An Aussie STEM Stars book
Maddy’s love of the sea and everything in it was nurtured by a wild early childhood in the Northern Territory and her beloved grandad, who would take her fishing and snorkelling in the ocean off Busselton, Western Australia.
On these trips he would regale her with stories of shipwrecks and share his great curiosity in both the underwater world and in ancient civilisations. By the age of 14, Maddy was a certified SCUBA diver and had a fascination for archaeology.
Her passion for exploring shipwrecks was sparked by the heroic story of two teenagers who, in 1876, saved most of the survivors of a shipwreck off the Margaret River coast in southwest WA, by courageously riding their horses into roiling surf to rescue them.
Reviews for Maddy McAllister
Deb Fitzpatrick has done an excellent job […] Maddy seems entirely normal while also being one of those individuals who will never be distracted from her passion. The story that emerges is inspiring. The book comes with a glossary, a list of ‘cool shipwreck facts’ and on request a set of teaching notes. Recommended for readers from 9 to 14.
CBCA Reading Time
This delightful and engaging story about the life of Dr Maddy McAllister […] will provide readers with a snapshot of the passion for diving and shipwrecks that Maddy showed from an early age. […] Maddy McAllister’s story sends a strong message to young readers that to achieve success and enjoyment in your chosen field is to persevere and continually strive to learn more. Her love for her work, the marine environment, and the all-important shipwrecks, resonates throughout this absorbing story.
ReadPlus
Author Deb Fitzpatrick explores the life of maritime archaeologist, Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck Detective, as her early curiosity of the coast and sea turned into a passionate and successful career. This enticing tale is bound with shipwreck excitement, fascinating ancient relics and the wonders of the deep, all thanks to the dedicated detective work of this young woman. Thank you, Deb, for writing and sharing Maddy’s story.
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