Julie Murphy
I am an Australian children's writer of fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, information books, poems, articles and short stories. Some of my books have been recognised for awards, including the Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature and Whitley Awards.
A former zoologist and zookeeper, I most often write about animals and nature-related topics. I hope to encourage a love of reading, learning and nature in my readers.
I live in Melbourne, Australia with my husband, daughter and big, black dog, Banjo.
“Captain James Cook's ship, The Endeavour, hit a coral outcrop in the Great Barrier Reef in 1770. Cook and his crew camped in what is now called Cooktown for nearly two months while making repairs. Then they sailed south, where Cook claimed the east coast of Australia as British territory.”
Julie Murphy
“Spiders don't chew. They send a special liquid into their prey. The prey's insides turn to mush. Then the spider sucks up its tasty lunch!”
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“A male frigate bird blows up a wild red pouch on his neck. He can keep it puffed up for hours. It is his way of impressing the girls.”
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“You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?”
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