Sally Murphy is a mother, wife, teacher, speaker, website
manager, reviewer, and, of course, author. She was born in Perth
and now lives in Dalyellup, Western Australia. In 2001 she decided
to dedicate herself to her dream of becoming a children’s author
and has now published 28 books. As well as writing for children
Sally is also a children’s book reviewer who runs the review site
www.aussiereviews.com. Her first illustrated verse novel with
Walker Books Australia, Pearl Verses the World (illustrated by
Heather Potter) won the children’s book category for the Indie Book
of the Year awards, 2009; was awarded Honour Book in the Younger
Readers category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the
Year Awards, 2010; and won the Speech Pathology Australia Book of
the Year Awards, 2010, Best Book for Language Development, Upper
Primary (8-12 years).Toppling (illustrated by Rhian Nest James) has
won the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, Children’s Book -
Mary Ryan’s Award, 2010 and the Children’s Book for the 2010
Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. It has also been
short-listed for the 2010 Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the
Year Awards, Upper Primary category and the 2011 Children’s Book
Council of Australia Awards, Younger Readers Notable Books.
Gabriel Evans currently lives in Western Australia. He was very
young when he picked up a paintbrush and discovered he could make
marks on paper. Gabriel decided to make this new discovery his
profession. Since then he has created paintings using watercolour,
gouache, inks, pencils, charcoal and oil. Gabriel co-created a
family greeting card line under the name “Creations in a Teapot”
(www.creationinateapot.com). He’s never had to buy a greeting card
since. Gabriel’s studio is very messy as he believes creativity is
found in clutter. Walker Stories: Annie’s Snails (written by Dianne
Wolfer) was his first book.
This is a beautifully-crafted, sensitive and touching creation from
an author who knows verse novels very, very well. The depth of her
characters, the emotional responses and fears, the gentle hope, is
heart-wrenching in all manner of ways...
Beautiful.
*Kids' Book Review*
Sally Murphy’s books are written with a poet’s hand and heart. Not
only are you gently drawn into a world where you love her
characters and are desperate to know their fates, you find yourself
laughing and crying, knowing you have been somewhere very
special.
*ABC Radio Central West NSW Deborah Abela*
A moving verse novel by Sally Murphy with line drawings by Gabriel
Evans that will tug at the heart strings of primary aged
readers
*ABC Radio QLD*
I would recommend Roses are Blue to my friends because it’s a
change from the other sorts of books we read and it could be a true
story.
*Alphabet Soup*
This book is sure to be loved by any mother who reads it as it’s
really a tribute to motherhood and is sure to tug at
heartstrings.
*Australian Childrens Poetry*
This is one of the most moving stories for younger readers that I
have ever read.
*Bobs Books Blog*
I love the visual aspect of the text on the page and the brevity of
words which creates more impact connecting emotionally with the
reader
*Booktrailers4kidsandya*
Murphy is simply master at massaging sensitive issues into refined,
understated yet terrifically moving poetic verse. Her words whisper
across the pages with the soft intensity of a mountain breeze. They
are beautiful and arresting; a joy to read.
*Boomerang Books*
Sally deals with some of the darker moments of life with care and
at all times she uses her powerful writing to shine the light of
hope through the darkness.
*Children's Books Daily*
(Sally Murphy) tackles difficult subject matter but handles it
effortlessly, creating the perfect book for parents to teach their
children to confront complex situations.
*Creative Kids Tales*
A gem of a book.
*Dale Harcombe*
This is a heartwarming story about compassion, understanding and
trust.
*Deescribe Writing*
A gentle yet uncompromising tale, Roses are Blue is about loss,
pain and hope.
*Good Reading Magazine*
A heart-warming story dealing with grief, tragedy, and change
*Karen Tyrell*
Heart-warming, sensitive and full of love and friendship, this
story will be enjoyed by girls in Grade 4 and up.
*Lamont Books*
Roses are Blue deftly enters Amber Rose’s world - making it
believable for children who read it, and a vivid remember for
adults of how deeply our early school experiences were felt.
*NZ Booksellers Blog*
I love this book. I think it would be a wonderful book to read in
class.
*NZ Poetry Box*
Sally Murphy's free verse novel is a poignant story of young Amber
Rose and her new mum who has changed dramatically after an
accident.
*ReadPlus*
I simply adored it.
*The Diva Booknerd*
This is a very positive, uplifting story that will move readers to
think about what it means to be ‘different’.
*The Kids Bookshop*
Expertly told in verse this is a story to pull on your
heartstrings… a great read.
*YARR-A*
Roses are Blue is a very good verse novel.
*Magpies Magazine*
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