Phil Cummings
Phil Cummings is a South Australian children's fiction author. Born in Port Broughton, his first book, "Goodness Gracious", was published in 1989.[1][2] Since then he has published over 40 children's novels.
Two of Cummings' works have been turned into theatrical productions. Windmill Performing Arts produced a production of "Boom Bah!" in 2008,[3] and John Schumann composed a musical version of "Danny Allen was here" for the 2012 Festival of Music.[1]
Awards
- Carclew Fellowship, 1998.[4]
- Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book for Breakaway, 2002.[4]
- Adelaide Festival of Arts Awards for Children's Literature, shortlisted, for "Danny Allen was here", 2008.[5]
Partial bibliography
- Cummings, Phil; Smith, Craig (illustrator). (1989). "Goodness Gracious!" Ashton Scholastic Books Australia. ISBN 978-1-86291-317-2
- Cummings, Phil. (1997). "Angel". Random House Australia. ISBN 0-09-183285-3
- Cummings, Phil. (2000). "Breakaway". Random House Australia. ISBN 0-09-184074-0
- Cummings, Phil. (2002). "Tearaway". Random House Australia. ISBN 1-74-051774-1
- Cummings, Phil. (2007). "Danny Allen Was Here". Pan Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-330-42294-9
- Cummings, Phil. (2008). "Take it Easy, Danny Allen". Pan Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-330-42373-1
- Cummings, Phil; Rycroft, Nina (illustrator). (2008). "Boom Bah!" Working Title Press. ISBN 978-1-921504-08-2
References
- ^ a b Heuzenroeder, Catherine (1 July 2012). "Children's author draws from book of life". ABC Riverland. Retrieved 16 September 2012
- ^ "Bio. "Phil Cummings". Retrieved 16 September 2012
- ^ Bryne, Matt (11 July 2008). "Boom Bah! by Windmill Performing Arts". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 16 September 2012
- ^ a b "Phil Cummings", Premier's Reading Challenge, South Australia. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Bogle, Deborah. (5 February 2008). Festival Awards for Literature shortlist announced. Adelaide Now. Retrieved 16 September 2012
