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Rose Impey

Rose Impey is an award-winning, best-selling author of children�s books. She was born and raised in England but currently lives in Queensland, Australia. Impey is celebrated for her writing about strong characters, with storylines touching on the importance of environmentalism and believing in oneself.

Impey was a reader from a young age, immersing herself in books and reading them to her brother. From this, she developed a passion for creating her own stories. After university, Impey started working as a teaching assistant and aspiring writer.

When she wasn�t writing stories, she was encouraging her students and making them laugh. Eventually, Impey decided to make the transition from teaching to pursuing writing as a full-time career. Her first book, The Pool Room, won a Practical Pre-School Award in 1998. She later went on to publish several more books for children, including the bestselling series �My Dad�s a Birdman�.

The series compares the struggles of a single dad raising his daughter with the teachings of a wise birdman. It�s been a well-received series, winning the Red House Children�s Book Award in 2004 and the Sheffield Children�s Book Award, also in 2004. Impey is also known for creating her �Muddlehead� book series, which focuses on the adventures of Muddlehead and his friends.

The series follows Muddlehead as he embarks on different journeys and engages with various characters in the magical world. Each book has its own theme dedicated to the importance of taking care of the environment. In 2012, Impey�s book, �The Unlikely Adventures of Minton and Gladstone� won the Reading Association�s Children�s Book Award.

The book follows two cats on an adventure, learning about friendship, family, responsibility and the importance of standing up for themselves. Furthermore, Impey has written several books for adults as well, covering topics such as relationships, friendship and dealing with grief. Her most recent book, �Grief Before Breakfast� was published in 2017 and has received great reviews. Impey�s works have been praised for their engaging and honest characters, encompassing a diversity of voices and experiences.

Despite being based in Australia, her books have been widely shared and produced in the United Kingdom and other countries. Rose Impey�s books are a testament to her powerful writing and her ability to touch upon important moral lessons for both adults and children alike. Through her books, she continues to bring joy and wisdom to readers around the world.

Bibliography

• Titchy Witch (2004)
• The Flat Man(1988)
• Pet Club (2012)
• Counting Stars - (2014)
• Aliens in Underpants Save the World(2015)
• Discover with Dr. Cool(2015)
• Cats Ahoy! (2015)
• Monkeys Might Fly (2016)
• Dog Detective (2017)
• Digger Disaster(2017)
• This Side of Innocence (1946)
• Scare Yourself To Sleep(1988)
• Pandora's Box(2007)
• Mega Sleepover Club (2000)