Background
He was born in Scotland, but moved with his family to Australia when he was seven.
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DREAM CATCHER and Other Stories
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1862912556/?tag=2022091-20
Allan Baillie
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His first job was working as a Cadet Journalist then he began to work as a journalist working on papers such as the Melbourne Sun, The Telegraph and The Australian Women"s Weekly having studied journalism at Melbourne University.
Career
Turning to literature his books include Adrift, Little Brother and The China Coin. Allan Baille was injured on 8 November 2010 when he was sucked down a pipe at a swimming pool near Sydney and discharged onto the beach. He intends to seek compensation.
Achievements
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Australian Multicultural Children"s BOTY Award – Miscellaneous categoryJoint Winner – 1992 for The China Coin Canadian Broadcasting Company Book of the Year – Picture Book category – Joint Winner – 1989 for Drac & the Gremlin Various nominations W.A. Young Readers Book Award (WAYRA) – listed twice (once shortlisted) South America Kanga Awards – listed once New South Wales State Literary Award – shortlisted twice Kids Own Aust Literature Award (KOALA) – shortlisted three times Children"s Peace Literature Award (PEACE) – Best Book – shortlisted once Young Aust Best Book Award (YABBA) – Picture Book – shortlisted once.
