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Davitt Award
The Davitt Awards are literary awards which are presented annually by the Sisters in Crime Australia association. The awards are named in honour of Ellen Davitt (1812–1879) who wrote Australia's first mystery novel, ''Force and Fraud'' in 1865. They are presented for Australian crime fiction, by women, for both adults and young adults. They were established in 2001 to mark the 10th anniversary of the association. Categories *Adult Novel *Young Adult Novel *True Crime *Debut Crime *Readers' Choice Previous winners 2000s 2010s See also * List of Australian literary awards * List of literary awards honoring women This list of media awards honoring women is an index to articles about notable awards honoring women. The list includes general, literary and music awards for women. It excludes List of awards for actresses, awards for actresses, including List o ... * Sisters in Crime References {{reflist External linksDavitt Awards Australian literary awards Literary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Literature
Australian literature is the written or literary work produced in the area or by the people of the Commonwealth of Australia and its preceding colonies. During its early Western history, Australia was a collection of British colonies; as such, its recognised literary tradition begins with and is linked to the broader tradition of English literature. However, the narrative art of Australian writers has, since 1788, introduced the character of a new continent into literature—exploring such themes as Aboriginality, ''mateship'', egalitarianism, democracy, national identity, migration, Australia's unique location and geography, the complexities of urban living, and " the beauty and the terror" of life in the Australian bush. Overview Australian writers who have obtained international renown include the Nobel-winning author Patrick White, as well as authors Christina Stead, David Malouf, Peter Carey, Bradley Trevor Greive, Thomas Keneally, Colleen McCullough, Nevil Shute an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius Squad
Catherine Jinks (born 1963) is an Australian writer of fiction books for all age groups. She has won many awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Aurealis Award for science fiction, the IBBY Australia Ena Noel Encouragement Award, the Adelaide Festival Award, and the Davitt Award for crime fiction. Early life Jinks was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and grew up in Papua New Guinea where her father worked as a patrol officer. She went to Ku-ring-gai High School in Sydney, where the library was named after her in 2007. Books *This Way Out (1991) *The Future Trap (1993) *Witch Bank (1995) *The Secret of Hermitage Isle (1996) *An Evening with the Messiah (1996) *Little White Secrets (1997) * Eye to Eye (1998) *The Horrible Holiday (1998) *Piggy in the Middle (1998) *The Stinking Great Lie (1999) *The Inquisitor (2000) *The Notary (2000) *You'll Wake the Baby (2000) *What's Hector Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion
''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' is a 2015 Children's novel by R. A. Spratt. It is the second book in the '' Friday Barnes'' book series and continues the adventures of Friday, a boarding school girl, who solves mysteries. Publication history *2015, Australia, Random House Australia *2016, Phil Grosier (illus.), 272p. USA, Roaring Brook Press Reception A review of ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' in '' Kirkus Reviews'' wrote "Spratt continues to hit just the right mix of dry humor and suspense.". In a similar vein, ''Booklist'' liked its humour and unusual mysteries. ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' has also been reviewed by ''School Library Journal ''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with ...'', and '' Horn Book Guide Reviews'', It won the 2016 Davit Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 In Australian Literature
This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2016. Major publications Literary fiction * Melissa Ashley – ''The Birdman's Wife'' * Georgia Blain – ''Between a Wolf and a Dog'' *Hannah Kent – ''The Good People'' * Heather Rose – '' The Museum of Modern Love'' *Josephine Wilson – ''Extinctions'' Children's and young adult fiction * Trace Balla – ''Rockhopping'' * Maxine Beneba Clarke – ''The Patchwork Bike'' * Andy Griffiths – ''The Tree House Fun Book'' and ''The 78-Storey Treehouse'' * Zana Fraillon – ''The Bone Sparrow'' * Tania McCartney – ''Smile/Cry: A Beginner's Book of Feelings'' *Shivaun Plozza – ''Frankie'' * Richard Roxburgh – ''Artie and the Grime Wave'' * Shaun Tan – ''Tales from Outer Suburbia'' * Claire Zorn – ''One Would Think the Deep'' Crime * Jane Harper – '' The Dry'' * David Whish-Wilson – ''Old Scores'' Science fiction and fantasy * Juliet Marillier – ''Den of Wolve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Little Lies (novel)
''Big Little Lies'' is a 2014 novel written by Liane Moriarty. It was published in July 2014 by Penguin Publishing. The novel made the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list. In 2015, it was a recipient of the Davitt Award. Synopsis Jane, a single mother, is on her way to Pirriwee Public School in Sydney's Northern Beaches, where her son Ziggy is starting kindergarten. On the way, she meets Madeline, another mother with a daughter of the same age. Madeline's friend Celeste is also sending her twin sons, Max and Josh, to school. The two strike up a friendship with Jane. All three of them have their own problems: Madeline is resentful that her daughter from her previous marriage is growing close to her ex-husband's new wife, Bonnie; Celeste is physically abused by her rich banker husband, Perry; and Jane was raped and left to raise her son Ziggy on her own. To make matters worse for her, Ziggy is accused of bullying Amabella, his future classmate, during orientation. As months pas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In Australian Literature
