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Jess Black Jess Black i(A138325 works by)
Also writes as: J. S. Black
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Jess Black has written for children's television, the Bindi Wildlife Adventure series and the RSPCA Animal Tales series. She has lived in Newcastle with her husband and two children.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Mr Walker and the Dessert Delight Melbourne : Puffin , 2019 15643709 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'There's a special anniversary celebration happening at the hotel and everyone is excited – especially Mr Walker! A famous chef is flown in for the event, and although she is all smiles and sweet delights, Chef Remy is none too pleased about sharing his kitchen. Mr Walker smells trouble . . . big trouble indeed.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book
y separately published work icon The Tales of Mr Walker Melbourne : Puffin , 2018 14971964 2018 selected work children's fiction short story children's

'On a brilliant autumn’s day, Mr Walker arrives at the grandest hotel in town. While things get off to a wobbly start, this charming labrador is determined to put his best paw forward. And it’s just as well because the most unexpected adventures await . . .

'The Tales of Mr Walker contains four delightful stories inspired by the real-life Mr Walker, a Guide Dog Ambassador who now calls Park Hyatt Melbourne home.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2019 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children
2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book
2019 longlisted Indie Awards Children's
y separately published work icon Eve and the Last Dragon Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2016 9286274 2016 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Eve turns up unannounced at her Nan's house with Oscar in tow. It's time to open the wooden box. The one her Nan had warned them was far too dangerous to go near. A crystal dragon figurine thrusts Oscar and Eve into a medieval world of dragon slayers, fire breathing dragons, castles and moats. It's a world at war. Can Eve and Oscar befriend these creatures and help save them from extinction? ' (Publication summary)

2017 shortlisted REAL Awards Fiction for Older Readers
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