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  • Waarda series for young readers: Barlay!

    by Cheryl Kickett-Tucker with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan edited by Sally Morgan

    Sometimes grown ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson. And sometimes those scary stories turn out to be true.

    Sarah, Jay and Rene find out the hard way what sort of tale their nan’s woordatj story is when they wander off into the bush despite her warnings.

    About the Waarda series
    Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories…Read more »

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  • Waarda series for young readers: The Magic Fair

    by Sally Morgan with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan

    The magic fair has a lot more than just fairy floss and fun rides, it has cakes that jump and pies that fly.

    Enter — but beware! Kayla and her cousin Phil soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Phil is mean to Kayla the Fair takes matters into its own hands in a very unusual way.

    About the Waarda series
    Waarda, Nyungar…Read more »

    Price $9.95 Add to cart

  • 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 »

    Price $10.95 Add to cart

  • 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 Add to cart

  • 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 »

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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 Add to cart

  • 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 »

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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

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    Price $10.95 Add to cart

  • 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 Add to cart

  • 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 Add to cart

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Fremantle Impressions

by Ron Davidson

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Fremantle press and the Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre invite you to join us for an evening with first time novelist Deb Fitzpatrick, second time novelist A.J. Betts and third time novelist Kate McCaffrey.

Chaired by Lynne Cahill, The West Australian, Newspapers in Education.

When: 6.30pm, Tuesday 7 September 2010
Where: Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre, Old Prison Hospital, Cnr Knutsford and Hampton Road, Fremantle, (Parry St carpark)

RSVP:08 9430 6331 or admin@fremantlepress.com.au