Ken Spillman: 6 books

It's the early 1990s and Gus Watson is learning how tough it is to become an adult. In three linked narratives, Across a Fluky Sea navigates four tumultuous years as Gus grapples with the vulnerabilities of love, the disintegration of his closest childhood friend, and a growing awareness that youth...

Magpie Mischief is an Amity Kids adventure, co-authored by acclaimed Australian writers Ken Spillman and Jon Doust, with illustrations by popular children's book illustrator James Foley. Smart and fiesty friends from different backgrounds, the Amity Kids go all out to meet any challenge that comes...

Disturbing the Peace is an Amity Kids adventure, co-authored by acclaimed Australian writers Ken Spillman and Jon Doust, with illustrations by popular children's book illustrator James Foley. Smart and fiesty friends from different backgrounds, the Amity Kids go all out to meet any challenge that...

Kidnapped! is an Amity Kids adventure, co-authored by acclaimed Australian writers Ken Spillman and Jon Doust, with illustrations by popular children's book illustrator James Foley. Smart and feisty friends from different backgrounds, the Amity Kids go all out to meet any challenge that comes their...

Nicholas Steyn is fourteen. Hes learning about kissing. Hes dreaming about a whole lot more."The Most Natural Thing" is a novella from the author of the award-winning "Love is a UFO". It is a sensitive portrayal of a teenage boy steering his way through a summer of desire, daydreams and disappointment. "A warm, perceptive reflection on growing up." Herald Sun

It wasn’t Radhika’s idea to move from India to some crazy place where kids are 49% fish. Even so, she’s wanted to go swimming since Day 1 in Australia, and is almost drowning in frustration over her mother’s queen- sized water phobia. When Radhika finally gets her chance, she faces a zillion...