Margaretta James

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Margaretta James
Margaretta James

 I am an Australian teacher and writer. My picture books, short stories and novels are often inspired by my travels. My children's novel, "The Dragon Way Home", for example, was inspired by the ten years I spent living in China. 

My muse is very fickle so I write poems, short stories and novels in multiple genres. I write for both children and adults, often tackling two projects at the same time. 

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Under Brambles: A Short Story Collection

Literary short stories that seek to find beauty in the cracks of people’s lives. Elvis at the Casino On New Year’s Eve. A divorced mother who goes to teach in China. A one night stand that ends with the death of Nina Simone. For those who appreciate that short stories capture moments, not lifetimes.

The Dragon Way Home

Jamison is a Gold Coast boy who desperately wants to visit his dad in Paris. When a friendly dragon he meets on the beach offers to help with his quest, Jamison has no idea what is in store.
He must deal with four eccentric dragons. Also, he must survive a hot air balloon crash, a cyclone and getting lost in Shanghai. And that’s just the...

Mommy and Daddy Like Books About Farts

Ethan has a problem. He likes to read about science, music, artists and animals. To his dismay, his parents like humorous books about farts. A fun rhyming book which is full of interesting facts about a range of subjects. Were there any famous people who liked farts? Read and find out.

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I've just released my children's book "The Dragon Way Home". The children I used as beta readers really liked it (although they are relatives). If you have children aged between...

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