Scatterheart

Wilkinson’s writing is both inviting and capturing. She tells the story with informed detail. It is hard to believe that it is not the actual diary of a nineteenth century woman. It is the historical accuracy of this fiction that really makes a great read; it sounds as if it could have happened exactly as it is told. This book shows lots of morals about friendship and acceptance, while remaining full of excitement and adventure.

It’s full of excitement and action, and a fascinating insight into our historical beginnings. It is a refreshing change from the twee fictional stories so often pitched at teenage girls

Scatterheart provides an insight into conditions and atrocities convict women had to cope with and will complement studies in Australian convict history.

Brilliant... Wilkinson weaves the narrative together with great skill

Excellent

Wilkinson exploits her research to great effect. This is an engrossing adventure story made possible by the raw material at hand — the grisly reality of life for convict women in the penal colony... Hannah may be feckless but she’s brave and feisty as well and we follow her fortunes with keen interest