Jake and Pete and the Magpies' Wedding

Gillian Rubinstein is known around the world as a novelist with many distinguished titles to her name. Several of her books have been adapted for the stage, including JAKE AND PETE. Gillian was awarded an Asialink fellowship in 1999, enabling her to continue her long-standing interest in Japan. She has also been writer-in-residence in schools in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, and in 2000 has been invited to International Schools in Tokyo and Jakarta. For Random House Australia, Gillian has been particularly successful with her picture books: MR PLUNKETT’S POOL won the Multicultural Award and SHARON KEEP YOUR HAIR ON was shortlisted for CBC Picture Book of the Year. JAKE AND PETE AND THE STRAY DOGS was shortlisted for the 1997 Festival Awards in South Australia.

Terry Denton has illustrated award-winning books such as The Paw and bestsellers such as the Just! series written by Andy Griffiths. His latest work can be found in his Gasp picture books and Storymaze series. He’s also the father of three children and the owner of a back garden burial ground for dead pets.