Bookstore for bravehearts.
Stories that stay with you. Characters that become friends.
The Invisible series
The Invisible series follows Jazmine, a partially deaf teen, as she discovers family secrets, finds her voice and navigates her way through a hearing world.
For: girls age 10-13 who love an emotional read.
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The Coco and Charlie Franks novels
Twins Coco and Charlie Franks move with their family from Sydney to Kangaroo Valley… out the back of nowhere, or so it seems to Coco, who really doesn’t love mud, horses and the boy next door. Charlie, on the other hand, thinks country living is wonderful… until suddenly, everything at home changes.
For: girls age 10-13 who love horses, twins and a funny read.
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The Kangaroo Valley Public School Collection
These stand-alone stories are set at Kangaroo Valley Public School and feature different 12-year-old characters, dealing with aspects of friendship drama and ‘who am I’ questions.
For: girls age 9-12 with an interest in friendships. Lola features netball and Type 1 diabetes, Ava includes puppies and the pandemic.
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The Pet Sitters series by Ella Shine
That engaging, fun series you’ve been looking for, with just the right values, gorgeous characters and hilarious action? We think you’ve found it. Perfect for young readers ages 5-8, the Pet Sitters stories combine humour and heart with a sprinkling of the unexpected. (Author ‘Ella Shine’ is a pen name for the writing team of Cecily Paterson and Penny Reeve.)
For: emerging readers aged 5 to 8. Great for read-alouds.
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There’s no upper age limit on my readers. Adults and young adults alike love my books (and leave some very kind reviews.)
For lower age limits, parents should judge what is suitable for their child. All my books are rated PG—with no swearing, no sex and no drug or alcohol use. A good reader of 9 or 10 could manage the literacy.
All Cecily Anne Paterson books include a hopeful, positive ending, a practical, loving female mentor, loving family relationships. They place a high value on honesty, kindness and friendship. Some books have some heavy themes but they are sensitively handled (details listed below).
Cecily Anne Paterson Series Breakdowns
The Invisible series: These books feature a 13 year old character who gets older through the three books.
Book 1 mentions the death of her father (by suicide) and his possible bi-polar disorder, but not in detail. There is some bullying, a mild romance, some hand holding and one kiss.
Book 2 mentions more kissing, her discomfort with her boyfriend who she feels is pushing her, and her confusion about what to do. There is some mild violence in one of her dreams when she kills a non-human figure that has been scaring her.
Book 3 features the character interacting with friends who are deaf. Issues of fitting in and culture are featured, including mention of cochlear implants.
Coco and Charlie Franks Novels: This series features twins who are aged 13 in book 1 and 14 in book 2.
Book 1 includes some bullying by Year 8 girls who are into too much makeup and Year 10 boys. There’s an implied sexual harassment scene which is not seen, and then one that is seen. This is not presented as normal or good. There’s also a gentle, wholesome romance.
In Book 2, a baby foal is born, as well as a human baby. One twin makes a daring rescue ride on her horse across a swollen creek.
The Kangaroo Valley School Series: Each story follows a different 12 year old character who’s in Year 6 at Kangaroo Valley Public School. Friendship drama and ‘who am I’ questions loom large. There’s some meanness and bullying, but nothing out of the ordinary for general school life.
A very mild ‘I like you, do you like me?’ type relationship in Smart Girls Don’t Wear Mascara.
Lola in the Middle features the sport of netball and juvenile type 1 diabetes.
Maddie in How Not To Be Popular deals with honesty, lies and guilt.
The Ava Show takes place during the pandemic, with mention of Covid19, lockdowns and loneliness.
Pet Sitters: Ready for Anything: These Junior Readers are strictly G-rated and are for 5-8 year olds, either as read-alouds or for newly-independent readers. They feature Gus, a talking cat, and various animals that each have some unique, magical ability that the girls discover as they pet sit.
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All Cecily Anne Paterson books include a hopeful, positive ending, a practical, loving female mentor, loving family relationships. They place a high value on honesty, kindness and friendship. Some books have some heavy themes but they are sensitively handled (details listed below).
Cecily Anne Paterson Series Breakdowns
The Invisible series: These books feature a 13 year old character who gets older through the three books.
Book 1 mentions the death of her father (by suicide) and his possible bi-polar disorder, but not in detail. There is some bullying, a mild romance, some hand holding and one kiss.
Book 2 mentions more kissing, her discomfort with her boyfriend who she feels is pushing her, and her confusion about what to do. There is some mild violence in one of her dreams when she kills a non-human figure that has been scaring her.
Book 3 features the character interacting with friends who are deaf. Issues of fitting in and culture are featured, including mention of cochlear implants.
Coco and Charlie Franks Novels: This series features twins who are aged 13 in book 1 and 14 in book 2.
Book 1 includes some bullying by Year 8 girls who are into too much makeup and Year 10 boys. There’s an implied sexual harassment scene which is not seen, and then one that is seen. This is not presented as normal or good. There’s also a gentle, wholesome romance.
In Book 2, a baby foal is born, as well as a human baby. One twin makes a daring rescue ride on her horse across a swollen creek.
The Kangaroo Valley School Series: Each story follows a different 12 year old character who’s in Year 6 at Kangaroo Valley Public School. Friendship drama and ‘who am I’ questions loom large. There’s some meanness and bullying, but nothing out of the ordinary for general school life.
A very mild ‘I like you, do you like me?’ type relationship in Smart Girls Don’t Wear Mascara.
Lola in the Middle features the sport of netball and juvenile type 1 diabetes.
Maddie in How Not To Be Popular deals with honesty, lies and guilt.
The Ava Show takes place during the pandemic, with mention of Covid19, lockdowns and loneliness.
Pet Sitters: Ready for Anything: These Junior Readers are strictly G-rated and are for 5-8 year olds, either as read-alouds or for newly-independent readers. They feature Gus, a talking cat, and various animals that each have some unique, magical ability that the girls discover as they pet sit.
Non-Fiction: Love Tears & Autism
Love Tears & Autism is the memoir of the five years after Cecily Paterson's son's diagnosis with autistic spectrum disorder. She couldn't find the right book to read to give her practical help, emotional support and spiritual solace, so she wrote it. Read it if you have a child with a disability, or if your friend or family member lives with autism. Or just read it if you like a good real life story where God's grace shines through.
Third prize winner in the 2012 Australian Christian Book of the Year (ACBOY) awards. This brand new second edition is revised and updated with a 'Where we are now' chapter.
For: parents and friends with a young child living with autism spectrum disorder.
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Looking for a different format? All Cecily Anne Paterson titles are ebooks available from your preferred retailer. Some titles are available as audiobooks.
