Kate De Goldi

While Frankie is at Sydney's house, Sydney's mother Freya arrives home and tells the girls it's time to pack. Audio

Frankie shares his worries about Sydney with his friend Gigs and his sister Gordana. Gordana also gives him advice about his rash. Audio

Frankie goes to Sydney's house to give her a birthday present. She's sad and forlorn after a fight with her mother. Audio

Frankie is very worried as Sydney didn't get the bus to school and may be leaving the country. He tells his teacher and decides to do something about it. Audio

Frankie finishes writing up his report on his school work experience. He's anxious about Sydney and wishes his mother would go out. Audio

Frankie doesn't want to go to school camp because of his concerns about his mother. How would the household run without him? Audio

Frankie becomes friends with Sydney and the two work on their book project together. Audio

Twelve year old Frankie Parsons meets Sydney, the new girl, on the bus to school and really likes her. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses the children's classic novel and the sequel by Geraldine McCaughrean. Audio

Award winning New Zealand writer talks about where she is heading in her work. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses books by American novelist Richard Peck, who has had 35 books for young adults published since 1972. Audio

Kate De Goldi discusses the books of American historical fiction writer Scott O'Dell, author of The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The King's Fifth, The Black Pearl, Sing Down the Moon, Black Star… Audio

Author and Radio New Zealand contributor Kate de Goldi has won a top award at the New Zealand Post Book Awards. Audio

Discussing historical American fiction for children and young adults, and titles by Elizabeth George Speare and Irene Hunt. Audio

Discussing new books by M.T. Anderson and Mal Peet. Audio

Discussing the work of American writer Patricia MacLachlin, best known for her 1985 book, Sarah, Plain and Tall. Audio

Kate discusses the novels, poetry and picture books of the prolific American children's writer. Audio

Discussing the work of American writer Charlotte Zolotow, who has published more than 70 books for young readers. Audio

Discussing four books by American science fiction and fantasy writer Madeleine L'Engle, including the classic A Wrinkle in Time. Audio

Discussing the American children's book editor and her stable of authors and illustrators. Audio