Sue Lawson writes books for children and young adults. Her love for books began when she was a child on a farm in country Victoria where she spent her time reading, writing, listening to her father and grandfather’s stories and avoiding working with the cattle. These days, she's added stationery shops to her football obsession and when not writing, teaches and runs workshops for young people and adults. In 2012, Pan’s Whisper was short-listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, was a Notable Book at the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards and won the Australian Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature. You Don’t Even Know was short-listed for the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards in 2014. Sue’s website is www.suelawson.com.au
It’s great to see a book for younger readers addressing Indigenous
issues, and Australian writer Sue Lawson handles the subject with
pathos, honesty and humour.
*Books+Publishing*
An honest and well-balanced look at racial tensions in 1965
Australia that shows both the horrifying living conditions and
prejudice against Aborigines, and the few brave white men and women
demanding change. 4/5 Stars
*Brett Michael Orr*
At times some of the action is brutal, but I found it a brilliant,
evocative and gripping novel.
*103.1FM Grafton*
Lawson has managed to capture a pivotal moment in history that is
evocative in every sense, and completely remarkable in every
way.
*The Book Kat*
Sue Lawson's Freedom Ride is powerful historical fiction that
features an important milestone in the development of Aboriginal
rights...Lawson pulls no punches when it comes to the violence,
prejudice and segregation suffered by Indigenous people. It's a
tale of bravery and resilience in the face of an evil that blighted
our history and should never be forgotten.
*The Age*
This is an inspiring and historically significant work that forces
us to confront the racism of our past.
*Readings*
Freedom Ride is an important reminder that we still need people
brave enough to make a stand against injustice if we wish to have a
respectful, tolerant and inclusive society.
*Kids' Book Review*
Freedom Ride is an excellent fictional portrayal of how Perkins'
initiative was the first significant effort to raise awareness of
the conditions in which Aboriginal people were forced to live.
*Otago Daily Times*
This novel it is very well written
*Creative Kids Tales*
A perfect book to cover many areas of the Australian Curriculum,
this book would make for great classroom discussions.
*Lamont*
This compelling, charming novel is unflinching in its interrogation
of the role of the individual in history, and it captures a moment
of immense political change.
*Australian Book Review*
Lawson has captured the racism endemic in many of these small
towns.
*Reading Time*
This wonderfully written story brought me to tears as it went
through the year that changed Robbie’s life for good.
*YARRA*
Australia Day List
*Kids' Book Review*
Riveting and unforgettable, Sue Lawson has again created another
exceptional piece of historical fiction. Fast-paced with crisp and
precise writing, this book comes highly recommended.
*Buzz Words*
The true power of this novel lies in Lawson’s skill in character
and voice. Her ability to evoke the clumsy, self-conscious and
earnest actions of Robbie make him an endearing and true
character.
*mETAphor*
A recommended read.
*Magpies Magazine*
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