Hachette Memories of Lost & Found

Thursday 18 June 2026

‘One of the biggest ever debut author tours on record, with our tour plans much copied by other houses and Brooke charmed just everyone.’ Louise Stark, CEO

‘I was searching my documents for any review that I may have written at the time but instead came across my very concise sales points! Enough said 😊 Hugely exciting debut; local - hailed as the next Jasper Jones - very touching story - a bit “Little Miss Sunshine” - expecting huge international impact… proofs… multimedia… window offer… minimum 20 copies please.’ Linda Bruce, Account Manager

‘At the time I was working for another publisher but all the AM’s in WA knew Brooke from her time behind the counter at Beaufort St Books. I attended the launch, and it was standing room only! Such an amazing evening with Todd who was the AM at the time making a short video of with his daughter in those famous red boots.  So cute!’ – Nicky Delaney, Account Manager

‘I was working at another publisher when Lost & Found was published and I remember being struck not only by the brilliant campaign, but by how much love and passion was poured into the book. Then when I read, I could see why.’ Alysha Farry, Marketing and Publicity Director

‘I was working at Canberra bookstore Paperchain at the time, and would always google image search an author before their event so I knew who I was looking for. The Paperchain counter is a little high (if you know you know) and when I looked up from the computer, who was standing there but Brooke herself? I told her the story, which led to one of my favourite inscriptions in any book I own.’ Bethany Nevile, Campaign Manager

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