'A compelling story, powerfully told.' author Nick Earls
'Brown Skin Blue is a warm and sensitive book about a young man finding himself in the rough and rugged croc-infested Australian outback. The characters are unforgettable and there is a core of humanity and care at the heart of this book that can not fail to touch a reader. A wonderful book.' author Krissy Kneen
'This is an exceptionally well-written story about the search for a boy’s identity.' Junior Bookseller + Publisher
' … a compelling tale … This thought provoking debut will prompt much discussion in schools but is appealing enough for a youngster's private read.' Courier Mail
'Crocodiles provide rich metaphors in Belinda Jeffrey's impressive debut.' Age
'Brown Skin Blue will echo in the mind long after the book is finished.' Buzzwords
'Treasure with a twist … don’t pass up the chance to read this excellent debut novel. Brown Skin Blue is one of those bits of treasure.' Gold Coast Bulletin
'Jeffrey captures the searing honesty of children in this deeply moving book about finding inner strength in the face of great adversity. It should be read, and discussed, by every teenager.' Sunday Telegraph
'Every now and then something falls out of the sky and takes your breath away. This book is one of those things. Compelling and strikingly written, this story is as Australian in its beauty as it is at its unsettling heart.' West Australian
‘Befitting the enormity of the story and its setting, the ending of Brown Skin Blue is intense ... it gives a good mix of resolution, hope and the recognition of more challenges to come.’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘From the very first subdued but loaded sentence, Jeffrey reels in her audience. The tone is bold, startling and brave ... A powerful contribution to juvenile fiction.’ Australian Book Review
'Belinda Jeffrey's compelling debut novel … Jeffrey casts new light … ' Canberra Times
'This first novel is disarming and yet confronting. The voice is strong, light and free on the page with poetic prose, superb characters and a fast-moving storyline.' Good Reading
'An unsettling but compelling coming-of-age story set in Australia's north.' West Australian