Exciting news! Chasing the Valley has been selected as a “Kids & YA Highlight” for July at Readings: http://www.readings.com.au/collection/july-kids-and-ya-highlights
It’s also “Book of the Month” for July at Random House: http://www.randomhouse.com.au/books/book-of-the-month.aspx
And to top it all off, I walked into Collins at Fountain Gate and saw it in a bookstore for the first time (see pic).
All in all, it’s been an amazing day!
Skye Melki-Wegner 
I loved the book, I bought it as an ebook. When will part 2 be out? Thanks for a great story!
Thanks, Kirsty! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
My publisher is aiming for a roughly six-monthly release schedule. It’s not set in stone yet, but Part 2 should be out early next year and Part 3 should follow in the middle of the year. 🙂
I guess that I’ll just have to learn some patience then 🙂 I’m thinking of using the book with my Year 6 & 7 students next year too! Thanks again!
You’re most welcome. 🙂 I don’t know whether you’ve seen them, but my publisher produced some great Teacher Resources for the book: http://www.randomhouse.com.au/content/teachers/tr_chasingthevalley_final.pdf
Thanks again for your kind words,
Skye