Martine Murray writes and illustrates picture books, middle-grade fiction and young adult fiction, including The Slightly True Story of Cedar B Hartley, The Slightly Bruised Glory of Cedar B Hartley and How to Make a Bird. Her books have been published internationally and translated into seventeen languages. She was born in Melbourne and currently lives in Castlemaine in Victoria.
'Molly and Pim is wild, whimsical and wonderful. It makes you fall in love with the world and everyone in it.' Sally Rippin 'Open-hearted and magical-an utter delight.' Rebecca Stead 'A beautiful magical story, full of surprises and brimming with wisdom.' Karen Foxlee 'Martine Murray's writing is majestical and sophisticated...this book has a sense of wonder about it.' Books & Publishing 'Here is a middle-grade novel that sees beauty and magic in the environment around us, and celebrates seeds of friendship which grow deep roots. I loved this charming and whimsical novel, and young readers will too!' Alpha Reader 'Murray gives the reader a truly delightful tale and adorns her text with charming illustrations...A magical read.' BookMooch 'Sensory and lyrical, with awe-inspiring imagery.' Boomerang Books 'A sweet and heart-warming story, perfect for children and adults too.' Bookish Manicurist 'Sensitive and wonderfully eccentric...This is a beautiful, hopeful book.' Readings 'There is a lyrical quality to this narrative, a cadence - soft and whimsical. Martine Murray's Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars brings a sense of magic and wonder and is beautifully written.' ReadPlus