Orr, Wendy

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ORR, Wendy

ORR, Wendy. Also writes as Sally George. Canadian/Australian, b. 1953. Genres: Novels, Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Albury Community Health, Albury, Australia, occupational therapist, 1975-80; Language and Development Clinic, Shepparton, Australia, occupational therapist, 1982-91; author, 1988-. Publications: Amanda's Dinosaur, 1988; The Tin Can Puppy (picture book), 1990; Bad Martha, 1991; Aa-Choo! (picture book), 1992; Leaving It to You, 1992; The Great Yackandandah Billy Cart Race, 1993; Mindblowing! (middle-grade reader), 1994, as A Light in Space, 1994; Ark in the Park, 1994; The Laziest Boy in the World, 1994; Yasou Nikki, 1995; Dirtbikes, 1995; The Bully Biscuit Gang, 1995; Jessica Joan, 1995; Grandfather Martin, 1996; Alroy's Very Nearly Clean Bedroom, 1996; Peeling the Onion (young adult), 1996; Paradise Palace, 1997; Arabella, 1998; Paradise Gold, 1999; Nim's Island, 1999; Poppy's Pat (young reader), 2000. "MICKI AND DANIEL" (picture book series): Micki Moon and Daniel Day, 1993; Pegasus and Ooloo Mooloo, 1993; The Train to the City, 1993; The Wedding, 1993; Spook's Shack, 2003. OTHER: The House at Evelyn's Pond (novel), 2001. AS SALLY GEORGE: Bad Dog George, 1994; Breakfast in Bed, 1994; George at the Zoo, 1994. Address: 401 Arthur's Seat Rd, Red Hill, VIC 3937, Australia. Online address: [email protected]