Welcome to Audrey's Outback Diary

February 2010
Hi everyone Thank you for all your wonderful messages. Audrey has a lot of friends out there. 'Audrey's Big Secret', the third book in the series, has just been shortlisted in the South Australian Festival Awards for Literature. That's exciting (or as Audrey would say, 'Sesiting!'). There is an Audrey picture book coming. Ann James - Audrey's illustrator - and I are going to have a busy year working on it. I am putting up information on Audrey's Blog too at www.audreyoftheoutbackblog.com so you can check in to see how the writing is going.
from, Christine Harris

February 2010
Hi I saw the Tony Bones play too and I loved it. 'Audrey Goes to Town' has won the Children's Peace Literature Prize. People who have asked about another Audrey book will be pleased to know that there is a picture book coming.
from, Christine Harris

hi i'm astro boy !!!!! hi audrey
Astro Boy, Age 2

I absolutely love all three of the Audrey books so far!!!!! I have really enjoyed Audrey's Big Secret and I learnt some things to. Audrey Goes to town and Audrey of the Outback are good too. I love Christine Harris's books so much that it's hard to put them down. I have so much fun reading the books!!! The adventures are so good. The characters are great so good I can't decide which character is my favourite it is so hard to choose. I could read all day with Audrey.I wish I could have Audrey as a best friend to sit and stay with. Audrey is a friend for life!!!!!!!!!!!
Courtney, Age 8

Hiya, I love your books Audrey. They are the best! Please make a 4th book. bye-bye
Cody, Age 11

hi audery you are awesome and so are you christine harris
daisy, Age 8

Hi Audrey I really like your books hope Christine Harris writes more.
Aden, Age 9

G'day Audrey, I have an imaginary friend too! His name is Bob and he is an alien from the sun. My friends and I like reading your books at school and we pretend to be a swaggie called Toothless like in your book. I can't wait to read your next book. From Meli
Amelia, Age 9

I think Audreys big secret is fantastic.The bit I like the like the most was when Audrey found Janet.I like all of the Audrey books.From Isabelle in England
Isabelle, Age 8

Dear audrey, i love your books and my class is reading one of the books . i think you should write more books !!!!!!!
Carla, Age 10

hi just listening to your song at the end it sas its a miricle its a miricle how the spiret can surviveeeeeeeeeee.
James, Age 9

hi audrey what are you doing right now
Jason, Age 9

i think your books are really good and me my class are reading about you on the internet and reading your books and your really good at what you do
Clay, Age 10

I think your books are great
Lance, Age 10

how smart is audrey
Lance, Age 10

how tall is stumpy
Lance, Age 10

what other books do you have.if only seen one of your books and almost finished only a cupple of chapters. oh yer is that coluoring in a compitition beacuase if it is im going to realy excited. byyyyyyy.
James, Age 9

What was is it like at the out back and is stumpy a dog yes or no
Jason, Age 9

how old is toothless
Clay, Age 10

Hello audrey i'm wondering what it is like living in the outback. From Barbara
Barbara, Age 10

Dear Audrey, me and Nathan love your books. How many books have you made? You make the best books in the whole world!!!!!!!!!! From Mary and Nathan! p.s Audrey is a two bob!
Mary and Nathan, Age 9

dear audrey, i love your book audrey from the outback im reading audrey goes to town with my class i really enjoy reading your books and i recemend it to others to read
taylah, Age 9

whats it like at the desert
jamie, Age 12

Hi. I absolutely loooooove your books! Can you please make more Audrey books? My favourite book that you wrote is Audrey's Big Secret. I like the part where Bloke went off with Janet. I also like the part where they blow up the dunny with kerosine in Audrey of the Outback.
Gabrielle, Age 10

Hi my name is Carlia I LIKE your book called Audrey goes to town and all the other books I want to have YOUR BOOKS SO MUCH i WANT and CHRITINE HARRIS to sign them all if i can have those books hahahahaha From Carlia
Carlia, Age 8

I read Audrey of the outback and really liked it. Now i'm reading Audrey goes tho town at school and at home. I can't wait to finish Audrey goes to town and start Audrey's big secret. I'm a BIG Audrey Fan.
Alyssa, Age 9

Hi, Audrey I'm Ayeisha, I've read one of your books but I'd love to read your last two. I'm one of your biggest fans! Hope there are more adventures. See you soon Ayeisha.
Ayeisha, Age 8

Hi audrey I Love adrey of the outback. wondring if you you have got eney other books other than audrey goes to town.if you have tell me. see you round
lily, Age 8

hi how are you
angelna, Age 7

October 2009
Hi Audrey Fans! We would love to know what you love most about AUDREY'S BIG SECRET? Write in to the Audrey Diary page and share your thoughts with other Audrey fans. Happy Reading!
from, The People at Little Hare!

