Animal Force addresses important themes such as bullying, neurodiversity, adoption, resilience, and environmental sustainability. It offers rich opportunities for teaching across a variety of subjects, including English, Science, Geography, Civics, and Health and Physical Education. The book supports curriculum outcomes by exploring concepts like environmental stewardship, social responsibility, inclusion, identity, and courage. The magical animal transformations symbolise in

Animal Force began with my two boys and their friends laughing over silly word games, love of and play in our local wild backyards, and the deep belief that play can help children find their voices through building rich language, confidence and courage. In July 2026, I was delighted to have my first junior fiction novel published by MidnightSun Publishing. Animal Force is a magical wildlife adventure set in South-East Queensland, where island camping, birthday celebrations an