Hazel is beroemd om haar kinderboekklassieker over een nijlpaard die een succesvol musical inspireerde. Haar schrijfwerk omvat diverse genres, waaronder volwassen mysteries met unieke protagonisten, YA-romans geïnspireerd door persoonlijke ervaringen en meeslepende memoires. Een expeditie naar Antarctica voedde haar creativiteit, wat leidde tot eco-thrillers en prentenboeken. Door middel van workshops over het schrijven van familiegeschiedenissen en mentoring helpt Hazel anderen om hun eigen stem te vinden en voorouderlijke verhalen te ontdekken.
Featuring a whimsical cake-eating hippo on her roof, Hazel Edwards is a celebrated author with an OAM for literature and a vast literary legacy. She has nurtured thousands of book-children and mentored the Hazelnuts, showcasing her dedication to storytelling. Her work resonates with readers across 13 languages, highlighting her global impact and the diverse connections she has fostered through her writing.
"Stickybeak is an unforgettable school pet. He gets up to all sorts of mischief. Others think he's an ugly, noisy duckling. He thinks he's a person. We love him, but... when it was my turn to take him home, it was disaster plus!"--Back cover.
Focusing on the emotional needs of students, this book offers teachers practical resources such as discussion topics, play scripts, and engaging activities to help facilitate conversations about grief and loss. It aims to create a supportive environment where students can express and process their feelings, promoting emotional well-being within schools.
Designed for secondary school students, this resource offers play scripts and activities that facilitate the transition from school to work. It provides a realistic insight into various professions, trades, and careers, encouraging collaboration across subjects while helping students develop essential workplace skills.
Designed for educators, this resource book offers a variety of engaging classroom activities aimed at fostering creative thinking skills in middle primary to junior secondary students. It serves as a practical guide for teachers looking to enhance their students' learning experiences through innovative and interactive methods.
Scripts provide a safe space for hesitant students to embody characters, enabling them to explore personal issues and develop confidence through role-playing. This approach encourages self-expression and can help address real-life concerns in a supportive environment.