Some of Patricia Edgar's most notable works include:
* *Up a Tree* (1975) - a picture book about a young boy who climbs a tree and discovers a magical world.
* 'Come Back, Snowy*' (1980) - a chapter book about a young girl who tries to find her lost cat.
* 'Two Weeks with the Queen' (1985) - a novel about a young girl who spends two weeks with the Queen of England.
* 'The Kangaroo Caper' (1991) - a mystery novel about a group of children who try to solve a mystery involving a missing kangaroo.
* 'The Dreamtime Detective' (1996) - a fantasy novel about a young Aboriginal boy who travels through the Dreamtime to solve a mystery.
Patricia Edgar's books have been praised for their engaging stories, relatable characters, and beautiful illustrations. She has been awarded numerous awards for her work, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award three times. In 1990, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to children's literature.