Hi Audrey! I would just like to say like every one else has already said...... I love your books they are so great! We had the Tony Bones prodution come to our school and act out the story of Audrey of the outback! It was really good and really funny! That's what encouraged me to read the Audrey books Ceeya soon Alice Cullen
Alice Cullen, Age 12

Yo Audrey i like stumpy he is cool! we had a tony bones production they did your book it was cool can you make a book about the camel from Jasper Hale
Jasper Hale, Age 11

October 2009
Hi everyone!! Hope you are having a happy holiday if you are still on holidays!! Don't forget that BOOK 3 in the AUDREY series is now in bookshops - AUDREY'S BIG SECRET. It's perfect holiday reading!
from, The People at Little Hare!

hi i am ellie and i love audrey of the outback and audrey goes to town!!!!!!!When does another book come out???? How do you get all these great ideas???Your books are great !!!!!!!!!!!Love the bit where some of the dairy comes in audrey's teacher mrs.patersonsaid that they should never put their head down into the bowl to eat soup or cereal because there is a spoon to eat with DON'T sing when you are eating because you will spit on the table!!!!!!!
Ellie, Age 8

Hi Audrey, I love Hearing all About The Adventures that you and stumpy go on!
Auraria, Age 10

Hi Christine, I was wondering is there a fourth or fifth book in the series??
Auraria, Age 10

hi what are you doing
arabella, Age 9

Duggie is very funny when he says i have blue underwer. I think that part was very funny.
Ellyse, Age 7

hi i megan and i soooo love your book ive read all of your books what is your name
Megan, Age 12

we love your book it is so cool hope you have other book
Amber Megan, Age 10

September 2009
Hi It's Christine Harris here, Audrey's writer. Audrey thinks I'm the best person to answer some of your questions, so here goes ... I became a writer when I could first put words together to make sentences that held exciting ideas. Audrey doesn't go to a regular school. She lives too far away from one, so she and her brother do lessons with her mum at the kitchen table. The year is 1930 - not quite the 200 that some some thought! The dogs owned by the Barlows were called Grease and Lightning. Audrey says that when she is bored, she imagines exciting things, plays in her cubbies, draws pictures, talks (she does this one a lot), she also shares a kind of go-cart with her brothers and they race down sandhills on it. Both Audrey and I are sure that Stumpy is real. (He's listening, so I have to say that, but I also think it's true). All those people who have only read the first chapter will find answers to many of their questions as they read the three books that are now in the series.
from, Christine Harris

Hey Audrey! I'm so attracted to your book hey! did you know that i only spoke to you 1 minuet ago! 17/9/09
Joanna, Age 9

Audrey! it's soo nice to meet you!!!! I'm still anxious that if you, Audrey is a real person!!! Anyway I loved the book right from the first page!! Now i'm only up to the part where you are doing somethin, like moving away!!! Love Joanna
Joanna, Age 9

Hi Audrey, My Sister Lucy is reading Audrey Of the Outback and I think she's Liking it lOVE Tilly P.S Lucy is 9
Tilly, Age 4

Hi Audrey, My Name Is Lucy Noakes and I a Reading Your Book Audrey Of The Outback it is Really Good and I think Stumpy Is Cool, But Does He always Listen to u?????? Love Lucy
Lucy, Age 9

hi audrey I think your book is great i cant wait to read more . it sounds like a great book when our teacher read the first chapter i wanted our teacher to read more. what inspierd you to write this book? where did you live wene you were a kid? how did you become a writer
Shannon, Age 10

how old are you?Were do you go to school?How many people do you know?Whats your favurte game?How do you play?
Zach, Age 10

Hi. What do you eat for dinner? Do you have friends? How old are you? Is it fun in the outback? I like the name Audrey.
Talya, Age 9

Hi Audry whats your favourite colour? What was your favourite dogs name? Is Stumpy real or not real? Whats the latest book you have read? How can you think up such good books?? From me.
Skyler, Age 10

How old are you?...210? how many friends did you have?? did you live around uluru?how many aboriginals did you know?whqat was your mums name?
Lachlan, Age 10

hi!!!! What tipe of snake bit your dog? What is your favirit meal? Do you like where you live? Do you go to school?
Kate, Age 9

how old are you. and what was it like 200 years ago. how much 0f history do you know about. was there any technoligy 200 years ago. how did you feed your famaily did you have a big house
harry, Age 10

Hi, What is your every day life? What is your favourite food? I have heaps of favourite foods! What is the favourite book you have written so far? Ive read a bit of Audrey of the outback in libary.
james, Age 10

What do you eat? How do you make money? What is your fave food? What is fave thing to do? How old are you?
evie, Age 9

How old are you? What was it like 200 years ago? how much of history do you know about? What is your house like? Was there any technoligy 200 years ago?
jacob, Age 9

