Barkly Mansion and the Scruffiest Mischief

An adorably funny series about a slightly odd house that’s turned upside down when a new friend comes to stay.

Edmund is settling in just fine with Kyle, Cookie, Fizzy and Lady Delilah – but things are never calm for long at Sullivan Street! Will Fizzy find his LOST DINO? Which BLANKET FORT is better – battling an angry ogre army or a volcano jungle adventure? And Sullivan Street Playhouse may finally have a SUCCESSFUL SHOW ... if only the audience can stop interrupting!

• Each book in this sweet, goofy series for 6+ is packed full of mischief, mayhem and wordplay!
• Every book features three fish-out-of-water episodes about this loveable canine crew – and their new friend, Edmund.

About the Author

Melissa Keil is the author of three novels for young adults: Life in Outer Space, The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl and The Secret Science of Magic. She won the Ampersand Prize and the Ena Noël Award from IBBY Australia for her debut novel, and has since been recognised in numerous awards including the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and the Western Australian Premier’s Literary Awards; the CBCA’s Book of the Year for Older Readers; and the teens’ choice Gold Inky Awards. Melissa’s books have been published all over the world.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Melissa studied Cinema and Anthropology at university and completed a short stint as a teacher in London. She now works as a children’s book editor, and spends her free time being a giant nerd and hanging out with her dog, Hugo.

About the Illustrator

Adele Thomas is an illustrator and art director with over thirteen years of experience in animated film and TV design, as well as a long list of illustrated children’s books to her name. Adele’s experience in animation allows her to bring a unique liveliness and sense of movement to her distinctive illustrations. Her numerous books for children include the Pearl series, the Champion Charlies series, the Mermaid Holidays series and her self-published picture book, Animals Eat Their Veggies Too! She was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Crichton Award for her illustration work on The Monster Maintenance Manual.

Born in England, Adele emigrated to Australia at 9 years old and later went on to study Animation at Griffith University's Film School. She is a self-described geek who enjoys collecting LEGO mini figures and hanging out with her dog, Jasper.