About the Author

Gracie Taylor was 12 years old when she published her first book, Flipper’s Big Adventure. What started out as a school project, quickly turned into a life’s passion. Gracie went on to write her first novel, Isabella’s Wish which was published in 2024, when Gracie was 14 years old.

Gracie is passionate about caring for the environment and our Australian native animals and is where she has drawn inspiration for her books. Gracie hopes that by sharing her stories, she is able to educate others about the importance of caring for our world, our native wildlife and their habitats.

Flipper’s Big Adventure

Flipper’s Big Adventure is a children’s picture book about a turtle named Flippers who, while out exploring with his friends, gets tangled in a plastic bag. Who will help save Flippers and all our other friends in the sea from this deadly threat?

Isabella’s Wish - Novel

Isabella is just an ordinary girl. She has an annoying brother, caring parents, a sleepy cat and Arlo, her BFF. Isabella just loves animals, especially the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos that live in the forest behind her house.

But there is a dark threat and a magical secret hidden among the trees. With a bit of magic, friendship and activism, can Isabella, her BFF and her new feathered and furry friends band together to save the forest they call home?