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Norman Jorgensen Norman Jorgensen i(A55903 works by)
Born: Established: Broome, Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Norman Jorgensen grew up in rural Western Australia and later moved to Perth.

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y separately published work icon The Wreckers' Revenge Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2019 15650835 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Red Read doesn’t set out to find trouble, but trouble sure has a way of finding him. Expelled from school, he is whisked off by Captain Black Bowen, one of  the most infamous smugglers ever to ply the coast of northern Australia in the early years of the twentieth century. Together they battle demon storms, crazed pirates and killer diseases while hunting down a great lost treasure. Non-stop action, adventure and excitement!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2020 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Older Readers
y separately published work icon The Smuggler's Curse Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2016 9659246 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Red Read’s life takes an alarming turn when his mother sells him to an infamous smuggler plying his trade off the north-west coast in the closing days of the 19th century. From terrifying encounters with cut-throat pirates to battling the forces of nature in a tropical typhoon, Red is in for the adventure of a lifetime.' (Publication summary)

2017 winner West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Older Readers
y separately published work icon The Last Viking Returns Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2014 7664777 2014 single work picture book children's

'Josh is as brave as a Viking warrior. And not much can scare a Viking. But when the two littlest Vikings go berserk, Josh, Grandpa and Viking World are all in for a rocky ride.' (Publication summary)

2014 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction Children's Division Best Children's Fiction
2015 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Picture Books
2015 winner West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Hoffman Award
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