Lillian Forbes - Hunter Valley Writers

Lillian Forbes

Lillian Forbes is a 13-year-old writer from Lightning Ridge. She loves reading murder mystery novels, climbing trees, and writing stories. Growing up, her favourite books included the One of Us is Lying series and Agatha Christie’s Poirot books. She also enjoyed reading The Inheritance Games and The Naturals. Her favourite show was The Famous Five. Lillian enjoys maths, English and gymnastics, and she is very good at solving puzzles.

Into the Wild
by Lillian Forbes “Give it to me! I want it and I want it now!” “No, Miss,” the seller heaved, angry but amused. Jane would not and could not take no for an answer. She grabbed the apple from the city market stall and sprinted through the crowds, with Letitia, her sister, trailing after her, Jane’s shabby silk dress flowing in the blissful wind. Suddenly, a firm, tough hand wrapped around her neck, almost choking her. Police! “I don’t think ...
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In the Jungle
by Lillian Forbes I thrash through the bushes. Rain feels heavy on my scarlet scales. My heart is pounding. Will I make it? Behind me, the earthly surroundings rumble. A distant roar is calling my name from behind me in such an irate tone that I keep on pumping. I turn from crimson to navy to a swamp colour. A hollow tree is up ahead, looming above me, like shadows in a storm. I weigh my options. Wait the storm ...
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Into the Wild
by Lillian Forbes“Give it to me! I want it and I want it now!”“No, Miss,” the seller heaved, angry but amused.Jane would not and could not take no for an answer. She grabbed the apple from the city market stall and sprinted through the crowds, with Letitia, her sister, trailing after her, Jane’s shabby silk dress flowing in the blissful wind. Suddenly, a firm, tough hand wrapped around her neck, almost choking her.Police!“I don’t think you will be going any ...
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In the Jungle
by Lillian Forbes I thrash through the bushes. Rain feels heavy on my scarlet scales. My heart is pounding. Will I make it? Behind me, the earthly surroundings rumble. A distant roar is calling my name from behind me in such an irate tone that I keep on pumping. I turn from crimson to navy to a swamp colour. A hollow tree is up ahead, looming above me, like shadows in a storm. I weigh my options. Wait the storm ...
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