Cristy Burne
About the author

Cristy Burne

Cristy Burne grew up climbing trees, jumping drains, chasing cows and inventing stories. She has a passion for learning through doing and loves to inspire creativity, daring and resilience in her readers. Cristy is a children’s author and science writer with degrees in biotechnology and science communication. She has also worked as a science circus performer, garbage analyst, Santa’s pixie, and atom-smashing reporter.

Books by Cristy Burne

Beneath the Trees
Cristy Burne

Beneath the Trees

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Wednesday Weeks #1: Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows
Cristy Burne, Denis Knight

Wednesday Weeks #1: Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows

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Wednesday Weeks #2: Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny
Cristy Burne, Denis Knight

Wednesday Weeks #2: Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny

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Wednesday Weeks #3: Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire
Cristy Burne, Denis Knight

Wednesday Weeks #3: Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire

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Into The Blue
Cristy Burne

Into The Blue

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A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future
Alex Towler, Cristy Burne, Jackson Harvey

A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future

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One Day Soon
Cristy Burne

One Day Soon

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Cristy Burne Articles

3 Reasons Why You Should Read One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

Review | Our Review

28 April 2026

3 Reasons Why You Should Read One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

Brilliant & Joyful: Read an Extract from One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

Review | Extract

27 April 2026

Brilliant & Joyful: Read an Extract from One Day Soon by Cristy Burne

PODCAST: Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler on Building Big with LEGO®, Creative Collaboration, and Their Exhibition in Sydney

Podcast

1 September 2025

PODCAST: Jackson Harvey & Alex Towler on Building Big with LEGO®, Creative Collaboration, and Their Exhibition in Sydney

    Activity: Into the Blue by Cristy Burne

    News | Book Life

    9 May 2024

    Activity: Into the Blue by Cristy Burne

    3 Reasons Why You Should Read Into the Blue by Cristy Burne

    Review | Our Review

    8 May 2024

    3 Reasons Why You Should Read Into the Blue by Cristy Burne

    Podcast: Denis Knight and Cristy Burne on Co-Writing Wednesday Weeks

    Podcast

    1 September 2022

    Podcast: Denis Knight and Cristy Burne on Co-Writing Wednesday Weeks

      Magic and Science Save the Day: Extract from Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      Review | Extract

      4 August 2022

      Magic and Science Save the Day: Extract from Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      An Epic Conclusion: Read Our Review of Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      Review | Our Review

      3 August 2022

      An Epic Conclusion: Read Our Review of Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      Magic, Science and a Stolen Crown: Read Our Review of Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      Review | Our Review

      8 September 2021

      Magic, Science and a Stolen Crown: Read Our Review of Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

      The Ultimate Prize and a Deadly Trap: Read an Extract from Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows by Denis Knight & Cristy Burne

      Review | Extract

      7 May 2021

      The Ultimate Prize and a Deadly Trap: Read an Extract from Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows by Denis Knight & Cristy Burne