Tristan Bancks
About the author

Tristan Bancks

Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention and the Tom Weekly series. Two Wolves won Honour Book in the 2015 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The Fall was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. Tristan’s books have also been recognised in multiple children’s choice awards. Tristan is a writer-ambassador for literacy charity Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop several of his books for the screen. He’s excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can find out more about Tristan’s books, play games, watch videos, chat to the author and help him try to change the world at www.tristanbancks.com.

Books by Tristan Bancks

Tristan Bancks Articles

Teacher's Notes: Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

News | Book Life

8 August 2023

Teacher's Notes: Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

A Missing Father, A Buried Secret: Read Our Review of Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

Review | Our Review

7 August 2023

A Missing Father, A Buried Secret: Read Our Review of Scar Town by Tristan Bancks

Heart-Racing Action: Read Our Review of Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Review | Our Review

26 July 2022

Heart-Racing Action: Read Our Review of Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Book Club Discussion Questions: Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

News | Book Life

26 July 2022

Book Club Discussion Questions: Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

A Nail-biter: Read an Extract from Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Review | Extract

30 June 2022

A Nail-biter: Read an Extract from Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Celebrating 100 Years: Read our Review of Ginger Meggs by Tristan Bancks and Jason Chatfield

Review | Our Review

18 May 2021

Celebrating 100 Years: Read our Review of Ginger Meggs by Tristan Bancks and Jason Chatfield

Four New Stories: Read an Extract from Ginger Meggs by Tristan Bancks and Jason Chatfield

Review | Extract

29 April 2021

Four New Stories: Read an Extract from Ginger Meggs by Tristan Bancks and Jason Chatfield

The ‘Final Caption’ Competition

News | Author Related | Book Life

12 April 2021

The ‘Final Caption’ Competition

Meet Ned the nit: Read another chapter from Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks

Review | Extract

9 July 2020

Meet Ned the nit: Read another chapter from Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks

Feeling itchy?  Read a chapter from Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks

Review | Extract

9 July 2020

Feeling itchy? Read a chapter from Nit Boy by Tristan Bancks