Marcia Vaughan werd bibliothecaris met het doel kinderen te inspireren om te lezen, en begon al snel haar eigen boeken te schrijven. Haar eerste twee verhalen werden nooit gepubliceerd, maar haar derde, geïllustreerd door Pamela Lofts, werd in 1984 uitgebracht en wordt nu beschouwd als een klassieker van de Australische kinderliteratuur. Vaughan richtte zich op het creëren van verhalen die bij jonge lezers de liefde voor boeken en verhalen aanwakkeren.
A young heroine courageously manages a lighthouse during a fierce winter storm, stepping in for her father. Her bravery and determination play a crucial role in rescuing numerous lives at sea, highlighting themes of resilience and heroism in the face of adversity. This dramatic true story showcases her pivotal actions and the impact of her unwavering spirit during a critical time.
When a small blue teddy bear falls out of a moving recreational vehicle in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, two native bears-Black Bear and Brown Bear-agree to help reunite Blue Bear with his family.The bears only know that Blue Bear's boy lives in a "shiny silver box with wheels." Down the mountains, through the forests, and across the saltwater, the three bears encounter eagles, seals, skunks, and many other Pacific Northwest animals along their way. This is a charming story with a happy ending and no Goldilocks. The book features Jeremiah Trammel's beautiful oil-painted illustrations, which are sure to engage children and parents alike.