How do you get momey? Wat do you eat for dinner? Howold are you? Wat do you drink? What did you do for fun?
lucas, Age 10

What is your fav food in the book? Stumpy's not real, or is he ? I think your books are the best? I want to read all of your books?
Beau, Age 10

were you scared of the swag men? What did you have for dinner in the shack? Did you like it in the bush? How is your dog in heaven? Do you like your little brother?
Ace, Age 9

were you a bit scared of the swaggman? i liked the story it was great. was the man fat? did he like you? was the swaggmen nice to you?
lochie, Age 10

G'day, It is Really cool in my school libary there books are mostly from over sea's and then we have Audrey of the out back witch is Australia. I like the your music it is nice. It was really sad my grade only got to read one chapter of yout book but we can borrow it from the libray. What school did you go to? where do you live?
Jess, Age 9

G'day,I Really loved you'r book but i only got to read 1 chapter. I like you'r music it is really cool. How old are you? Were do you live? What school do you go to?
Tyrian, Age 10

Hi, I only got to read the first chapter of the book but I think I will want to continue..... What was the name of Audreys dog that died? Did she have any friends in the outback? How old is Audrey? How old is her little brother?
Ruby-ann, Age 10

G'day, i really loved the book but i only read one chapter in libary i would like to ask you a few things like: what was the dogs name? and did Audrey have any friends? did she end up going to the swaggie camp? how old is Audrey? what was Audreys favorite thing about the outback?
Lauren, Age 9

Do you have any friends, how many? Where is the closest people near you? How old was your dog when it died? What was in the sack the swagger had? What is your typical food that you would eat in the story?
Cameron, Age 9

Where do you go to school? What do you do on rainy days? How many people are in your family? What was life like in the outback? What do you usally have for tea on special occasions?
Dylan, Age 10

how can i read your book online? but i love your book soooooooooooooo much and i want to read it again and again.
lisa henry, Age 11

at school we have
lailah, Age 9

Hi Aurdrey I was wundering what cind of food you wold eat in the outback?whot is it like in the outback? whot kind of games do you paly? do you have eney friends? are there eney shops in the outback? whot is your favret food in the outback.
Darcey, Age 10

Hi im jack your books are look good is the book i read your book the book is reallygood the book is so good the book is the best in the whole wild
Jack, Age 10

In the out back what do you eat . What do you do when youare bord.what is it like with out TV. do you like living inthe out back.
sadie, Age 9

whats a swaggie. what was in the swaggie bag. what would you hunt if you where a swaggie. how would you survive if there was nothing to hunt. how do you become a swaggie.
Brodie, Age 10

Hi audrey I am connor.Did your dog realy get biten by a snake.What do you finc was in the bag I recen it is a ratel snake or something like that.I cant wate to hear the rest of the story.Ok seya later .
Connor, Age 10

Hi Aurdrey, my name is Millie and i'm 9 years old our libary teacher has been reading ''Aurdery of the out back''Did you ever find out what was in the swaggies bag?we haven't read the whole book yet. from Millie
Millie, Age 9

Hi Audrey im Tegan did you find out what was in the swaggys bag? I havent found out yet I havent read the whole book yet anyway I cant wait to find out! Bye Audrey!
Tegan, Age 9

hi Audrey I was wondering what kind of food do you eat in the outback what do for fun and what is it like in a shak do you have any plates and stuff do you have any plants around your shak how many people in your family
harry, Age 10

hi audry I was wondering what kind of food you would eat in the outback and what would you do to entertain your self and what is it like in the shak do you have plates and stuff do you have any friends!!!
matt, Age 9

dear Christine Harris, Did you enjoy writing audrey of the outback? Did audrey go to school? what did audrey find what was in the sack? Have you ever tried kangaroo before?
Jessica, Age 9

Dear Audrey, do you go to school? Audrey do you have any friends? If you dont I will be your friend. Is your bother good to you or bad to you? I love your book. Tell me more about you.
Olivia, Age

Hi audrey i hope that you are enjoying your life in the outback do you have any schools in the outback I would love to see you. do you do alot of jobs?
jordan, Age 10

Dear Audrey, I have only read one chapter in libary and I think so far it sounds realy good I am very intrested to hear some more. I am also very intrested to hear what is in the swaggies bag. From Dayna
Dayna, Age 9

Hi Audrey I have only read 1 chapter of the story with my libary teacher and I loved it but I don't now whats in the swagmans bag so I will read more. Are you going to have a second book like Audrey 2? From laurene
Laurene, Age 9

Hi im josh, I have been reading your book and i think it is a really good book for austrailan kids and other people around the world. Is it a ture story? I loved the start of your wonderful book. It is the best!!!!!!
Joshua, Age 10

hello Audrey! do you go to school? so far I love you book. can you tell me more? do you still like the swaggie? you are awesome!!!!!!!
Natasha, Age 10

