Writing
Craig Silvey
Place of birth
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Known for
Writing
Credits
4 titles
Craig Silvey (born 1982) is an Australian novelist. In January 2026, Silvey was arrested and charged with producing, distributing, and two counts of possessing child exploitation material. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession and distribution in May 2026. Released on home bail, Silvey is due to be sentenced on 22 October 2026.
Known for
6.4Fourteen-year-old Charlie's life changes when Jasper takes his help to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, Laura. He decides to look for the murderer and falls in love with Laura's younger sister.
Jasper Jones
2017
6.2In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
Runt
2024
NRJoin Julia Zemiro, Susie Youssef and Gina Chick as they reveal a treasure-trove of untold stories on some of Australia's greatest day walks… one step at a time.
Great Australian Walks
2023
Series credits
Behind the camera
6.4Fourteen-year-old Charlie's life changes when Jasper takes his help to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, Laura. He decides to look for the murderer and falls in love with Laura's younger sister.
Jasper Jones
2017
6.2In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
Runt
2024
6.2In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
Runt
2024