Books »Fiction for Younger Readers
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Jake's Monster Mess
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
Jake’s room is only slightly messy — until Dad asks him to tidy it.
He’s emptied his sock drawers and his toy cupboard and he’s dragged out all the dusty forgotten stuff from under his bed.
THIS TIME, Jake is going to do the job properlyRead more »
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Waarda Series for Young Readers: Beach Sports Car
by Darlene Oxenham with illustrations by Sally Morgan & Tracey Gibbs edited by Sally Morgan
When Annie’s dad promises her a beach sports car she imagines a bright red hotrod with racing car stripes. All her school friends will be so jealous! But it will take a lot of work to turn Dad’s battered old bomb into the car of Annie’s dreams. Then again, hard work can sometimes make the rewards seem so much sweeter.
An illustrated first chapter…Read more »
Price $9.95
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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
Lilli’s family is moving from the bush to the city, and Lilli is sure she’ll be horribly lonely. She’ll miss the mangoes, she’ll miss her cousins, and most of all she’ll miss her Nan. But Nan sends a special friend south with Lilli, a secret Shadow to look after her. And Lilli discovers life in the city isn’t so bad after all.
An illustrated…Read more »
Price $9.95
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Waarda Series for Young Readers: Bush Secrets
by Tjalaminu Mia & Jessica Lister with illustrations by Sally Morgan & Tracey Gibbs edited by Sally Morgan
Debbie has two special secrets, and she definitely doesn’t want to share them with her brother Billy. When her grandfather comes to visit though, Debbie knows she can trust him with her treasures. And Grandpa has another secret, just for her. It’s his special place and Debbie is charged with taking care of it, too.
A beautiful tale of family…Read more »
Price $9.95
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Waarda Series for Young Readers: The Great Cold
by Gladys Milroy with illustrations by Sally Morgan & Tracey Gibbs edited by Sally Morgan
The great cold is coming. It’s tickling the toes of the animals and chasing the tail feathers of the birds. It’s creeping into their hideaway and making even the strongest shiver. Alone, the blind goanna and the flightless crow are weak, but when they work together the power of their friendship will save the day.
An exciting story told in the…Read more »
Price $9.95
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Jake's Gigantic List
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
‘Gentle jokes abound, and boys especially will enjoy the idea of creating their own adventure packed birthday lists. The black and white pencil sketch illustrations by Chris Nixon add a fun dimension. Dragons, piranhas and robots are all cutely rendered in cartoon form, enticing the young reader into the joys of literacy.’ — Bookseller+Publisher
Jake…Read more »
Price $10.95
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I want to be a Cricketer
by Sally Carbon & Justin Langer with illustrations by Stewart Gollan
Stand up and watch the ball…Watch the ball like a hawk!
Jason is bubbling with excitement on his ninth birthday when he’s given a cricket ball and some advice by a famous international player. Join Jason and his mates on their journey from spectator to State Squad, facing fired-up bowlers and unleashing balls at well-drilled and crafty batsmen…Read more »
Price $16.95
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I Want to be a Footballer
by Sally Carbon with illustrations by Cam Allen
Dream the dream, live the life, play the game.
Dane loves footy and dreams of becoming a star. But it takes more than just dreaming to become a champion…Follow Dane from his very first Auskick game, all the way to the Under 16s National Schoolboy Championships, in this inspirational readRead more »
Price $14.95
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Beastly Nights
by Elizabeth Pyle
If only a special friend were waiting in my dreams, that would be fun…
Jessica’s dreams are full of huge beasts with big sharp teeth, horrible arms and deep, growling voices. They wake her up, night after night — but are they as scary as they seem? Read more »Price $12.95
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My Grandad Knew Phar Lap
by Errol Broome
Phar Lap wasn’t just a horse…he was the best.
Toby and his horse-mad friend Maddy are enthralled when Toby’s grandad comes to stay. Grandpa used to hang out at the stables of the great Phar Lap. They race home each afternoon to hear the thrilling story of the legendary horse, but in time they also uncover Grandad’s dark and long-held secretRead more »Price $12.95
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Book Launch
Fremantle Press and All Saints Literature Festival invite you to the launch of Beach Sports Car by Darlene Oxenham and Lilli and her Shadow by Laura and Pat Dudgeon.
noon, Friday 19 March 2010 at the Ampitheatre, Entry car park gate 3, All Saints College, Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek, WA 6149
RSVP: admin@fremantlepress.com.au or 08 9430 6331
