Secrets of Carrick: Merrow
Age 13+
General Fiction
Creators
Ananda Braxton-Smith is a journalist and children's author. She has written several titles for Black Dog Books, including a series for older readers, the Secrets of Carrick. The first two books in the series, Merrow and Tantony, were Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Books in 2011 and 2012, in addition to being finalists in the Young Adult Fiction category of the 2010 and 2011 Aurealis Awards.
Reviews
A notable story that is as wondrous as it is fulfilling.
Larissabookgirl Blog
A skillful blend of myth, legend and superstition, Braxton-Smith has created a tale of exceptional beauty. This story will not only appeal to teenage girls, but to anyone who is interested in traditional folklore.
Buzzwords Magazine
Exquisite. A beautiful, lush, haunting story – one that stays with the reader long after the last word is read.
Magpies
Braxton-Smith has created a tale of exceptional beauty.
Buzzwords Magazine
This is a book to become immersed in.
Centre for Youth Literature
Merrow perfectly captures the rocky, chaotic journey that coming of age can be.
Fiction Focus
