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The Amazing Spencer Gray
by Deb Fitzpatrick
Spencer Gray is twelve – finally old enough to join Dad in his glider. His mates are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome – but when disaster strikes, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.
Praise for the Book
‘The clever writing allows trhe reader to simultaneously admire the bravery and determination of Spencer…while…Read more »Price $14.99
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Waarda series for young readers: A Cyclone is Coming!
by Darlene Oxenham with illustrations by Sally Morgan & Tracey Gibbs
A cyclone is coming to Useless Loop. Annie has never been in a cyclone, but everyone else seems to know what to do.
Will it be scary? Will it be boring? Annie finds out the cyclone is both — and more!
About the Waarda Series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting new Indigenous children’s series…Read more »Price $9.99
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Waarda series for young readers: Lilli and Shadow in Trouble
by Laura Dudgeon & Sabrina Dudgeon with illustrations by Sally Morgan & Tracey Gibbs
Lilli and Shadow are reunited in an exciting new adventure – only this time it’s Shadow that needs Lilli’s help.
Someone, or something, has taken over Shadow’s home in the big old mango tree. With Nan to lend them a hand, they must find the best solution for everyone.
About the Waarda Series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories…Read more »Price $9.99
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Harmless
by Julienne van Loon
Full of suspense, Harmless, is the tightly woven story of eight year old Amanda, whose father is in prison, and Rattuwat, a Thai man burying his daughter in a strange land.
Abandoning their broken-down car on the way to the prison’s visiting hour, Amanda and Rattuwat venture into the trackless scrub of Australia’s outer suburbs. As the day…Read more »
Price $22.99
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The Mimosa Tree
by Antonella Preto
It’s the summer of 1987 and Mira is beginning her first year at uni. She’s got a radical new haircut, and an all-black wardrobe — she should be having the time of her life.
But it’s hard to get excited about anything when you’re being smothered by your crazy Italian family, enrolled in a course you’re not interested in, and expecting…Read more »
Price $19.99
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Light Horse Boy
by Dianne Wolfer with illustrations by Brian Simmonds
In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. But in the Light Horse they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline. And nothing will ever be the same again.
Featuring stunning charcoal sketches by Brian Simmonds alongside primary source documents and historical…Read more »
Price $26.99
From the Catalogue
Waarda series for young readers: Lilli and her Shadow
by Laura Dudgeon & Pat Dudgeon with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan edited by Sally Morgan
Ten Tiny Things on Wilderness Society shortlist
Ten Tiny Things author Meg McKinlay was pleasantly surprised to be shortlisted for the Wilderness Society’s 2013 Environment Award for Children’s Literature, just one day after winning a Crystal Kite award.
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