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Previously a technical writer and music journalist, Stef Gemmill swapped the mosh-pit for toys and tantrums to write books for curious children. Her work often reflects her quest to understand the true meaning of ‘home’ after spending a short period in a foster home in her teenage years. Themes of homelessness and change are reflected in her debut picture book, A Home for Luna, winner of the Rubery Book Award (children’s category) 2020. Stef’s other publications include picture books In My Dreams, Toy Mountain and This Drop of Water. The Ghost Horse of Snowy River is the author’s first middle-grade fiction book.
Stef lives in the Victorian High Country in winter where The Ghost Horse of Snowy River is set, and on the Surf Coast in summer wit ...more

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	A Home for Luna by Stef Gemmill (Goodreads Author), Mel Armstrong (Illustrator) 4.13 avg rating — 45 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In My Dreams by Stef Gemmill (Goodreads Author), Tanja Stephani (illustrator) 3.93 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Toy Mountain 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sea Shanties Anthology by Dimity Powell (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Sally Odgers (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Stef Gemmill (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In My Dreams really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Stef Gemmill and 1 other person liked Frances Prentice's review of Flip (Rhiza Shorts): "I had the privilege or betareading this book last year, as one of the Rhiza Shorts authors. It was my pleasure to reread it in its published form today. I have been looking forward to its release and the opportunity to share it with my preteen son. F" Read more of this review »
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Stef Gemmill and 1 other person liked Deborah Kelly's review of Flip (Rhiza Shorts): "A great short accessible novella for teens/ pre teens. Themes include friendship, moving towns, bullying, ethical dilemmas, grief, creative problem solving. The main character Demin is realistically portrayed and emotionally expressive. An engaging e" Read more of this review »
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Stef Gemmill and 3 other people liked Brenton Cullen's review of Flip (Rhiza Shorts): "A strong contender for my favourite YA read of the year, 'Flip' by Rebecca Fraser is a sharp, concise novella that shines a light on the housing crisis and the affects on working class families and teenagers - a demographic, and a topic, that rarely " Read more of this review »
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A beliveable story of a grieving father and son, Denim, drifting from town to town. Loved Denim's hobby of 'flipping' 2nd hand goods and the crossroads he faced between money and friendship. The surfside setting and tension grabs you from the page. S ...more
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This middle grade novel mixes the fun of body-swap movie Freaky Friday with Sherlock Holmes from wannabe sleuth Esther. A fast and fun read for ages 8+ with a mix of themes from moving home, friendship, bullying and remembering grandparents.
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