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Warren Flynn
When he’s not writing, Warren Flynn enjoys mountain bike riding, sailing and splashing about in the ocean. Perhaps best known for his fun adventures of Gaz and the gripping suspense thriller, Escaping Paradise, each of Flynn’s novels have been short listed in the West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award. Different Voices was also short listed for the Western Australian Premier’s Prize. Flynn loves to travel and is fascinated by the many languages and cultures of Australia. He has provided professional development for educators in Vietnam, China and various parts of Australia. A former Asialink literature resident in Seoul, South Korea, he currently teaches at The University of Western Australia, Albany.
Awards
West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award
Short listed, Western Australian Premier’s Award, 1996
Books available from Fremantle Press
- Gaz 2004
- Return Ticket 2003
- Gaz Takes Off 2002
- Escaping Paradise 2001
- Different Voices 1996, 1999
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