Media and reviews

Jin's Great Escape

  • "This is a great choice for 3-7 year-olds and a suitable resource for primary teachers"
    Magpies book review, volume thirty-one, by Hannah Taylor-Rose ISBN 9780473360283 | Picture book • 32 pages | 230mm x 260mm | NZ $25
  • "This charming, action-packed story captures the thrill of adventure and the heart of a brave little otter"

LOST IN THE WILD: A DOGS' TALE

  • "Part Lassie Come Home, part conservation lesson, it’s a feel-good, edge-of-your-seat story that introduces young readers to courage, survival and the impact of introduced predators, with a distinctly Kiwi backdrop"
    Uno Magazine April 2026
  • "This exciting, heartwarming story celebrates courage, friendship, and the spirit of adventure—perfect for young animal lovers"
  • "The author is a passionate protector of New Zealand native wildlife, and using her own personal tale involving treasured furry family members, this full-colour paperback picture book highlights the introduced threats our wildlife face. A glossary at the end of the book explains important terms.The ending of the story is an unexpected, but happy one"
    Review by What Book Next – April 2026 https://whatbooknext.com/lost-in-the-wild-book-review/

  • Lost in the Wild offers both a classic feel-good “Lassie Come Home” spirit and a timely conservation message specific to New Zealand’s environment.
    https://grownups.co.nz/competitions/lost-in-the-wild-a-dogs-tale/ 16 April, 2026

  • As well as a good story, it's also a look at conservation issues. A book kids will enjoy
    Ann Kilduff, Northern Advocate. May, 2026