Anne's Holiday (Paperback)

"Anne's Holiday" is a charming tale of a young girl's first experiences of the sea, friendship and fishing based on the author's own childhood growing up in Canberra and spending her summers in Narooma. The author's comprehension of a child's eyeview is endearingly accurate bringing the reader into Anne's world and the effect that new sights and feelings have on her sense of self and the world. The dialogue and the internal reflection are well-structured and believable, and Anne's adventurous nature sometimes makes her reactions to situations humorous, instantly engaging the reader with her colourful personality.