Books
Introduction
Adventures with Purpose
Amy is an only child who lives on the edge of the old growth native forests in Eastern Victoria, Australia. She loves spending time in the forest and considers the trees and animals her friends
Amy’s adventures begin in her own backyard and ripple out across forests, oceans, and communities.
These books are fun, relatable and inspiring stories which even reluctant readers love! Suitable for 8-14 year olds, they are printed with dyslexic friendly text.
Each story shines a light on Australian plants and animals, environmental challenges, and the empowering message that you are never too young to make a difference.
Let’s Explore the 6 Books
1. Amy Saves a Forest
Amy is an only child who has lived next to the forest all her life and has made friends with the birds and animals.
Now, all this forest is going to be flattened for an industrial site.
Amy has to find a way to stop this development, but she is only 11 years old! How does Amy find a way to save the forest?
Will she be able to stop the developers in time to save the baby eagles?
It is a race against time!
2. Amy in the City
In Book 2 of Amy the Earth Hero Series, Amy moves with her family to the suburbs of Melbourne, where she finds piles of rubbish destroying the wetlands environment.
What can be done?
She has to contend with Covid lockdowns and some quite disinterested adults.
However, she is determined to change things and, with the assistance of her new friend Jack, she confronts these obstacles head on.
3. Amy and the Lost Dog
While still in the city, Book 3 sees Amy makes another house move to a tiny townhouse in West Preston.
She feels quite lonely without her friend Jack and Muffin the cat.
It only takes a few days before Amy is plunged into another adventure involving a stray dog, an old house that is being demolished for even more townhouses, and some new friends!
4. Amy Solves a Mystery
Excited to start secondary school with her new friend Josh, Amy returns to her home only to be confronted with a puzzling empty bushland!
Why have all her forest friends disappeared?
No echindas, wallabies, or kangaroos – and even more curious, no birds!
With Jack’s help, Amy and Josh embark on a journey to find out what has driven them away – full of twists and turns – and some danger.The wedge-tailed eagle becomes a surprising hero, saving Amy right when she needs it most.
5. Amy in the Tropics
An island holiday with Josh, his parents and Jack seems like a dream come true for Amy, offering warm waters, tropical fish, dolphins and butterflies.
Unbeknownst to Amy and Josh, there is also something sinister happening. They unwittingly stop a greedy developer’s plans for the island and find themselves in danger through their efforts to protect the native wildlife!
6. Amy in the Wilderness
Amy & Josh’s next adventure has a different flavour!
The pair visit one of Australia’s largest marine park and coastal wilderness affectionately known as “The Prom”. Also home to the nation’s “Most Beautiful Beach” – mountains, rainforest and inhabitants, there is plenty to explore.
A chance encounter introduces Amy and Josh to an historical 150 year old mystery which they are keen to solve. What an exciting challenge!
