Sandy Fussell


Sandy Fussell is an Australian author best known for her works in children’s literature. Her second novel, Polar Boy, was selected as the National Reading Day book for primary school students in 2009.

Biography

Fussell began writing as a mother-son writing project when one of her children had stopped reading. The project was eventually abandoned when she was told to "go write your own book".
Fussell works as a computer programmer and is passionate about using technology to encourage children to read and write. Her website, Samurai Kids, has been archived by the National Library of Australia's PANDORA Project, which provides long-term access to Australian online publications.

Published works

Samurai Kids series

  • White Crane
  • Owl Ninja
  • Shaolin Tiger
  • Monkey Fist
  • Fire Lizard
  • Golden Bat
  • Red Fox
  • ''Black Tengu''

    Others

  • Ratbags
  • Polar Boy
  • Jaguar Warrior
  • ''Sad the Dog''

    Awards

  • 2009 Short-Listed CBCA Children's Book of the Year, Polar Boy
  • 2009 Honour Book CBCA Junior Judges Project, Polar Boy
  • 2009 Short-Listed Sakura Medal Chapter Book, Samurai Kids Book 1 - White Crane
  • 2009 Panda Book Award Middle Readers, Polar Boy
  • 2010 CBCA Notable, Samurai Kids Book 3 - Shaolin Tiger
  • 2010 Shortlist Speech Pathology Book of the Year, ''Samurai Kids Book 3 - Shaolin Tiger''