Pete is hoping – desperately hoping – for a telescope. There’s nothing he wants more for his birthday. But when a mysterious card arrives in the mail, what Pete wants is turned upside down.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘I thought that the story was exciting and intriguing …’ James, 10 years old, YARR-A
‘Sally Murphy is an exceptional writer and I eagerly anticipate each new offering from her … [Looking Up is] packed full of heart and soul and is sure to entice both reluctant and voracious readers …’ ABC Radio: Bookworms
‘Although this story is about understanding human emotions and relationships, and ultimately about forgiveness, it is told in such a buoyant and relatable way that it’s bound to leave a lasting impression on any boy or girl fortunate enough to read it.’ Lyn Halliday, Storylinks
‘Looking Up is a book of the times.’ West Australian
‘This book is masterfully done … Another excellent read by Sally Murphy … the illustrations by Aska are wonderful.’ Book Reviews and More
Sally Murphy
Sally Murphy is a mother, wife, teacher, speaker, website manager, reviewer, and author. She was born in Perth and now lives in Dalyellup, Western Australia. In 2001 she decided to dedicate herself to her dream of becoming a children’s author and has now published 28 books. Sally is also a children’s book reviewer who runs […]
Aśka
Aśka is creative dynamite. She’s an award-winning graphic novelist, an ex-quantum physicist, and a big fan of the little doovalacky above the ‘s’ in her name (which you pronounce ‘Ash-ka’). A hugely engaging and popular presenter, Aśka is passionate about visual literacy. She has published more than ten books and graphic novels. Her recent […]Explore more from our catalogue
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