Charlotte Barkla
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Charlotte Barkla

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Charlotte 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 2: How to Be the Best
Charlotte Barkla, Sandy Flett

Edie's experiments in how to win at life continue . . . but how will she cope with a new rival?

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Edie's Experiments 1: How to Make Friends
Charlotte Barkla, Sandy Flett

A new school, a classroom full of potential new friends and a science kit. What could possibly go wrong?

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At home lesson: Edie's Easter eggs-periment

Create your own marbled Easter eggs with ingredients from the pantry.

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At home lesson: breathless balloons with Edie's Experiments

Blowing up balloons using chemistry!

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Make Your Own Honeycomb with Edie's Experiments

Observe the chemical reaction of making honeycomb at home in National Science Week 2020.