About the Author

J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry, YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae.
COMMENDATIONS:
Outstanding author - Helen Chamberlin, Hachette, Macmillan, Windy Hollow
Highly original, highly visual author - Mark McLeod, Random House, Hodder
Australia's Scheherazade - Dr. Florence Lewis, Professor of English literature, Berkley, UC
Major Awards:
* Children's Choice, New Zealand
* in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand,
* "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award
* Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia
* Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana]
* Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance
* LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books]
* Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards
* Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger
* "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best Illustrations
* Readers' Favorite International Book Award Winner

Websites:
http://www.wordwings.wix.com/publishing

Reviews

EDUCATOR REVIEW: The Saga of Haggle Lee Ho is a delight to read for many reasons. J.R. Poulter paints a vivid picture of a hardworking, patient character of mixed migrant heritage, who, through his wisdom, is able to change his life and find acceptance and happiness. A worthy rags-to-riches tale. Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., taught children from outback-indigenous to multicultural city classrooms.