Dear Audrey What did you eat back then. What was school like back then.did you have many friends then. How often would swaggys ask for food. How big was your house.
Ryan, Age 10

Dear Audrey, what happend to your dog after it got bittin by the snake?, I really like dogs. How hard is it to live in you time?. Inside the bag that the swagmen had I think that there are human fingers.I think it would be rally hard to live in your time, from Kit.
Kit, Age 10

Hello my name is kisharn i have a few questions to ask you Hows your life living in the outback? Whats your most favourite part about living in the shack? Whats your favourite food that you have ate? Where you sad when your dog died? i have only read a chapter and find it awesome.
Kisharn, Age 9

Hi audrey. I am loving the book and I have a few questions. Like who did you play with? What is your favorite food? were you sad when your dog died. Thats it so bye!!!
Chelsea, Age

What is the swag bag? What type of snake killed your dog? Was it hard to kill animal? Do you have friends? Do you like reading?
Matt, Age 10

Hi im Bailey. Why did you write this story? Our libary teacher read a chapter to us but i would love to read more. Where did you get the idea from. Why do you like the story. I would love to read more of your books because the first chapter of this book was very good.
Bailey, Age 10

Hi im jack. Why did you write this story? Our libary teacher read a chapter it seems good. I like the outback style. I hope i have a chance to read audrey of the outback.
jack, Age 9

What is in the swaggies bag? What type of snake killed lighting? How old is Audrey? Does Audrey have Friends? What is Audreys favourite food?
Riley, Age 10

hi audrey how ya doing.i have read only one chapter the teacher read it to my grade. how is the outback going. your website is goood i recen. i am number one fan.
bayley, Age 10

hey Audrey, my class has only read one chapter of your book and I all ready love it.it is scary not having glass in your windows? how many friends do you have? what do you do In your free time?Is it extra hot in the outback?
Asia, Age 9

Hello Audrey how it is going how old are..........wow that good how is thing good..........that good who draw the picture there very good meet me next time from Nikolas.
Nikolas, Age 10

hey audrey, whats up hey whats it's like in the out back. how old are you ? whats school like? what do you eat? I wish we didn't only sometimes!
Olivia, Age 10

Hi Aurdrey, what inspired you to become the auther of the book? I want to know how you got the idear. it seams really good because ive only read the first chapter and im already writing to you! I hope you cane write back to me. josh
Josh, Age 12

Hey audrey, what do you do with your friends when you have free time?my class has only read the first chapter and already likes it . how old are you?do you know whats in the bag now or not?sometimes I wish we didn't have glass! only sometimes.
Bridin, Age 10

what was in the swages bag is it scary. how alled are you. how is it in the ot back. i like your book.
Benny, Age 10

hi audrey how are ya? how old are you and what was in the mans bag.
deykin, Age 9

hi Audrey how ya doing? there are a few questions I want to ask you 1where were you born 2how is life in the lifeback 3what do you wear 4what do you eat I hope you have an awesome life
matt m, Age 3

hi audrey, if you go to school, what is like? is your friend stumpy a human or an animal? how old are you? are you are single child? was that your only book?
mae, Age 9

hi what gave everybody the idea of making damper. what is your favourite book. how old are you. who is your best friend. are you in high school
harpour, Age 10

Hi Audrey, How are You? Do you like the outback? i guess not Are you a only child?
Nick, Age 10

To Audrey how old are u. How are u out there. have u got a dog. who is your best friend. how tall are u.
Robert, Age 6

hello how many books have you published? what are your favourite book you have published how much money have you got out of the books youve published. is any one in your faimaly called aundey thanks from Jordan
jordy, Age 10

dear audrey how old are you . how tall are you. what is your last name how many people are in your family. how many pets do you have.
georgia, Age 10

dear audrey how are you. i have only heard 1 chapter of your book but i love it. i would love if you wrote back to me. i love the website to its gun.from aaron.
Aaron, Age 10

hi audrey do you go to school?if you do whats it like?but I have only readone chaper but it sound like fun.Is your friend human or animal ? from lilly
lilly, Age 10

hi audrey, i've only heard a chapter of your book but it sounds pretty good. can you please answer some of my questions! do you go to school? what kind of food do you eat? why doesn't your house have windows? bye
Brooke, Age 9

Hi Audrey i just wanted to ask you some qustions .What school do you go to.How old are you.What gave you the idea to write the book Audrey of the outback.I like your books From Sam
Sam, Age 10

Hi Audrey, i wanted to ask you some questions! How long did it take you to make the book? What year was your book put out? And how old are you? Thats all i wanted to ask you thanks for looking at my letter please reply. From Hunter
Hunter, Age 10

Hi Audery i wanted to ask you some questions about you and a bit about your book. What time was your book set on? What is your age? How long did it take u to publish the book? What was your favorite bit in the book Audery of the outback? what year was your book sold at the shops? and that is all i wanted to ask you. from Lachlan
Lachlan, Age 10

