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Rosanne Hawke Rosanne Hawke i(A14205 works by) (a.k.a. Rosanne Joy Trevilyan; Rosanne Joy Hawke; Myrgh Trevelyan)
Born: Established: 1953 Penola, Penola area, South East South Australia, South Australia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Flying Blind Rosanne Hawke , Capalaba : Rhiza Press , 2021 21007206 2021 single work novel young adult

'In Flying Blind, musical 15-year-old Essie is missing her dad; her friend at school is treating her strangely and a new boy with an army of siblings moves into their coastal town from the Outback. 

'If this isn’t enough to deal with, a junior lifesaver sweeps her out of the sea when she’s hightailing it to the shore after sighting a fin. It was a dolphin after all, so she wasn’t really in trouble. 

'Does that mean he likes her? 

'Sometimes searching for significance and trying to fit in will lead to blind loyalties before we can recognise our true friends.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Fozia and the Quest of Prince Zal Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2021 19703279 2021 single work children's fiction children's

''Fozia noticed smoke from the chimney curling to the sky. The brick kiln was working again but she didn't want to go there. She couldn't let the kiln owner see her.'

'Twelve-year-old Fozia has survived the worst flood in Pakistan's history. But her life will never be the same. With her little sister gone and her parents missing, Fozia now lives with Jehan's family in a new village, hoping that one day she will see her family again. But after returning to her old home and coming face to face with the brick-kiln owner, Fozia realises there is much more at stake if she's made to pay back her family's debt to the owner.

'To escape her new reality, Fozia tells her friends a fairytale about Prince Zal. He rides a magic carpet on a quest to find his little sister, battling leopards and hidden serpents along the way. But can Prince Zal succeed in his quest if the truth behind Fozia's story is revealed?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Chandani and the Ghost of the Forest Rosanne Hawke , Lenore Penner , Lara Cooper (illustrator), Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2019 15397387 2019 single work picture book children's

'In the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains, monkeys flitted from tree to tree and fish shone silver in the stream. Hidden there lived a beast that villagers rarely saw: the Ghost of the Forest.

'Once, the slave girl Chandani lived near the mysterious forest, dreaming of kindness. Her work was never done or good enough for her mistress. She longed for her home and family. Then she discovered the Ghost of the Forest and her world changed forever.

'A heartfelt fable of friendship and courage, Chandani and the Ghost of the Forest reminds us that hope can be found even in dark places.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Finding Kerra Rosanne Hawke , Capalaba : Rhiza Press , 2018 14027593 2018 single work novel young adult

'It’s been six months since Jaime Richards’ best friend died. Everyone still gives the incident a wide berth with a polite ‘How are you now?’ But she’s not all right. So for the school holidays, Jaime decides to head Far North to Blake Townsend’s station home. He’s has always been the one to listen, but she soon realises that Blake isn’t always the guy she knew at school. Not only does she find out he has a sister, Kerra, whom he’s never mentioned, but Jaime discovers what a devastating effect a mysterious secret has on the Townsend family. Kerra has believed a lie all her life and through storytelling, Jaime hopes to unearth the secret before it’s too late. Sometimes we just need to know we are loved. A heartfelt tale of belonging, love and the healing power of story.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Liana's Dance Rosanne Hawke , Capalaba : Rhiza Press , 2017 12845456 2017 single work novel young adult

'Sixteen-year-old Liana Bedford lives in constant fear. Political tensions in Pakistan are rising and terrorist attacks are becoming an everyday norm. As a Pakistani-Australian, she could be the next target. When her school friends are taken hostage by terrorists, Liana's world disappears overnight. Alongside her new teacher, Mr Kimberley, she must journey through rural Pakistan in a bid to find them and bring them home. But Mr Kimberley has a secret, and to save him and her friends, Liana must overcome her fears. And dance for her life. An unforgettable story about one Pakistani-Australian's will to survive. Liana's Dance is a stand alone novel from Rosanne Hawke, inspired by a character from Rosanne's Beyond Borders series.' 

1 1 y separately published work icon Jehan and the Quest of the Lost Dog Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2017 11496598 2017 single work children's fiction children's

Jehan closed his eyes to pray, then opened them again. It wasn’t a dream. The water was still there – the biggest flood he had seen in his life. 

'For nine-year-old Jehan, life in Pakistan is just as it should be. He attends school, plays cricket with his little brother and fetches water for his family. But when the monsoon unleashes a catastrophic flood, Jehan is swept away from his village and becomes trapped in a tree. 

