Synopses & Reviews
It's Christmas Eve and twelve-year-old Jelly is unhappy in her family's new house. Then she finds a baby angel in the creek, and things get really complicated . . .
Angel Creek is a perfect starting point for discussing topics such as the transition to high school, dealing with fear, and learning who you are.
Review
An intriguing and singular depiction of angels neatly wrapped up in a brief, captivating coming-of-age tale.
Kirkus Reviews
Its about magical discoveries, secrets from family and the awareness that growing up is just around the corner.
Angel Creek is an imaginative and assured move into writing for older children by Sally Rippin.
Buzz Words
Angel Creek is a really beautiful exploration of a time of change for a young person
Exquisitely written, and exploring the loss of innocence, kindness, kinship and a certain kind of faith, this book is fantastical (but not fantasy, its firmly rooted in reality), effortlessly metaphorical and a little bit magic.
Bean There Read That
This story flows effortlessly between the supernatural and the everyday goingson in Jellys life. Beyond its mystical elements, it touches on many issues relevant to children, such as relationships with grandparents, bullying and the transition to high school. It is an exciting, scary and wondrous story.
Herald Sun
Angel Creek is a delightful little read, perfect for a dreamy day down by the creek.
Of ceiling wax and cabbages
With a compelling mixture of reality and fantasy, Angel Creek was such a fascinating story that I read it in one sitting. Rippins picture of family life was one that rang true
. Rippins story has a unique take on angels and their origins and this story of a baby creek angel is fascinating and original.'
Read Plus Review blog
Synopsis
It's Christmas Eve and Jelly is unhappy in her new house. Then she finds an angel and things get complicated…
About the Author
Sally Rippin was born in Darwin, Australia, and grew up in South-East Asia. As an adolescent she studied traditional Chinese painting for three years in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Now Sally lives in Melbourne where she writes and illustrates for children of all ages. She has had over 50 books published.