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Belinda Murrell has worked as a travel journalist, technical writer, editor and public relations consultant. Her overseas adventures inspired her work as a travel writer for the West Australian newspaper and Out & About With Kids travel magazine. Her work has also appeared in the Sun Herald, Sunday Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald. While Belinda studied Children's Literature at Macquarie University, her passion for children's books was reignited when she had her own three children and began telling and writing stories for Nick, Emily and Lachlan. Belinda's books include the Sun Sword fantasy trilogy, Scottish timeslip tale The Locket Of Dreams, French Revolution timeslip tale The Ruby Talisman, Australian timeslip tale The Ivory Rose and Australian historical tales The Forgotten Pearl and The River Charm. Belinda is also an author ambassador for Room to Read and Books in Homes.
A wonderful modern day fantasy that young girls, and boys, will enjoy reading. And maybe they will look a little into their own family history, searching for mystery, adventure and treasure. The Reading Stack It is beautifully written and a treat to play along with fiery arguments, stubborn daughters, and merciless families. sassisamblog.com Murrell s heritage shines throughout The Locket Of Dreams. It s an intriguing, time travelling yarn. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Books Buzz Readers 9+ will find this book hard to put down. West Australian This is a deftly written time-travelling adventure novel, with much intrigue and mystery cleverly interwoven into the true histories of Scotland and Australia. Viewpoint This is a well-told story that evokes the rugged beauty of both Scotland and outback Australia in the 1850 s. With each visit to the past, Sophie and the reader are drawn further into the unfolding mystery of Charlotte s life. Essential Child
