Junior Fiction and Information Books
The WA authors found on this page write for primary school aged children, both stories (fiction or JF) and information books (non-fiction or J and a number).
Reading levels will vary, so read more about the book or have a look at it before you borrow or purchase it for your child. Some books stand alone, and others are part of a series. Many of the authors have been inspired by people and places from WA's history.
Click on the author's name and then the title of the book to find more information about it, and the public libraries in which it can be found. You can request it from another library if it is not available at your local library.
You can click the link next to their name to take you to their website. Over time more authors will be added to this page.
Jen Banyard (website)
Funny adventures featuring resourceful kids.
Cristy Burne (website)
An enjoyable series about Japanese demons.
David Caddy (website)
Hilarious stories,as well adventures inspired by local places.
Raewyn Caisley (website)
Stories for sports fans, and for emerging readers.
Anthony Eaton (website)
Nathan Nuttboard has a funny and interesting life...Tony has also written short stories for younger kids.
Elaine Forrestal (website)
Award winning author; some of her books are inspired by real places.
Mark Greenwood (website)
His tales of real people and events enthrall kids and adults alike.
Geoff Havel (website)
Stories that understand what it's like to be a kid.
Norman Jorgensen (website)
Enjoyable stories and thoughtful picture books for older kids.
Ezekiel Kwaymullina (website)
Unusual fantasy story, and picture books celebrating his Aboriginal heritage.
Julia Lawrinson (website)
Julia writes for all ages; engaging and honest stories about life and how we live it.
Mike Lefroy
Fascinating information books about Captain Cook, the Catalpa escape, HMAS Sydney as well as local shipwrecks.
Dave Luckett (website)
Wonderful fantasy stories with resourceful characters.
Jayne Lyons (website)
Very funny stories about life as a werewolf.
Meg McKinlay (website)
Great adventure stories for kids...fancy digging your own pool?
Gladys Milroy (video)
Lovely stories celebrating her Aboriginal heritage.
Sally Murphy (website)
Positive and affirming verse novels about life and how kids cope in all sorts of situations.
Ken Spillman (website)
Ken has written many books for adults and teens, as well as the successful 'Jake' series.
Briony Stewart (website)
Kumiko has adventures with dragons. Briony's Japanese heritage inspired these stories.
Page last updated: Monday 2 April 2012
