Description:
Mavey is excited to sing at the end-of-year concert. But the Year Two song has whistling in it, and Mavey can't whistle. To make matters worse, Mavey's twin sister Beth has a mighty whistle. Terrified her classmates will laugh at her, Mavey and her family devise a plan to get Mavey whistling. Will Mavey learn how to whistle in time for the big concert? Or will Mavey's toot stay mute?
In a world where children are under pressure to meet standards and milestones, one little girl learns that doing it your own way is sometimes the best way.
Set in inner city Perth, Western Australia, Mavey and Beth's Double Act: Where's My Whistle? explores critical and creative thinking, problem solving and resilience.
Brief description: Kristy Nita Brown is an Australian author and creative entrepreneur who writes children's stories full of heart, humour and curiosity. Her debut novel, Looking for Lily, was shortlisted for the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award, and her Mavey and Beth's Double Act series has been celebrated at major children's literature events, with The Hole Truth winning first place in the 2025 Children and Young Adult Competition. With a background in education and media, Kristy works across writing, teaching and creative projects that champion young voices. She is the founder of Book Builders Challenge, an in-schools program that helps young people write, illustrate and publish their own books. When she's not telling stories or working with young writers, Kristy plays the flute and the drums - and firmly believes that ice cream is a vital ingredient in a creative life.
Review Quotes:
"Hilarious and kid friendly. Perfect for beginner readers."
- Aleesah Darlison, award-winning author of League of Llamas and Super Sloth series.
"Just the right mix of heart and humour, with plenty to keep the adults giggling too!"
- R.J. Timmis, award-winning author of MerTales and Jawsome series.
"A beautifully constructed junior fiction story."
- Judge, 2023 Children and Young Adult Aspiring Authors Competition.
"Fun and practical, featuring caring characters you wish every child had by their side, this was a truly charming read."
- Writing WA.