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The Adventures of Stormy Normy is an Australian chapter book series that supports social-emotional learning through engaging stories of resilience, friendship, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of regional Queensland.

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The Adventures of Stormy Normy 

An Australian chapter book series for 6+ year olds

Book 1 Stormy Normy Finds His Forever Home

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2025 winner of an EQUUS Winnie Award winner in the Literary Corral section, all the way over in Maryland, USA.

2025 Readers View Choice Awards - Finalists

2026 Beyond Inclusion Awards - Recommended Title

Winnie Winner 2025 for Book 1

Award-winning Australian children’s chapter book

Stormy Normy is a young brumby colt who has known loneliness, uncertainty, and the sting of not fitting in. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Stormy must learn to trust, find courage, and discover where he truly belongs. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships and learns that being different can be his greatest strength.

Set against the beautiful Australian landscape, Stormy Normy Finds His Forever Home is an award-winning, heart-warming story about resilience, kindness, and the power of finding your place in the world — perfect for young readers who love animals, adventure, and stories with heart.

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2025 Big Bang Notable Book List Visionary Award

for Chapter Books

Book 2 Stormy Normy and the Tom Quilty Gold Cup

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Book 2 Big Bang Notable award

Award-winning Australian children’s chapter book

Stormy Normy’s journey is far from over. When he sets his sights on the legendary Tom Quilty Gold Cup endurance ride, Stormy quickly learns that determination alone isn’t enough. Training is tough, doubts creep in, and the pressure to succeed feels heavier than ever.

With the support of friends old and new, Stormy discovers that true strength comes from perseverance, teamwork, and believing in himself — even when the path ahead feels impossible. Set against the rugged Australian landscape, Stormy Normy and the Tom Quilty Gold Cup is an award-winning story about resilience, goal-setting, and the courage it takes to keep going when things get hard.

Book 3 Stormy Normy Goes Reining

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Stormy Normy is excited to take on a new challenge — learning the fast-paced sport of reining. But as mistakes pile up, missed cues shake his confidence, and unexpected health concerns slow his progress, Stormy begins to question his goals. Sometimes, even when we try our hardest, plans don’t unfold the way we expect.

When new brothers, Johnny and Tuxedo, join him at home, Stormy also steps into an important new role — big brother and role model. As he guides them through their own learning journeys, Stormy discovers that getting things wrong is part of getting them right, and that true growth comes from patience, resilience, and adapting to change.

Set against the Australian equestrian world, Stormy Normy Goes Reining is a story about learning through mistakes, adjusting goals when life changes, and leading with kindness — reminding young readers that progress isn’t about perfection, but persistence.

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Willow's Journey

Meet Willow before Stormy Normy ever knew her!

Willow’s Journey is a short prequel that shares the adventures of the lovable dog fans already adore.

Willow is an energetic young dog with a big heart and an even bigger personality — but her habit of chewing shoes has seen her passed from home to home. With each goodbye, Willow begins to wonder if she’ll ever truly belong.

As her journey unfolds, Willow learns that mistakes don’t make her unlovable — they simply make her human… or rather, wonderfully dog. Willow’s Journey is a tender and emotional story about resilience, second chances, and finding the place where you are finally accepted just as you are.

Perfect for young readers who love animal stories with heart, Willow’s Journey reminds us that sometimes the longest journeys lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.

Book 4 Stormy Normy and the Christmas Surprise

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Release date: 6th November 2026

As Christmas approaches, Stormy Normy returns to McKinlay on a journey to find his mother. With the brumbies being mustered and the wet-season rains closing in, it becomes a race against time.

Stormy carries more than hope in his heart. Will his mother, Midnight, accept him for the horse he has become? Will she remember the foal she lost so long ago? And what will happen when Midnight meets Jacqueline, the mare who raised Stormy and taught him what family truly means?

Stormy Normy and the Christmas Surprise is an emotional and uplifting story about found families, belonging, and the courage it takes to reunite with those we love — reminding us that sometimes, the greatest gift of all is coming home.

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Erik's Adventures

Coming in 2027

Love Stormy Normy? Get ready to meet Erik!

Erik is a young zebra who dreams of more than life on the quiet safari plains of Dimbulah. In Erik’s Adventures, he runs away to join the circus. Along the way he discovers just how brave, and lost, you can feel far from home.

Follow Erik as he learns about friendship, resilience and finding happiness wherever you are.

A heartfelt, fun-filled series full of spirit, laughs and life lessons.

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Please support the wonderful stores that stock my books locally. If there isn’t one near you, signed copies are available through my online store

(Australia only due to high international shipping costs).

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Australia

Queensland

BerkelouW Books - Eumundi

87 Memorial Dr, Eumundi Queensland 4562 ​

(07) 5442 8366

Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum - Cloncurry

48 Mcilwraith St, Cloncurry QLD 4824

(07) 4742 1361

info@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre and Museum

Wimberley & Co - Goomeri 

9 Moore Street, Goomeri QLD 4601

(07) 5308 8900

Tully Tack and Co - Tully

40 Butler Street, Tully QLD 4854

0401 900 197

Pomona Post Office

11 Memorial Ave, Pomona

Victoria

Western Australia

Read the Write Book - Albany, WA

Albany WA

0488007776

Online Australian stores

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America

Please support the wonderful stores that stock my books locally. If there isn’t one near you, signed copies are available through my online store

(Australia only due to high international shipping costs).

Iowa

Fae•ble - Amana
714 47th Ave Amana, IA 52203

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Triumvirate Books

triumviratebooks.com

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United Kingdom

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