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Jacqueline Harvey has combined a successful career in education with her love of a good story. She is the author of 14 novels for younger readers and a picture book, THE SOUND OF THE SEA, which was awarded Honour Book in the 2006 Children’s Book Council Awards. Her bestselling Alice-Miranda series centres on the life of Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones, a perpetually positive and determined seven year old who takes herself off to boarding school because it appeals to her sense of adventure. The first book in the series, Alice-Miranda At School was released in Australia in February 2010 with Alice-Miranda On Holiday, Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead, Alice-Miranda At Sea, Alice-Miranda In New York, Alice-Miranda Shows the Way and Alice-Miranda In Paris following at six month intervals. Jacqueline is currently contracted to write 12 Alice-Miranda books. She has a new series for younger readers (5-9 year olds) which launched in Australia in September 2012. Jacqueline is contracted to write eight Clementine-Rose books with Random House Australia. For more information go to www.jacquelineharvey.com.au

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Alice-Miranda In New York Launch in Wahroonga Park


Hello Friends,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of my friends who came today to help me celebrate the launch of Alice-Miranda In New York. We had sunshine, tasty hot dogs and gelato that was 'the bomb'. It was amazing to see so many girls dressed up as me or in their finest New York City style - congratulations to the winners of the lookalike competition - I'm so glad that Dorothy from Random House had to choose because it was too hard! The wonderful people at Novella Bookshop did the best job and I know my best grown up friend Jacqueline Harvey is thrilled with what a great day it was. I'm sure there must have been some people in the park wondering what was going on. And the music was fantastic thanks to Anna, who is a gorgeous friend of mine.
I can't wait to show you all the photographs - there will be some here and some on Jacqueline Harvey's website at www.jacquelineharvey.com.au
Can't wait to see you at the next launch and I hope you enjoy reading Alice-Miranda In New York!
lots of love,
Wahroonga Park -  sunny scene
Alice-Miranda xoxoxo

Friday, January 27, 2012

Alice-Miranda In New York Launch Party - Sunday 12 February

We ♥ Alice-Miranda

ALICE-MIRANDA IN NEW YORK

official book launch with author JACQUELINE HARVEY

Join us for a special New York-themed lunch in our very own ‘Central Park’. We’re serving 5-star
hot dogs and custom made gelato from two amazing carts.

Date: Sunday 12
February, 2012
Time: 12 noon – 2.30pm
Venue: Wahroonga Park Rotunda and Lawn,
Cnr Illoura Ave & Millewa Ave, Wahroonga 2076

What to bring:
Picnic rugs and/or chairs
Cost: $15.00 per
person – includes hot dog with all the trimmings, your choice of gelato,
juice/water
Guests are encouraged to dress as their favourite Alice-Miranda character or in NYC-style
Plenty of free parking around Wahroonga Park


Bookings at Novella
Fine Books, Cards & Gifts
5 Railway Avenue
Wahroonga 2076
Telephone: 02 94893128
Email: info@novellafinebooks.com.au

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Happy New Year!

Hello Friends,

I can't believe that it's 2012 already. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas - I spent it with all of the people I love the best in the world; Mummy and Daddy, Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Lawrence, Granny, Mrs Oliver, Shilly, Max, Mr and Mrs Greening, Heinrich and Lily and of course Poppy and Jasper. Daisy and Granny Bert were there too - and Granny was dancing with Daddy to funny old Christmas tunes. The only people who were missing were Millie and Jacinta but they spent Christmas with their families and we did catch up for New Year. I've recently had the most amazing adventure in New York City and in less than a month you'll be able to read all about it, when Alice-Miranda In New York hits the shops. My best grown up friend, Jacqueline Harvey is busy making arrangements for a very exciting launch - so please come back again soon for all the details. I can't wait, because later this year the Winchesterfield Village Show is on and we're all hoping that Miss Grimm might allow the girls to go for the first time ever - that would be fantastic.
See you soon.
Lots of love,
Alice-Miranda xoxox

Friday, December 2, 2011

Signing at Wahroonga Fair this Sunday 4 December

Hello Friends,
My best grown up friend, Jacqueline Harvey will be signing copies of my Alice-Miranda adventures outside the Novella Bookshop at Wahroonga from 11.00am on Sunday morning.  If you're in the area please come and say hello - I know she would love to meet you!
Lots of love,
Alice-Miranda xxx

Thursday, November 10, 2011

A new adventure is on its way!


Hello Friends,
I have been a little quiet on my blog lately because I've been terribly busy helping my best grown up friend Jacqueline Harvey finishing my latest adventure, Alice-Miranda In New York. It's almost done and I can't wait until it comes out in Australia in February next year. It seems like a way off but when I think about it, it's less than four months. Time flies! New York was great fun and there were lots of unexpected adventures - it truly is the most amazing city. I can give you a sneak peak of the cover. That's me in Central Park - which really must be the best park in the whole world.
Have a wonderful week!
Lots of love,
Alice-Miranda xxx

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Sydney Children's Festival Saturday 1 October

Hello Friends,
If you want something fun to do tomorrow I can highly recommend that you head out to Carriageworks and meet my best grown up friend Jacqueline Harvey who will be having fun as part of the Blue Team in the Books and Brains Quiz, then spending 15 minutes talking about me and my adventures. The Quiz is on at 12.00 and then Short and Sharp starts at 1.00pm.
Hope to see you there.
Lots of love,
Alice-Miranda xxx

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Alice-Miranda In New York Coming Soon

Hello Friends,
I hope you're having a lovely holiday if you're off school at the moment. My best grown up friend, Jacqueline Harvey has been very busy helping me put the finishing touches to my latest story, Alice-Miranda In New York which will be released in Australia on 1 February 2012. I had such wonderful time in the Big Apple and I can't wait to share my adventures with you.
Best wishes,
Alice-Miranda xx
PS I will post a draft of the cover as soon as I can.