Middle-Grade Books Archives

Tristan June 9, 2026

Raised By Wolves Book Reviews

The reviews are in! Raised By Wolves, the companion novel to Two Wolves is on the streets, or on the shelves, and I’ve … View Post

Tristan March 18, 2026

Upcoming Book Launch Events

Raised By Wolves, a follow-up to Two Wolves, is out 5 May so I’m touring five states, with book launches in Adelaide, Canberra and … View Post

Tristan January 5, 2026

Raised By Wolves cover reveal

Here is the cover for my new middle-grade novel, Raised By Wolves (out 1 May 2026)! A sequel to CBCA Honour Book, Two Wolves 🐺 🐺 , I’ve … View Post

Tristan December 1, 2025

WIN Books For Christmas!

WIN all of my crime-mystery-suspense novels, signed, for Christmas. Perfect for ages 10-14. Just follow me on Instagram and repost ♻️ this post. Or share … View Post

Tristan September 26, 2024

NEW Two Wolves Online Novel Study

The Two Wolves Novel Study, to be released 3 October 2024, aims to reimagine novel studies for upper primary and lower secondary learners. Designed to support … View Post

Tristan May 28, 2024

YABBA Awards shortlist 2024

Thanks to all who voted to create this year’s YABBA (Young Australians’ Best Book Awards) shortlist. I’m honoured that Scar Town was … View Post

Tristan November 2, 2023

Cop & Robber Wins YABBA & KOALA Awards

I’m excited to share that my middle-grade thriller novel Cop & Robber has won a YABBA (Young Australians’ Best Book Awards) and KOALA (… View Post

Tristan September 4, 2023

Meet the Creative Mind Behind Scar Town’s Book Design

It’s always nerve-racking seeing the cover of your book for the first time. The book you’ve spent years writing. In the case … View Post

Tristan August 16, 2023

SCAR TOWN TEACHERS’ RESOURCES

Teachers’ notes for my new novel Scar Town are now available here. The notes include an interview where I share the background and inspiration … View Post