Heyyy we have only red 1 chapter on ur book it sounds alright 2 me and i would like to read more!!i hope i see more booksss! about YOU!I want to see u in real life but your not real but stil!! i havent heard about the author i want to see more of your books and i hope i doooooooo SO MUCH!! and how old are you!i had a holiday in the out back this year !!!! and i like the website the music is alright never heard it before lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jordy, Age 10

Hey I have only heard one chapter but it sounds preety good. I am just wondeing how you right such long story. Also have you ever been to the out back? I just hope you right more books and i REALY REALY HOPE I DOOOOOOOO!! I will try to vist the websight more and I love the music. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE wright back as soon as posibal
Joel, Age 9

this is lailah how old is audrey? i wont the audreys big secret book.
lailah, Age 9

hi audrey.
lailah, Age 9

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS FROM CHRISTINE HARRIS
Hello, Audrey and I love reading the messages you are all leaving. Thank you. I notice there are some questions to be answered. What inspired me to write books? It's fun and I get lots of emails and letters from readers, I get to dress up as the character, work at odd hours (even the middle of the night sometimes). Audrey says her favourite meal is her dad's rabbit stew, except he boils it for too long sometimes and the vegetables go all mushy. But it still tastes good. It is really the only thing he makes, but he does it well. She had roast lamb at Mrs Paterson's house and that was very good too. How do I know that kids will like my stories? I am a kid inside. My outside might be wrinkly, but not inside. I also try to listen to what kids tell me about what they like and don't like about stories. But I think that stories are universal. That means everyone, of any age, likes similar things and we all like stories. The winners of the latest Audrey writing competition are now on the Blog. Their entries are great. Hope you all enjoy reading 'Audrey's Big Secret'. And for those who can't find the books at their local library, you can always ask them to buy the books or ask for an interlibrary loan. Librarians are usually very happy to do this to help you find the book you want.
from, Christine Harris, Audrey's author

Dear Audrey, We are your 1 FANS! We love your books that you write and we wish you will write hundred more love you 1 FANS! from PLC kids
Cynthia and Lucinda, Age 9

Dear Audrey, We are your number one fans. Please write more books. Annabelle and Olivia
Annabelle and Olivia, Age 8

We love your website and we love the fact that you had an imaginary friend. I wish we were like you!
Angelina and Jackie, Age 9

hi your awesome
Natalie, Age 11

hi i love your books and at te moment im reading Audreys big secret so far so good i meant great and i hope you keep writting more and more!
Peri, Age 11

September 2009 * AUDREY'S BIG SECRET *
Hello Audrey fans, Tomorrow is the first day of September and the new Audrey book will be out in shops all around Australia! Be the first to get your hands on a copy of AUDREY'S BIG SECRET and find out what sort of secret could be so big!! EVERYONE LOVES AUDREY. FAIR DINKUM!
from, The Little Hares

Audrey you have a wonderful imagination. You bring light to these children. Thank you Christine for athourising these children to a better future P.S. YOUR FAMILY MEMBER
Audrey, Age 12

Hi! Love your song! I wish i could read your books. But there is none in the Sunshine Library. Great!!!!! I wish you went to our St. Paul's primary school!!!
J.J., Age 9

hi!!!! your book audrey of the outback is the best
brayden, Age 10

gday mate how ya going I hope that u have a lot more fun
yasmin, Age 6

YOUR BOOK IS THE BOMB LOL BYE
BRODEE, Age 10

hi my name is elisha i lovvveeeeeee your books .. what inspired you to write books
elisha, Age 10

i love your book. when i was little i used to think i was gonna be a swagger.but then i gonna miss my family so i change my mind. Your book is excellent. i'm your big fan. Can you write me back?
Lisa Henry, Age 11

Hi Audrey, At school my teachers been reading to the class Audrey of the outback. I love we have almost finished it and I'm busting to read your other 2 books. Did you like playing with nukle bones. My teacher had lamb for dinner the other night and found a nukle bone, she brought it to school. The whole class got to feel it as she read your book Audrey of the outback
Rosemary, Age 7

Hi Audrey, How are you today love you
zoe, Age 9

hi Audrey what are you doing. how are you and how old are you. And what do you like to eat
Monica, Age 9

My teacher has read to me and the class about 2 audrey books.1.Audrey of the out back 2.audrey goes to town.
genevieve, Age 6

hi audrey love your book audrey of the outback our class is reading it for book week and i love it so far cant wait untill i can read audrey goes to town and when ive read that i cant wait untill the book audreys secrets come out im so excitted
muma mia, Age 10

Hi Audrey, at my school Maranatha we have read your book and are dressing up like you in the story.It is the best story in the world!! Thank you very much for your book. bye
Bethany, Age 10

dear audrey i think you the best book character ever! you are so cool every time i see a book of yours i beg parents to buy it for me!!!!!! please keep up the good work.
clare, Age 10

