Ethel Turner

Ethel Turner (1870–1958) was an Australian writer whose 1894 novel Seven Little Australians became a landmark of Australian children’s literature.

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Seven Little Australians: Ethel Turner’s 1894 novel follows the seven Woolcot children growing up in Sydney. This enduring novel made Turner famous and remains her best-known work.
Balmain: A suburb of Sydney, Australia, on the Balmain peninsula. Turner grew up in Balmain, a setting closely associated with her early life.
Lilian Turner: An Australian writer and Ethel Turner’s younger sister. The sisters collaborated on children’s writing and shared literary interests.
New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards: A suite of annual literary prizes established by the New South Wales government. The Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature bears her name.
The Family at Misrule: Ethel Turner’s 1895 sequel continues the story of the Woolcot family. Turner returned to the family whose story established her reputation.
Sydney: The capital of New South Wales and Australia’s largest city. Turner’s life and writing career were rooted in Sydney.
Rose Scott: An Australian feminist and social reformer active in Sydney. Scott’s literary and reform circles formed part of Turner’s wider Sydney milieu.
Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature: An annual Australian literary award for writing for young people. The prize commemorates Turner’s contribution to children’s literature.
The Little Larrikin: A children’s novel by Ethel Turner, published in 1896. This early novel extended Turner’s portrayals of spirited young characters.
England: A country forming part of the United Kingdom on the island of Great Britain. Turner was born in England before her family emigrated to Australia.