"Firehawk: An Australian First Nations Tale" By Gregg Dreise, Kristy Dreise (Illustrator)
Garbayn is very impatient, especially compared to his older brother, Bayri. Garbayn wants to have adventures and hunt with fire more than anything else, but Bayri tells him he must wait until he's ready and has learned how to do it properly. The younger brother tries his best to do as he's told; however, he can't help but finally give in to his burning desire. What will happen when Garbayn tries to hunt with fire alone?
Firehawk: An Australian First Nations Tale is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.
- ISBN: 9781398377240
- ISBN-10: 1398377244
- Audience: 7 - 12 years
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 40 pages
- Published: 27 October 2023
- Publisher: Hodder Education
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 16.8 x 0.6 x 20.8 cm
- Weight (kg): 0.39
- Edition Number: 1
More About The Artist
More About The Artist


About Gregg Dreise
About Gregg Dreise
Gregg Dreise is a celebrated Kamilaroi author, illustrator, musician and teacher, known for his vibrant storytelling and heartfelt messages. A descendant of the Kamilaroi people from south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales, Gregg was born and raised in St George in a large, musical family where sport, poetry and storytelling were part of everyday life.
He is the author and illustrator of beloved picture books including Silly Birds, Kookoo Kookaburra and Mad Magpie, each rooted in First Nations wisdom and teaching important life lessons. His stories blend humour, music and moral guidance - often inspired by proverbs passed down through generations, such as “Kindness is like a boomerang” and “Stay calm like the surface of the water, yet strong like its current.”
Now based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Gregg works as a teacher and brings his books to life for young audiences across the country with his guitar, didgeridoo and boundless energy. A talented visual artist as well, Gregg’s artwork has been exhibited and sold internationally, and he continues to create stories that uplift, educate and inspire children everywhere.
Gregg Dreise is a celebrated Kamilaroi author, illustrator, musician and teacher, known for his vibrant storytelling and heartfelt messages. A descendant of the Kamilaroi people from south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales, Gregg was born and raised in St George in a large, musical family where sport, poetry and storytelling were part of everyday life.
He is the author and illustrator of beloved picture books including Silly Birds, Kookoo Kookaburra and Mad Magpie, each rooted in First Nations wisdom and teaching important life lessons. His stories blend humour, music and moral guidance - often inspired by proverbs passed down through generations, such as “Kindness is like a boomerang” and “Stay calm like the surface of the water, yet strong like its current.”
Now based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Gregg works as a teacher and brings his books to life for young audiences across the country with his guitar, didgeridoo and boundless energy. A talented visual artist as well, Gregg’s artwork has been exhibited and sold internationally, and he continues to create stories that uplift, educate and inspire children everywhere.