Ursula Dubosarsky
Ursula Dubosarsky is widely regarded as one of the most talented and original writers in Australia today. She is the author of many outstanding books, both for young adults and for children, and has won several national literary awards. In 2007 The Red Shoe won the Queensland Premiers Award, the NSW State Literary Award - Young Adult, and was an Honour Book in the CBC Book of the Year Award: Older Readers. Ursula has a PhD in English literature from Macquarie University, and lives in Sydney with her family.
Books by Ursula Dubosarsky
The Magnificent Hercules Quick
Published: August 2021
An Australia Reads exclusive story about a boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the current Australian Children's Laureate and the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.
Ask Hercules Quick
Published: February 2021
A hilarious and entertaining story about a boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the current Australian Children's Laureate and the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.
Pierre's Not There
Published: November 2020
A girl who transforms into a dog, a magic puppet show with the power to change lives and a story about the mysteries of the imagination from Ursula Dubosarsky, the Australian Children's Laureate.
Ask Hercules Quick
Published: October 2019
A hilarious and entertaining story about a boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.
Brindabella
Published: March 2018
From an extraordinary novelist and an award-winning illustrator comes this lyrical and unforgettable story about a boy and the untameable wildness of a hand-reared joey.
The Blue Cat
Published: March 2017
From the multi-award-winning author of The Red Shoe comes a haunting story about a boy who can't - or won't - speak about his past in war-torn Europe, and his friendship with a young Australian girl.
Reindeer's Christmas Surprise
Published: October 2015
This distinctly Australian Christmas story about the joy of giving and the importance of family was created by the highly acclaimed picture book team of Ursula Dubosarsky and Sue deGennaro.
The Talkative Tombstone: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 6
Published: October 2014
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives -- Coco Carlomagno, the easily startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
The Quivering Quavers: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 5
Published: July 2014
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives -- Coco Carlomagno, the easily startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
The Dismal Daffodil: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 4
Published: April 2014
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
The Missing Mongoose: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 3
Published: June 2013
The third delightfully funny detective story and puzzle book for 6 to 8 year olds from a bestselling duo.
The Looming Lamplight: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 2
Published: May 2013
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1
Published: April 2013
Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this series of stories about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta.
The Golden Day
Published: April 2011
A beautiful, haunting novel from the author of the multi-award-winning The Red Shoe. Set in 1967, and imbued with the atmosphere and psychological intrigue of Picnic at Hanging Rock.
The Red Shoe
Published: April 2006
From one of Australia's finest writers for young people comes this evocative novel juxtaposing the inner life of three girls, the undercurrents of their parents' marriage and the political dramas of the adult world.
