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Doris Brett is a writer and clinical psychologist. She lives in
Melbourne and is so altruistic that she keeps her house permanently
messy in order that visiting friends may immediately feel relaxed
and virtuous as they compare their homes to hers.
Her books have ranged across a number of genres – poetry, fiction,
psychology, memoir – and her poetry has won a number of the
country’s major literary awards. Her books on helping children
deal with challenges through therapeutic storytelling (Annie
Stories and More Annie Stories) have been widely acclaimed and
published worldwide. Philomella and The Impossible Forest is her
first full-length fantasy novel for children.
'[Philomella’s] exactly the hero we need right now. Facing a
variety of dangers and challenges with a large amount of empathy
and creativity, Philomella acts as a timely reminder not to
underestimate kindness in the face of danger, and the importance of
looking beneath the surface of those around us.' – Bec
Kavanagh, Books + Publishing
'A fast-paced adventure ... readers will find themselves engrossed
and captivated with Philomella and her friends. It’s empathy,
kindness, and compassion that make Philomella (and this story)
memorable and special.' – Jennifer Fraioli, Readings
'Gave me some serious Magic Faraway Tree vibes! [Features]
a varied cast of characters, each with diverse personalities
and backstories, [and] gentle themes about the importance of
creativity and empathy in the face of difficult situations.' –
Smallhandsreads
'A terrific story where the fantastic and magical adventure faced
by our main character, Philomella, teaches her the importance
of bravery and facing your fears.' – Lamont Books
'Doris Brett is a clinical psychologist, and her knowledge and
ability to discuss emotions were apparent throughout the book. As a
psychologist who has worked with children, I enjoyed how certain
themes are weaved into the fantasy. If I had read this as a
child, little me would have loved this. I would have identified
with Philomella’s insistence on her ordinariness and hoped I had
her compassion and courage.' – Priscilla, NovelFeelings.com
'A delightful exploration of what it is to be yourself and how to
let go of anger and to forgive.' – @OneMorePageAu
'There is some wonderful word play, and it is an all-around
enjoyable read. Perfect for younger readers but will easily be
enjoyed into early high school. There are so many intertextual
references that it would make a wonderful book study or classroom
read-aloud.' – Melanie Mengel, @BugAndBeeAndMe
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