Introduction

Australia has produced some of the best authors in the world. Complete this Knowledge Hunt and learn about their 'tricks' and what motivates good authors. 

Questions

1. Read the second paragraph. Take notice of how Mem Fox wrote when she was a child. What are the processes you use before you produce your final work?
2. How do you think Paul Jennings feels about the Southern Right whales he watches?
3. Pamela Allen started off as an illustrator. What challenged her to become a writer?
4. Oan uoy baer siht? HAVING TROUBLE READING THE LAST SENTENCE? Did you know that Jackie French has dyslexia and may have had the same difficulty as you have reading that sentence. Do you need to be a perfect reader and speller to be a writer?
5. List five different genres that Colin Thiele works in.
6. What aspects of Allan Baillie's life are reflected in his writing?
7. What are Bob Graham's award winning picture books? Have you read any of them? If not, make it your business to borrow one from your school library.

Web Resources Links

1. Mem Fox
2. Paul Jennings
3. Pamela Allen
4. Jackie French
5. Colin Thiele
6. Allan Baillie
7. Bob Graham

The Big Question

Do you think being an author is a good career choice. Justify your answer with three reasons.

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed completing this Knowledge Hunt. You should now feel like going out and writing your first novel. Remember, there's money to be made! Have fun writing.

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REQUESTED SITES BEENLEIGH STATE SCHOOL