'Jehan stays alive by rescuing things from the floodwater, but as the days pass with no sign of help, Jehan starts to despair. Will he ever see his family again? 

'Then Jehan rescues a dog and he is no longer alone. But why does the dog keep swimming away? Where is she going? 

'Eventually, Jehan must follow the lost dog into the floodwater. But will the dog’s quest lead them to safety? Or to more danger? 

'Sensitively told, this important story brings home the horrific reality of natural disasters on the lives of children, families and communities around the world, but celebrates need for hope, kindness and resilience that these situations inspire in their aftermath. ' (Publication summary)
 

1 y separately published work icon The War Within Rosanne Hawke , Capalaba : Rhiza Press , 2016 9909994 2016 single work novel young adult

'Australian teenager, Jaime Richards, returns to her dear Pakistan in the second book of the Beyond Borders series.

'The old world charm is still there – the villages, the bazaars and the mysterious rugs – but Jaime no longer feels safe and confident in this new Pakistan.

'Taken at gunpoint into Afghanistan, Jaime and her friends are caught up in a shadowy secret world of intrigue and terrorism. Will they escape the Mujahadeen fighting their holy war? Or will the wars within themselves consume them?

'For Jaime, this trip is to prove painful enough to change her life forever, yet rest the ghosts of her past.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Tales of Jahani Rosanne Hawke , 2016 St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2016 9653412 2016 series - author novel fantasy
1 2 y separately published work icon The Leopard Princess Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2016 9653350 2016 single work novel fantasy young adult

'After finding her place with the nomads, fourteen-year-old Jahani feels like she finally belongs although she is constantly missing her protector Azhar. With her red hair dyed black, she is safely hidden from the tyrants and war lords who have relentlessly pursued her in their quest to rule the Mughal Empire's northern kingdoms. But after an attack on the nomad camp, Jahani's world is again turned upside down. Soon she is fleeing with the nomad prince Rahul. Will their journey to the Qurraqorum Mountains lead Jahani to danger or to her destiny?"' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Beyond Borders Rosanne Hawke , 2016 Capalaba : Wombat Books , 2016- 9589229 2016 series - author novel young adult
1 y separately published work icon Dear Pakistan Rosanne Hawke , Capalaba : Rhiza Press , 2016 9589239 2016 single work novel young adult

'Jamie Richards has spent most of her life in Pakistan and returning to Australia seems like another planet compared to the country she has left behind. Here in Australia, boys try to kiss her, men wear shorts and everyone says 'cool' all the time. How will she ever know the right things to say or do or wear? After all, this is meant to be her own culture. This is a story of living beyond borders, and discovering the gift of adapting to new cultures, especially one’s own.' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon Daughter of Nomads Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2016 9173961 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'First moon of summer, 1662: On the edge of the Mughal Empire, fourteen-year-old Jahani lives with her mother in the village of Sherwan. Surrounded by the majestic snow-topped mountains, her life is happy but simple; Jahani enjoys spending time with her best friend Sameela who is about to be married. So why is Jahani plagued by dreams of fire and a child who has lost her mother? And why does she feel like she doesn't belong?

'After Jahani and Sameela are attacked in the bazaar, Jahani discovers all is not as it seems. Before long, Jahani is fleeing on a warhorse with the mysterious protector Azhar. Surrounded by deceit and danger, Jahani does not know who to trust as Azhar leads her higher north over treacherous terrain towards the fabled Qurraqoram Mountains. But when they reach their destination, will Jahani find out the truth and be in control of her own destiny?' (Publication summary)

1 7 y separately published work icon The Truth About Peacock Blue Rosanne Hawke , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2015 8883744 2015 single work novel young adult

'Everything changes for Aster the night her brother dies. Suddenly she's the only hope of the family, and instead of an early marriage to a boy from her small village in Pakistan, her parents decide to send her to the government high school in her brother's place. Aster is excited about this unexpected opportunity for a career, but, as a Christian, she is unprepared her for the difficulties of attending a Muslim school: her fellow students are far from welcoming and one of her teachers takes an instant dislike to her. One day, she is accused of intentionally making a spelling mistake to insult the holy prophet. Her teacher is incensed and accuses her of blasphemy. A violent crowd forms outside the school and Aster is taken to jail to be tried at a later date.

