Reads . . . like an instant classic and includes Gabi’s iconic illustrations and graphic novel elements! And it weaves together all of my favourite things: dogs, stories and friendship. . . I can’t recommend it highly enough!
- Leesa Lambert, THE LITTLE BOOKROOM
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Gabrielle Wang, Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022–23, has written a beautiful middle-grade novel about one young girl’s dream. Zadie Ma and the dog who chased the moon has a distinctive and appealing presentation. It engages young readers with the main story, interspersed with other short symbolic and connected stories, as well as the use of graphic novel features. A truly wonderful read that would be a welcome addition to a home, school or public library and would make an excellent class novel.
- Kathryn Beilby READPLUS
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I was blown away by this story – I couldn’t stop reading it. The characters and the way the story communicates such complex fragility in people’s behaviour drew me in.
- Melissa Faulkner
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Zadie Ma is one of the best book I have EVER READ!!!!
- A Young Reader
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I love How Teddy looks up to Zadie! ️️
- A Young Reader
This, like all of Wang’s books for children, is easy to reading and compelling. As with other books she’s written, Wang’s stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy. This book is ideal for readers aged 9+ years.
- Kathleen Grace BUZZ WORDS
Your the best auther!
- A Young Reader
I am a slow reader but I read Zadie Ma under 24-hours!!!
- A Young Reader
This deserves to be shortlisted for awards next year!
- Paul's Book Trail THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOP
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Gabrielle Wang proves why she was named the Australian Children’s Laureate with her gorgeous ode to storytelling and her childhood dog in Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon (Penguin Random House).
- Michael Earp SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 NSW PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS
LONGLISTED (NOTABLE) FOR THE 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AWARDS
Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon
As the seventh Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022-23 my theme is IMAGINE A STORY. I believe that it is important to regularly use your imagination by reading, writing and drawing stories. Reading stories about diverse characters by diverse authors, helps you understand about different people and cultures in our communities. To learn more, visit The Australian Children’s Laureate
