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25.01.2022 Thank you Sue Warren from Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe for this lovely review. Brolga Publishing 2017... ISBN: 9781925367935 RRP $19.99 Many of you will be familiar with Juliet’s recent picture book, Grace’s Mystery Seed, which has been widely praised and garnered considerable accolades and rightly so. However you may not be so well acquainted with her earlier novels which have also been positively received. Outback Wonder is Juliet’s third novel and eminently suitable for your readers who are embarking on their exploration of YA fiction particularly if they prefer a novel without the overt or possibly contentious aspects of some. Hannah is approaching her final year at school but is weighed down by the emotional upset caused by her parents’ separation. She is so depressed by this she feels she cannot even confide in her friends. Her father who had been unable to find work for some time, causing much of the reason behind the marriage breakdown, has finally found a job he loves out in the Flinders Ranges. The outback is so foreign a concept to Hannah that she cannot comprehend why anyone would want to go there and when her dad sends an email inviting her to visit during the holidays, she is beset with conflicting feelings. Though she misses her father terribly she has less than zero desire to visit the remote location and can only think of flies, snakes and endless desert landscapes not to mention no friends, holiday outings, shops and cinemas. Yet, when she arrives it doesn’t take long for her to become swept up in the unusual surroundings, the quirky characters and the unexpected delights which include opals and a certain good-looking young pilot named Sam. Along the way there is a wealth of description and vicarious observation of this stunning part of Australia. During her stay Hannah is able to come to terms to some extent with the dilemma she has faced and with Sam’s help begins to reconcile her resentment of her personal situation, and accompanying turmoil, with the reality that her parents have parted for their own reasons. For your girls aged from around 13 upwards who are looking for a novel that combines adventure, travel and romance this is a perfect choice. I can say only one particular point jarred with me which was within a reference to a photograph with koalas and the mention that Hannah was holding ‘the bear’ oops! Apart from that blip this would be a welcome addition to your shelves and a glimpse into a landscape that most likely will be unfamiliar to your readers but with a character with whom they can completely empathise.

24.01.2022 It always brightens my day when readers share their photos with me. Thank you.

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18.01.2022 It's always lovely to receive feedback about my books. Message I received: Hi Juliet, I read your last book Outback Wonder and I must congratulate you for the interesting and exciting story you wrote. It kept me on tenterhooks to see how it would end. I even cried towards the end. Good work. Keep it up. Nancy

14.01.2022 It always brightens my day when readers share their photos with me. Thank you. Have you read Outback Wonder? ‘When Hannah has her world turned upside down, going from city to the red outback of Australia she is left to wonder, ‘Why me?’ Waiting has been the worst part. The pain of not knowing his whereabouts and living each day like nothing had happened. The wound had become deeper. A startlingly beautiful story of finding oneself in even the most unexpected of places.'

13.01.2022 Another five star review. Thank you Annie. 'This lovely YA coming of age story was set in outback Australia, where the word sun burnt country is truly lived. We follow Hannah who is our protagonist and as we follow Hannah’s story, it feels like we are on a grand tour of the Australian Outback discovering the true scenery of Australia which is what I really liked about this book. This is the fourth book I have read by Juliet M. Sampson and I have to say I have enj...oyed each book for different reasons and I feel Juliet grows even more as an author upon each book she releases. As for this book, I found it was very engaging, easy to follow and it is definitely the setting that really caught my attention. I grew up in Sydney spending all my time in the suburbs and the city however my family are from country NSW so this book was like a home coming for me. This book really took the reader back to basics but it was a sacred simplicity that reminds us that life’s pleasures can be found in the simplest places. Congrats to Juliet for releasing this book, many thanks for sending me a copy!!' See more

13.01.2022 You can find out about this Australian animal and others in Outback Wonder. Set in South Australia, city girl Hannah visits some remote areas of inland Australia. Themes: Self discovery, adventure, travel, friendship, trust, relationships and romance.... Blurb: Outback Wonder: The Australian outback is not a place seventeen-year-old Hannah would choose to visit. But when her parents separate and her father moves to the Flinders Ranges, she’s left with little choice but to go. Expecting only boredom and isolation, Hannah is all the more surprised when she meets Sam, a friendly young pilot with a secret of his own. A sudden change of plans, sees them travelling together to remote areas where Hannah is forced to change her perspective and face her fears. Lost in these unfamiliar surroundings, Hannah realises that the worst situations can sometimes lead to the best discoveries.

06.01.2022 In Melbourne today, it's scorching weather so take care and stay safe and please remember to give your animals plenty of water too. Bryce is in a shady spot reading Outback Wonder.

06.01.2022 Officially signing off for 2018. And to all... A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes ...for the coming year." John Greenleaf Whittier See more

05.01.2022 News from Juliet.

05.01.2022 Outback Wonder was mentioned in the Adelaide newspaper (The Advertiser) as part of Fiona McIntosh's Alumni Successes.

02.01.2022 Have you read Outback Wonder?