Young adult novel: Beach Baby takes you to a territory where no girl should go. A place where the paths of innocence and experience collide, with devastating consequences.
Penguin Books Australia, 1997.
Australian Children’s Book Council – Notable Book 1998.
Complex issues are astutely interwoven to suggest underlying connections… The writing is cogent and the story compelling.
Viewpoint.
A mastery of style and deep knowledge of her characters.
Magpies magazine.
Emotionally disturbing yet frightfully realistic.
Sunshine Coast Daily.
Highly recommended as an unforgettable – and ultimately positive read.
Children’s Bookseller and Publisher.
Nicole Plüss 