Judy Corbalis crafts narratives where characters consistently defy expectations, infusing her work with a delightful humor that captivates young readers. Her stories play with conventional archetypes, offering a refreshingly unconventional perspective that surprises and entertains. She excels at creating engaging tales that resonate with children through their wit and original storytelling. Corbalis's distinct literary approach results in dynamic and unexpectedly charming fictional worlds.
Tom and his gran are playing penalty shoot-out when things go wrong and the football escapes... Now, wherever it leads them, from the park to the highstreet and beyond to the depths of the ocean and way up high in the sky, Tom and Gran must Get that ball!
A novel set between 1790 and 1825 which provides an account of the meeting of the first English settlers in New Zealand with the Maori. The story is told by its principal characters, who are all caught together and held by the conflict of ideas and cultures.