This is a list of the historical events and publications of 2015 in Australian literature. Major publications Literary fiction * Tony Birch – ''Ghost River'' * Geraldine Brooks – ''The Secret Chord'' * Stephen Daisley – ''Coming Rain'' * Gregory Day – ''Archipelago of Souls'' * Peggy Frew – ''Hope Farm'' * Susan Johnson – ''The Landing'' * Gail Jones – ''A Guide to Berlin'' * Myfanwy Jones – ''Leap'' * Mireille Juchau – ''The World Without Us'' * Malcolm Knox – ''The Wonder Lover'' * Amanda Lohrey – ''A Short History of Richard Kline'' * A. S. Patrić – '' Black Rock White City'' * Steve Toltz – ''Quicksand'' * Lucy Treloar – ''Salt Creek'' * Charlotte Wood – '' The Natural Way of Things'' Children's and Young Adult fiction * Nick Earls – ''New Boy'' * Mem Fox – '' This & That'' * Mem Fox – '' Nellie Belle'' * Andy Griffiths – ''The 65-Storey Treehouse'' * Maureen McCarthy – ''Stay With Me'' * Sophie Masson – ''Hunter's Moon'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burial Rites
''Burial Rites'' (2013) is a novel by Australian author Hannah Kent, based on a true story. Background Kent was given inspiration to write Burial Rites during her time as an exchange student in Iceland when she was 17, where she learnt the story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir. She then made it the topic of her honours degree at Flinders University, and the subject of her PhD, with additional mentoring being given by Geraldine Brooks, after this, Kent was awarded the Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript Award in 2011. Plot summary ''Burial Rites'' tells the story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a servant in northern Iceland who was condemned to death after the murder of two men, one of whom was her employer, and became the last woman put to death in Iceland. Notes * ''Burial Rites'' was included in the VCE text response texts from 2014. * Dedication: For my Family * Included in the QCAA prescribed text list in 2020. Reviews * ''The Guardian'' * ''Sydney Review of Books'' I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Horse (Brown Novel)
''Dark Horse'' (2013) is a crime novel by Australian author Honey Brown. It won the Davitt Award for Best Adult Novel in 2014. Plot summary On Christmas Day Sarah Barnard escapes her disapproving parents by taking her trusted but damaged black mare Tansy into the Tasmanian mountains. Trapped by a sudden storm she takes shelter but slowly comes to realise that she is not alone. Notes * Dedication: Where is the rich, dark earth, brown and moist? Where is the smell of rain dripping from gum trees? -John Marsden, ''The Rabbits'' Reviews Karen Chisholm in ''The Newtown Review of Books'' cited the novel's suspense as a major attraction: "There are a few authors out there who write books that just about guarantee that sleep will be lost, and lights will be left on for quite some time after finishing them, and as with Brown’s previous work, ''Dark Horse'' has this effect. The reader knows that not everything will be as it appears. The worry sets in early and doesn’t let up." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 In Australian Literature
This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2014. Major publications Literary fiction * Belinda Alexandra - '' Sapphire Skies'' * Emily Bitto – ''The Strays'' * Peter Carey – ''Amnesia'' * Elizabeth Harrower – ''In Certain Circles'' * Sonya Hartnett – '' Golden Boys'' * Janette Turner Hospital – ''The Claimant'' * Wendy James – ''The Lost Girls'' * Sofie Laguna – ''The Eye of the Sheep'' * Joan London – '' The Golden Age'' * Suzanne McCourt – ''The Lost Child'' * Gerald Murnane – ''A Million Windows'' * Omar Musa – ''Here Come the Dogs'' * Favel Parrett – ''When the Night Comes'' * Christine Piper – '' After Darkness'' * Craig Sherborne – ''Tree Palace'' * Inga Simpson – ''Nest'' * Graeme Simsion – ''The Rosie Effect'' * Rohan Wilson – ''To Name Those Lost'' Children's and Young Adult fiction * Trace Balla – ''Rivertime'' * Karen Foxlee – ''Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy'' * Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 In Australian Literature
This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2013. Events * James Ley launches the ''Sydney Review of Books'' to provide "an opportunity for Australia's critics to rediscover the art of literary criticism". * The longlist for the inaugural Stella Prize is announced. * The shortlist of the Miles Franklin Award contains only female writers for the first time. * Nicole Bourke, writing under the pseudonym "N. A. Sulway", becomes the first Australian writer to win the James Tiptree, Jr. Award for her novel '' Rupetta''. * Aora Children's Literature Research Centre in Sydney closes after 12 years of operation. Major publications Literary fiction * Debra Adelaide – ''Letter to George Clooney'' * Steven Carroll – '' A World of Other People'' * J. M. Coetzee – ''The Childhood of Jesus'' * Richard Flanagan – '' The Narrow Road to the Deep North'' * Andrea Goldsmith – ''The Memory Trap'' * Ashley Hay – ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 In Australian Literature
This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2012. Events *Clive James is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for "services to literature and the media" in the Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honours List. *Five literary figures are named in the Australia Day Honours: Paul Brunton, Stuart Macintyre, Roy Masters, Ros Pesman and Carol Woodrow. * Peter Carey is the recipient of the Bodleian Libraries' 2012 Bodley Medal. The medal is awarded by the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford "to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the worlds in which the Bodleian is active: literature, culture, science, and communication". *Incoming Premier Campbell Newman cancels the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards. *In response, a week later, the new Queensland Literary Awards are announced. The awards use a crowd-funding campaign to raise the prize-money for their initial set of awards. *Sophie Cunn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Mallard And The Epic Fight That Proved His Innocence
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