Dear Audrey, my class and I are reading Audrey of the Outback at the moment and we are loving it! We can't wait to read the next chapter!
Stacey, Age 20

you Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarafino, Age 11

I love the book and it would be cool to live on a farm.Price rocks.From MACKENZIE
Mackenzie, Age 9

I love your book. Your brother Price is cool
Sarafino, Age 11

Audrey of the outback is awesome!
grace, Age 10

audrey of the outback is a grate book
damien, Age 10

Hi what or who is your friend Stumpy
Ali, Age 8

HI Audrey love your books what do you in the out back in the day at the out back . Do you have a house there are you scared when you sleep at night.I wish I could be like you.I hope you get this now because I have so many Questions for you probably your biggest fan plus pawl Rebeccaa . by.
rebecca, Age 8

can you tell me who stumpy is? we are reading your book in class so we all enjoy it could you be so kind as to ask the nearest swaggie if he has ever been to the city
Lucy, Age 9

hullo I like your book from aguer 0xoxoxoxoxooxoxoxox
Aguer, Age 9

hullo I like your book from aguer
Aguer, Age 20

i so love your books
Jonh, Age 20

hullo I like your book from aguer
Aguer, Age 20

hey how old are you?
emily, Age 6

hi
Evan, Age 10

hi i love your book it is fantastic how did you no kids will like it?? do you no why kids like it?
Angela, Age 8

hey Audrey how are you. YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!
Janet, Age 8

hey Audrey
Janet, Age 8

Hello!! Love your Song!!!! It's like Wow!!!!!
Wendy, Age 9

hi!!!!!!!!!!! i like ur song
kayla, Age 8

how old is Audrey and is stumpy real or imejenery and if he is what animal is he
rich boy, Age 20

hi audrey i like your book and one of my nicknames are stumpy like your dog in the book at my school we are having book week and my class is doing your book i got to make your mum she has a skirt with a green top it looks cool but i need to put eyes and a mouth and nose i think that your book it cool and i can't wait until your new book comes out it souds awesome
superman, Age 20

it is prety good
mysteries, Age 10

hi can i win all your books hows the knew book and how old are you and why did you want to be a swagman living alone in the bush and have you ever eaten kangaroo and kola or wombat.i have class pets thet're mealmorms bye from ellie and the gang
Ellie, Age 9

Hi im jake but I like the name zordo how old are you
Zordo, Age 10

Hi I RULE and so do you
Zordo, Age 10

hi bye
The Hulk, Age 100

hi audrey i'm reading your book for book week.i get to design you for a display.
Elmo, Age 10

Hi Audrey, we have read one of your books at school. We enjoyed your books! Thanks for writing good books. Robert
Robert, Age 8

to audrey I love your books p.s rebecca.
Rebecca, Age 9

I LOVE Audrey. I can't wait until I get Audrey Goes to Town. I wrote a speech about Audrey. P.S I LOVE stumpy and I live in H.K!
Bronte, Age 8

August 2009
Hi everyone, There is a new Audrey competition you can enter, where you can win an autographed copy of 'Audrey's Big Secret', which is out on 1 September 2009. Go to www.christineharris.com for details. It's easy, fun and you win one of the first autographed copies of Audrey's new book.
from, Christine Harris, Audrey's author

HI AUDREY, HOW ARE YOU? YOU ARE THE BEST!!! I HAVE READ ALL OF YOUR BOOKS. ARE YOU GOING TO WRITE ANY MORE BOOKS? PLEASE!!! ZOE
Zoe, Age 8

audrey book audrey of the out back is funny injoyable i love it i am very happy from the book.the funnyest part is the toilet part. from roxy101
Roxy101, Age 9

Hey audrey your book of audrey of the outback was awesome so far we are reading it in class so i love it so far your the best and tell your writer she is really good she writes th best books evaaaaaaaa so yeah bye c ya xoxoxo
Kailee, Age 11

HI Audrey, I love your books so much. I have the first two and can't wait to get the new one. We are reading your book in class at my school.
Sabrina, Age 7

Hi Audrey I live in the outback too and my mum's middle name is Audrey. She doesn't like it though. From Emma
Emma, Age 10

I love your book . How did you do sleeping outside . Did you being a swagy . Iam a big fan .
Lucy-anne, Age 8

Hi Audrey, I am turning 8 in about a month. I have read Aurdey Of The Out Back and Audrey Goes To Town. Are there any others? How do you join the fan club Can you please tell me there names. Tui. PS I like your books
Tui, Age 7

hi audrey i loved reading your stories i loved the blow up dunny its hilerius bye audrey!
Jessie Riley, Age 8

