Praise for Big River, Little Fish
‘With mesmerising yet austere prose, strong characters, and a tangible sense of place, Jeffrey's novel is compelling Australian fiction.’
Age: Pick of the Week, September 2010
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Big River, Little Fish was a wonderful experience of immersion; in a time, a place and a feeling. I was right there on the Murray in 1956 waiting for the levee to break; I felt as though I could see inside the heart and mind of every expertly drawn character. This is a quintessential Australian novel which I would recommend without reservation to adults and teens alike. I didn’t want this book to end. It was beautiful.’
Emma, Dymocks – Melbourne CBD, August 2010
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Big River, Little Fish's richly drawn characters and the story of their lives set during the Murray River flood of 1956 will resonate with readers long after the river peaks, and water levels subside.’
Lakelander, August 2010
‘The story is lyrically told, the characters are strongly realised and there is a remarkable twist to the end.’
Pittwater Life, September 2010
‘Belinda Jeffrey's metaphors and amazing descriptions render this story evocative, beautiful, raw and totally engrossing. This is a remarkable book, and a must-read for all.’
Bean There, Read That, September 2010
‘All in all, compelling themes, engaging characters, driving action and supple writing combine to make
Big River, Little Fish a thoroughly satisfying experience.’
Magpies, September 2010
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Big River, Little Fish is as deep, powerful and unpredictable as the Murray River, which provides the backdrop, the catalyst and the resolution for this amazing story.’
Boomerang Books, September 2010
Praise for Brown Skin Blue
‘From the very first subdued but loaded sentence, Jeffrey reels in her audience. The tone is bold, startling and brave ... A powerful contribution to juvenile fiction.’
Australian Book Review, Jul/Aug 2009
'This first novel is disarming and yet confronting. The voice is strong, light and free on the page with poetic prose, superb characters and a fast-moving storyline.'
Good Reading, August 2009
'A compelling story, powerfully told.'
Nick Earls
'This is an exceptionally well-written story about the search for a boy’s identity.'
JUNIOR BOOKSELLER + PUBLISHER, May 2009