Acquisition news!

I'm thrilled to announce that my middle grade novel, Rill and the Riverbank Peril, will be released under the Wombat Books children's list in 2027!

The announcement was made by Wombat Books on 21.7.26:

"Welcome Anne Farrell to the Wombat family! Anne Farrell's middle grade fiction, Rill and the Riverbank Peril, will be under the Wombat Books children's list and released in 2027! 

Rill and the Riverbank Peril features a cast of Aussie animals. It’s a coming-of-age story with themes of courage, family and friendship. Can a timid young rakali outwit a nasty criminal and a cruel cat to rescue his lost brother? Set on Sydney’s Parramatta River, Rill enlists some critter friends—and a girl—to help him in his quest."

I've been collaborating with the wonderful

Wombat team for several months as we prepare the book for publication. It's been a dream to work with them!