July 2009
Hi The winners of the Design an Audrey Postage Stamp Competition have been announced, and you can see the winning artwork on Audrey's blog at http://audrey-of-the-outback.blogspot.com/2009/07/announcing-winners-of-audrey-postage.html There was some fabulous artwork and it was very hard for our panel to decide, so thank you to everyone who entered and watch out for more competitions!
from, Christine Harris

HI AUDREY MY BEST FRIEND MEG AND I LOVE YOUR BOOKS, THEY ARE THE BEST. PLEASE WRITE BACK TO ME. I'VE DRAWN ALL OF YOUR BOOKS.I LOVED THE PART WHEN YOU AND YOUR BROTHER BLOW UP THE DUNNY. PLEASE WRITE SOME MORE BOOKS. ZOE
Zoe, Age 8

hi guess what? I 've got a new chicken named Audrey after you !!! She is lovely and knows her name when we call her.
Savannah, Age 8

Hi
Emily, Age 9

July 2009
G'day Thank you for leaving messages for me. Savannah, Price is 12, so he's older than me. He thinks he's all grown up but I reckon he's got a bit of growing to do yet. Alannah, you're writing a book. Wow. That's exciting. Do you have a special notebook? My cousin Jimmy sent me a diary from the city. Harrison, the pictures are drawn by Ann James. She's clever, isn't she? Teresa, if you can find out why carrots are orange I would like that and I will tell my dad 'cos I don't think he knows that one either. Bye, Audrey, Two Bob
from, Audrey (Two Bob)

Hey Audrey, My mum and I went to the 2009 writers convention down in Adelaide and saw the person who wrote your book, Cristine Harris. She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!!
Ariel, Age 11

Hi Audrey Stumpy's not real, or is he ? Is Price the same age as you? I really love reading your books see - you
Savannah, Age 8

Hi Audry, your books sound REALY interesting!
Meggie and Sammy, Age 8

Hi Audrey, I haven't read all off your book yet but I think it will be really cool. i'm even tring to write a book! its about a girl that lives in the USA And has to move to Austraila!! Lots Of Love ,, Alanna P.S Audreys a funny name!
Alanna, Age 9

hi im harrison hwo the hek does your illastrations!!!!!!!!
Harrison, Age 9

Dear Audrey, I love your books. We are up to chapter 3. What is in the bag? you rock. from 316 in BPS
Emily, Age 9

I am reading about you Audrey to my Year 3 class and they are absolutely loving your story and the many questions you ask. We're researching 'why carrots are orange?' and 'does the sky touch the ground?'. We'll let you know what we find out!
Teresa, Age 20+

kaitlyn, hiiiii you seem nice. i like your book.Kira,I likeyour books.Tash,hi i like your book.
Kaitlyn, Tash, Kira, Age 9

you're book is great
Brenton, Age 8

Hi Audrey, we are reading audrey of the outback. It is a great book to read.We read chapters 1-4 on the 10/6/09.
Jade, Caitlin and Jesma, Age 8

Hi how are you writing your books
Mr magoo and Dale Thomas, Age 20+

Your book audreyoftheoutback is fantastic we wonder whats going to happen in chapter 4. We read chapter 1 2 and 3 on the 10/6/09. FROM ZOE SMOEL AND ALYSHA BOLT.
Zoe Smoel and Alysha Bolt, Age 8

we are reading your book at Library and it is really good so far. we are reading audrey of the outback. From Lochie & Angus
Lochie and Angus, Age 9

hi how are you your books are the best bye
Jessica mauboy and ashley tisdale, Age 20+

June 2009
Q: How does a farmer count a herd of cows? A: With a cowculator

COMPETITION TIME!!
Hi everyone, it's Christine here, Audrey's friend and writer. I thought you might like to know about a new Audrey competition called 'Design an Audrey Stamp'. the Prize is $50 worth of autographed books -and your design can be published on Audrey's Blog. Closing date is 30 June 2009 Entry forms can be found on the Audrey Fun Page at www.audreyoftheoutback.net Good luck everyone. Christine Harris

Hi Audrey I love you in the outback bye
Lauren, age 9

hi audrey i love reading your book so much i read it every night!!!!!!!!!
Grace, age 9

Hello Audrey,I love your books
Annette, age 9

hi Audrey, how are you going? I am going great, I have a little brother called Alex and my parents are called Karen and Eddie. From Millie OOOOO
Millie, age 7

Hi Audrey how do you get to be in the audrey club. From Alexandra
Alexandra Smith, age 8

hi audrey i wrote you before and i was 8 and now i am nine i must have made a mistake i was born on the 25th april 2000 anyway i also go to newport school which is amazing because heaps of people go to newport public school simply because its the best anyway is it fun being written about
Grace Hanks, age 9

Who likes jokes?
Q: How does a farmer count a herd of cows? A: Write in your answers and next week we'll tell you the answer!

