Getting Her Skates On
Amber Jo Illsley
Illustrations by Christopher Lee Webster
THE BOOK

A 2315-word, illustrated tale about a young girl called Ching who learns to skate, with help from her friends Hemi, Ravi and Ben. She enjoys the experience so much she asks her mother to buy her a pair. At first her mother is reluctant, but then she agrees, which is just as well because when she has a bad fall, Ching is able to quickly get help. This story is written for children in the 3-11 years age group.

THE AUTHOR

     Amber Jo Illsley was born in the Tasman District, northern South Island of New Zealand and spent much of her early life in various places around the district.
     She later moved to the wild West Coast of the South Island where the setting for her book A Gentle Undertaking was established.
     Amber Jo's love of animals, especially cats i.e. Reilly, A Dreadful, Adorable Cat and All Due To Reilly, is shared with a love of books and writing. She has already had three books of poetry published as well as several historical works and is currently working alternately on several novels. Other books for children include Bonzo - The Chocolate Fish and Biggledy Boo Knows What To Do.
     A freelance journalist for 12 years, the author has spent much of her time in traveling, in her own country and overseas in the course of her work.
     She now lives in Christchurch on the East Coast of the South Island.

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