'A young social justice lawyer takes up her case, and Aster's Australian cousin, Maryam, starts an online campaign to free Aster. But will it be enough to save her?' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Kerenza : A New Australian Rosanne Hawke , Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015 8197805 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Kerenza isn’t sure about leaving her village in Cornwall and taking a ship to Australia, but she can be brave for her da’s sake. Where he sees a farm, she and her mam see endless bush and flies — millions of them — and hard work from dawn to dusk.

'It’s almost too much to bear, but the Mallee has its own beauty, and family and new-found friends might just make it her home.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon Kelsey and the Quest of the Porcelain Doll Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2014 7065868 2014 single work novel children's young adult

'A beautifully written story of love, adversity and adventure from award-winning author Rosanne Hawke.

'When eight-year-old Kelsey goes to Pakistan so her mum and dad can help flood victims, she's miserable. It means missing out on the fun she had planned with her friends – including her birthday party.

'To ease her homesickness, Kelsey talks to her nanna on Skype. Together they create a story about a porcelain doll that nanna sends from Australia. As Kelsey waits for the doll to arrive they imagine the doll's adventures across Pakistan.

'With her new friend Shakila, Kelsey learns more about her new country and the people who live there.

'But how will the doll's quest end? Will Kelsey ever receive her nanna's gift?' (Publication abstract)

1 5 y separately published work icon Shahana Rosanne Hawke , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2013 Z1933669 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Open your eyes. We will not hurt you.'
The boy quietens; his eyes open.
'Where are you from?' The boy stares at them both; then says, 'Who will you tell?'


Shahana lives alone with her young brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides Kashmir in two. Life is hard, but Shahana ekes out a living with her beautiful embroidery. Then she finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is from across the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk by sheltering him. But how can she give Zahid up to the authorities when she knows he'll be imprisoned - or worse? An unforgettable novel about one young girl in war-torn Kashmir.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 5 y separately published work icon Sailmaker Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2013 Z941415 2013 single work 'Joel has a mystery to solve when he finds an abandoned tinny in the bay, a tinny that belongs on the lighthouse island. And if that's not strange enough, the sailmaker who lives alone on the island tells Joel and Mei that the lighthouse ghost is back, creating havoc in the night. Joel and Mei have to get to the bottom of all this, even while Joel's mind is full of a greater anxiety: how can he make sure that Dev Eagle, his adopted dad, doesn't walk out on him?' (Source: NLA).
1 2 y separately published work icon Killer Ute Rosanne Hawke , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2012 Z1924892 2012 single work children's fiction children's

'Get your heart racing in this gripping thriller from Rosanne Hawke - the conclusion to a high-octane trilogy.

'Joel Billings is in trouble...again. After being threatened by his jailbird father, Joel is packed off to a sleepy beachside town for a holiday with his biker foster dad, Dev. Only when a monster ute runs them off the road does Joel begin to suspect that all is not as it seems.

'Who is driving the killer ute? And why are they after Joel?

'As danger mounts, Joel and Dev are forced further into hiding. But a killer ute isn't all Joel has to fear. Will Dev still want to be his dad even though he's a magnet for trouble?

'This exhilarating action-adventure is the third and final in a trilogy for middle-reader boys, which began with The Keeper and Sailmaker.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 Trading Children : Rosanne Hawke on Writing Mountain Wolf Rosanne Hawke , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Winter vol. 20 no. 2 2012; (p. 11-12)
1 11 y separately published work icon Mountain Wolf Rosanne Hawke , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2012 Z1853188 2012 single work novel young adult ‘Razaq Nadeem lives in the tribal area of Kala Dhaka, known as Black Mountain, in Pakistan. When an earthquake strikes the area, and his family is lost, Razaq is told by his dying father to flee to Rawalpindi, where his uncle Kamil lives. ‘In the aftermath of the quake, all is chaos. Razaq attends a school set up by aid workers for the homeless, learns some English and helps with the younger boys. But danger is around every corner. Razaq is sold into slavery by a man preying on orphans in the area and desperate to escape the virtual imprisonment of washing dishes in a teashop for no wages, he heads for the streets, only to be betrayed and returned. Razaq′s unusual and exotic looks attract the attention of a customer at the teashop, with disastrous results. Sold once more, he must watch as Tahira, a girl he becomes fond of, is sold to a rich man. Razaq and Tahira meet again, but despair of their fate as they grow older. A way out is eventually offered by Majeed, a social worker, but only after a hair-raising escape’ (Source: publisher's blurb).
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