To Audrey Well my school St Marys we love your books. We have been reading Audrey of the outback and Audrey goes to town. Pleace come to St Marys primry school Echuca. From Alexandra.P.S I want to read Audrey and Sumpeys avenshers.
Alexandra, age 9

hello audrey i heart your books
Anyone, age 11

April 2009
G'day There's been some of that InteraNetting -oh, Kate says it's INTERNET - trouble but the Diary thing is working again so I can answer your questions now: Anonymous: I don't have a phone. Rinca: Christine Harris loved Newport school. Brenda: she hopes to visit Canley Heights one day. Isabelle, wow, you live in England. That's exciting. Join the Fan Club by sending an email to audrey at audreyoftheoutback.net.au Lullawear: My hands were sore for a week after pulling on the rope. Milly: I hope you've read the books now. Shay: Stumpy is my best friend. Olivia: Christine's Mum is from Glasgow, Scotland. Maya: There will be more competitions. Zoe: my brothers are REALLY Price and Douglas. Brenton: Christine says she'd love to be interviewed for your magazine. You can email her at christineharris.com Georgia: Is it true there are rocks that look like stacks of pancakes in New Zealand? I've been to Beltana and I've got new black shoes. Audrey
from, Audrey (Two Bob)

hey Audrey just wondering if you have heard of a town called Broken hill it is an outback town,maybe you could write a book were she goes to broken hill we have a small town from us called silverton that is were mad maxes car is and it's still there till this day. SEE YA
Renae, age 11

hi audrey whats your phone number? i've been to australia i live in england. i love the book audrey of the outback!where do you get the other book from?i love toothless!how old are you?
Anonymous, age 7

Hi Audrey Christine Harris came to my school, Newport school. I like your books I am in the middle of reading Audrey goes to Town I can't wait to read the rest.
Rinca, age 8

G'day Audery, I love your books is it ok if your friend Christine Harris can come to my school,its Canley Heights Public School its in NSW
Brenda, age 11

i love your book i read it and a day i wish you made another book
Isbella Swan, age 7

I LOVE the books you wrote about Audrey.
Jessica, age 7

April 2009
G'day, Lots happening around here lately. Me, Christine Harris and Kate are working on a newsletter to be sent out in June. So watch out for that. And the third book 'Audrey's Big Secret' will be shops in early September. I'm not too good with numbers, but I reckon that's just over four months to go. Yay!! What d'ya reckon my big secret really is?
from, Audrey (Two Bob)

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE!
Congratulations to Christine Harris and Audrey for being short-listed for the Children's Book Council Awards! If you haven't read 'Audrey of the Outback', you better read it soon - it's just been nominated as one of the best books in Australia for 2008!
from, The Little Hares

I love your books - Audrey of the Outback was the first chapter book I read, but Audrey Goes to Town is my favourite. I especially liked the swaggie.
Pip, age 7

Hi Audrey, I am nearly finished your second book, I really love reading it and I dont want it to end.I hope that your Mum gets better quickly. I love your brother Dougie he reminds me of my brother Austin! Reading your books make me feel like I am back home in Australia on the farm, I really miss home and your books make me feel like I am still there when I read them. My Nana sent me your books for christmas and I think they are the best present Ive ever got. I live in Canada now and Mum hasn't seen your book in the shop's so Nana will have to get me your next one too! Love From Hannah-Eliza P.S I'm glad you got the black shoes.
Hannah-Eliza, age 8

i really like your books they are very interesting.when i first started reading your book i didnt know what a swagie or a sundowner was.i live in england in the town of seford.from isabelle
Isabelle, age 7

hi audrey. your books are fantstic i love em so so so much. I really wan to read audreys big secret. its the one im up to. I finished auddrey goes to town yesterday. I like the bit where mrs paterson is stuck in the flash flood. it was really exciting, but also a bit scary. how hard did you pull the rope. did your hands really hurt. did you ever find out what Lionel and mr paterson looked like. would you have loved to dance with boy. i bet you would have loved to. From Lullawear p.s. How do i join the audrey fan club. p.p.s i would love to.
Lullawear, age 11

Hi Audrey! I love reading your books, they totaly rock. I finishd Audrey Goes To Town yesterday. It was so good. I really want to be in your club. In audrey goes to town, I like how Mrs Paterson was stuck in the flash flood. It was really exciting. How hard did you pull on the rope? From Lullawear
Lullawear, age 11

Hello Audrey, Audrey Goes to Town was great. My favourite bit was the whole book. When is your next book coming out? From Ellie
Ellie, age 7

dear audrey all of my friends say that your books are realy good so im gowing to read them and can't wait milly
Milly, age 10

Hi my name is Audrey too I just found about this website.
Audrey, age 9

i like your book because it is about Australia. i am on chapter 22 of Audrey of the outback.
Amy, age 7

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