette Kelly , 2012 single work short story
— Appears in: The Life and Times of Chester Lewis 2012;
1 Ute Man Bernadette Kelly , 2010 single work short story children's
— Appears in: Short and Scary 2010; (p. 96-100)
1 y separately published work icon Norton's Blue Ribbon Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2008 Z1509158 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'The fourth in this witty series about the exploits of Molly and her horse, Norton, opens on Show Day, with Molly cleaning her horse, in readiness for the show where she is certain that he will win a blue ribbon. The looks on their faces show the reader how differently each feels about the day, and so the reader knows the story will be one of a battle of wills, with the ever optimistic Molly thinking she has won. But we all know that it is really the obstinate Norton who wins out every time.

'Molly is getting Norton ready for Show Day. She has washed him twice, because the first time he rolled in the mud, and then driven to the show with her parents. Each chapter shows what Molly must do to prepare her horse for the judging, and shows the events themselves. At each event Norton stands out because of some mischief he has caused. Even though the judge has had enough of him, especially after he eats her hat, she awards him a blue ribbon, because he is the only horse left on the field.

'A very funny look at a horse show and all the preparation behind such an undertaking, Norton's blue ribbon is another endearing look at a besotted young girl and her stubborn horse.

Source: Teachers' notes, Black Dog Books website: http://www.bdb.com.au
Sighted: 18/06/2008

1 y separately published work icon Norton Saves the Day Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2008 Z1509141 2008 single work children's fiction children's

'In this story, Molly takes Norton to the Riding School where lessons have just begun. Molly offers to help the others while she is in the beginner's class, but the teacher doesn't seem to want her help. When the group goes to the cross country course, Norton really shines. He baulks at the first tiny jump, will not cross over the ditch, skirts around the apex, and dumps Molly when they approach the water jump.

'Molly wants to give up, but Mrs Withers insists that she teach her naughty horse some manners, and so Molly persists. As they approach the fence at the show jumping ring, Molly slides underneath her horse and could have had a nasty accident, had Norton not stopped for an apple he spied on a tree. Molly is congratulated by everyone, as is seems that her efforts in training the horse, have resulted in his obeying her command to stop, but the reader is very aware of just how this all really happened.'

Source: Teachers' notes, Black Dog Books website, http://www.bdb.com.au/
Sighted: 18/06/2008

1 1 y separately published work icon Naughty Norton Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2007 Z1509131 2007 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Losing Norton Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2007 Z1509090 2007 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Pony Patch Bernadette Kelly , 2007 Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2009 Z1509080 2007 series - author children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Heads or Tails? Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2007 Z1358140 2007 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Team Challenge Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2006 Z1358166 2006 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Making the Grade Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2006 Z1358162 2006 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Leap of Faith Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2006 Z1358159 2006 single work children's fiction children's
1 2 y separately published work icon If Wishes Were Horses Bernadette Kelly , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2006 Z1358151 2006 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 Riding High Bernadette Kelly , 2006 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Special Talent Bernadette Kelly , South Melbourne : Pearson Education , 2000 Z1196222 2000 children's fiction

'Tom’s class project is due tomorrow and he hasn’t even started. Will he figure out his special talent in time?'

1 y separately published work icon Priscilla Scales and Other Cautionary Tales Barbara Petrie , Springwood : Butterfly Books , 1989 Z1332740 1989 single work children's fiction children's
1 1 y separately published work icon Numbat : His Magic Quest Mark Pearson , Bernadette Kelly (illustrator), Springwood : Butterfly Books , 1989 Z992622 1989 single work picture book children's
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