- Barry Jonsberg
Barry Jonsberg (born 1951) is an
Australian author and teacher who was born inLiverpool ,England . He earned two degrees in English fromLiverpool University and was a college lecturer there before moving toAustralia in 1999. He lives in Darwin,Northern Territory , with his wife, Anita, his step-children and a couple of dogs.His book "The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull" was shortlisted for the 2005 Children's Book Council Awards in the Older Readers category, and was given a special mention the 2005 White Ravens Selection of International Children's and Youth Literature. "It's not all about YOU, Calma" won the 2006 South Australian Festival Award for Children's Literature.
Bibliography
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The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull " (2004)
*"It's not all about YOU, Calma " (2005)
*"The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne "(2005)
*"Dreamrider " (2006)External links
* [http://www.insideadog.com.au/residence/interviews/barry_jonsberg.html Interview on "Insideadog"]
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