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Beneath the Trees author Cristy Burne explains her top five reasons why the platypus is weird but cool

February 3, 2021

In 2019, I had the chance to travel to Eungella National Park in Queensland to see wild platypus. I wasn’t planning to write an adventure novel starring a monotreme … And I wasn’t planning to spend a day battling mud and swollen rivers and carnivorous worms, either. But somehow, both of those things happened and Beneath the Trees was born.

Fremantle Press authors share their top tips and tricks for storytelling: share our free poster with the young writers in your class

November 5, 2020

This term we asked some of our favourite writers to send us their top storytelling tips and tricks with a couple of writing exercises to boot. Take a look below and don't forget to download your free poster for the classroom or order it from admin@fremantlepress.com.au.

We’ve got oodles of activity sheets to keep kids entertained, from dogs to chickens and wildflowers galore

November 5, 2020

In the lead-up to summer holidays, keep children engaged in the classroom with our free activity sheets and teaching notes. We’ve also got a selection of bookmarks to give away – just email admin@fremantlepress.com.au to get your hands on them.

Seven book launches in seven days, free events with Cristy Burne

November 5, 2020

For her new book, Beneath the Trees, author, scientist and STEAM specialist Cristy Burne is offering primary schools the chance to host one of seven book launches in seven days. Whether in class, online or at assembly, Cristy will give your students a rip-roaring sneak peek at her brand-new adventure story for ages six to ten. All you have to do is provide a strong cup of tea and a wildly enthusiastic young audience.

We've put together a list of free, downloadable materials for use during NAIDOC Week

October 29, 2020

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Fun new freebies and downloadable teaching activities

June 24, 2020

Would you like some free classroom activities, stickers or bookmarks? Here’s a selection of the latest.

Children's writer Elaine Forrestal shares her top five favourite nuggety facts about what it was like to live through the Coolgardie Gold Rush

June 1, 2020

Goldfields Girl by Elaine Forrestal is a historical novel for middle readers featuring real-life nineteenth-century teenager Clara Saunders. In this blog post, Elaine takes us into the exciting, dusty, fly-ridden world of a gold rush.

Author Elaine Forrestal shares her top tips for how to make the most of 'disappearing down the rabbit hole of research' when writing historical fiction

May 2, 2020

I’m Elaine Forrestal and Goldfields Girl is my latest historical fiction for students, teachers and history buffs of any age. My fiction, in various genres, has been published since 1983. This is my third historical fiction novel. In this blog post I will share my top tips for using your local, state or national library to do research.

From Morse code to periscopes, Fremantle Press's free WWI kit has plenty of activities to do at home with your kids this Anzac Day

April 16, 2020

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of Australia’s first major military action, and is also a national day of remembrance that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Helen Milroy, author of Wombat, Mudlark and Other Stories and Backyard Birds, is joined by Honey the brush tail on YouTube

April 2, 2020

Helen Milroy, and her friend Honey the brush tail possum, have a special message for everyone spending extra time at home this week. They say that the best way to enjoy your time is to read some books about native Australian animals.