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I wish I had a friend, just one friend who would listen. I wish I could write a story, just one story I could finish. I wish everything could be like it was last summer.
On her first holiday with her dad since her parents split up, Lucy is unhappy. Even her talent for writing stories has deserted her.
But Lucy's wishes are answered when a strange being called Sharni comes from outer space to bring colour back into her life.
Dreamstone is a magical story of adventure, friendship and dreams that come true.
This is a gorgeous book with excellent illustrations for everyone age six and up! A must-have on the bookshelf for everyone of every age!
The Launceston Examiner
Smith's writing for children is wildly inventive and a delight to read.
David Cowan, Western Australian.
About the author
Helene Smith was raised in a rural area at Linfarn Manjimup, Western Australia. Her school teacher mother handed on a love of literature and a tradition of storytelling which became a lifelong passion.
After a short nursing career, Helene married a school teacher and raised a large family, whilst all the time writing 'covertly' as a young mother - short fiction, private journal writing and poetry, honing her craft through TAFE correspondence courses. After studying Education and English and obtaining a degree as a mature student at Edith Cowan University in Bunbury, Western Australia, she wrote her first book; Operation Clancy (1994) was inspired by a wish to produce an 'easy to read' thriller for reluctant older readers.
Since then, the sheer joy of invention and a fascination with the writing process has kept Helene in there. An experienced presenter and writer/facilitator in schools, community centres and institutions for adult learners she delights in sharing the writing process with others.
Summary
Dreamstone is a magical story of adventure, friendship and dreams that come true.
