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Judith Rossell is the multi-award-winning author-illustrator of the bestselling Stella Montgomery series (Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire and Wakestone Hall). Judith has written fifteen books and illustrated more than eighty. Her work has been published in the US and UK, and translated into more than twenty languages. She has been a Writer in Residence in Heidelberg, Germany, and run illustration workshops with children around the world. She teaches at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Australian Writers' Centre. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.
‘Gasp-out-loud brilliant! An absolute treasure of a book.’ — KATRINA NANNESTAD, bestselling author of We Are Wolves ‘I was hooked from the beginning ... Move over Lemony Snicket!’ — KAREN FOXLEE, award-winning author of Lenny’s Book of Everything ‘Welcome all treasure-hunters and mystery-solvers to the Midwatch Institute … [where] disobedient girls are not to be underestimated!' — AMELIA MELLOR, award-winning author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World ‘A cracking concept, sensational characters and absolutely smashing pictures: The Midwatch is the cat’s pyjamas!’ — JACLYN MORIARTY, award-winning author of the Kingdoms and Empires series ‘Judith Rossell has created a marvellous adventure mystery accompanied by atmospheric illustrations that make The Midwatch an appealing package for ages 9 to 12.’ – Alexa Dretzke, Readings ‘The Midwatch is an engrossing story with all the elements of a modern classic — perfect for young readers who love to be transported to another era.’ – Lefa Singleton Norton, ABC News ‘Absolutely winning adventure tale brimming with awe-inspiring characters.’ – Frances Atkinson, The Sydney Morning Herald ‘Judith writes with heart and humour, never losing control of her intricate web of events. Her illustrations complete the package, creating a detailed immersive world for her readers to revel in.’ – Mia Macrossan, Storylinks
