Books by Allan Baillie

7 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the My Australian Story and My Story series, Allan Baillie writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance, friendship & loyalty.

Series

Riding with Thunderbolt
My Australian Story
1 book · Ages 4–11
Riding with Thunderbolt: The Diary of Ben Cross
My Story
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Little Brother
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For children exploring stories of resilience and hope in the face of profound loss and separation, this book tells a gri
Ages 9–13
Cover of Wreck
Wreck
Allan Baillie
Reene and Ian brave the aftermath of a cyclone only to find a rusty freighter washed ashore. Drawn by its mystery, they
Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
Drac and the Gremlin
Bawshou Rescues the Sun: A Han Folktale
The Excuse
Ages 8–11
6 books
Drac and the Gremlin
Bawshou Rescues the Sun: A Han Folktale
Little Brother
Ages 12–18
2 books
Little Brother
Wreck

Common Themes

Fear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltyAdventureJustice & FairnessCuriosity & WonderSurvival & WildernessTeamwork & Collaboration

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