Felice Arena

Felice Arena is one of Australia’s much-loved children’s authors.

His books have topped bestseller lists and garnered several awards, including six Australian Children’s Choice book awards. These include the iconic Specky Magee novels, the popular Sporty Kids and Besties series, the acclaimed historical adventure novels and CBCA notable books The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic, A Great Escape, and The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan, which was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize, and his lyrical read-aloud picture books Pasta!, Cheese!, and My Big Secret. Felice's latest book Hunt for the Nighthawks is a thrilling middle-grade adventure of friendship and bravery that combines mystery, history, and the supernatural.

Felice is a Graham Davey Citation Award recipient for his contribution to Australian children's literature. He's also twice served as a Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge Ambassador. 

You can learn more about Felice at: http://www.felicearena.com/ 

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