
Charlotte Barkla
Book for an eventCharlotte is an Adelaide-based writer who worked as a civil engineer and physics teacher before rediscovering her love for children’s literature.
As well as dreaming up funny stories over a cup of coffee, Charlotte’s favourite things include autumn leaves, family bike rides and travel.
The first two books in her debut middle grade series, Edie's Experiments, will be published in 2020 under the Puffin imprint.
Books by Charlotte Barkla
Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue . . . but how will she cope with a new rival?
A new school, a classroom full of potential new friends and a science kit. What could possibly go wrong?
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Charlotte Barkla reflects on writing a female protagonist for her new series, Edie's Experiments.
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Create your own marbled Easter eggs with ingredients from the pantry.
Blowing up balloons using chemistry!
Observe the chemical reaction of making honeycomb at home in National Science Week 2020.