Books »Fiction for Younger Readers
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Mystery at Riddle Gully
by Jen Banyard
Pollo di Nozi, reporter-in-training, has a nose for news. Strange things are happening in Riddle Gully and Pollo smells a major scoop.
With Shorn Connery, her sheepish sidekick, Pollo is determined to track down the Graffiti KidRead more »
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Waarda series for young readers: Emu and the Water Tree
by Gladys Milroy with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan
There was once a time when emus could fly higher than any other bird in Australia. This is the tale of a curious emu, who changed the lives of emus everywhere when he lost the power of flight to a crafty serpent, but discovered his ability to run.
About the Waarda series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and information, is an exciting…Read more »Coming Soon
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Waarda series for young readers: Yippee! Summer Holidays
by Tjalaminu Mia & Jessica Lister with illustrations by Tracey Gibbs & Sally Morgan
Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun racing tyres and telling stories together. But best of all Debbie likes the special times she has with Dada Kean and the wonderful places he shows her.
About the Waarda series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and…Read more »Coming Soon
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Jake's Concert Horror
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
A school concert sounds like fun. Jake could scamper across the stage in a monkey suit. He could CLASH swords with Jonah. Even being a prince might be okay – as long as princesses are kept well clear.
But Mrs Paul has other ideasRead more »
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Jake's Great Game
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
Jake just knows he’s going to be awesome at soccer. He’ll run down the pitch, super-fast and much too tricky for the other players. He’ll fire the ball at goal like a cannon.
But Jake quickly discovers that soccer isn’t as easy as it looks. When he isn’t tripping, he’s slipping. His dribbling looks like bad passing and his passing looks…Read more »
Price $10.95

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Jake's Balloon Blast
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
Jake has always wanted to fly, it’s just a matter of how. Together with his best friend Jonah, he comes up with a fantastic plan to get himself off the ground – with very surprising results! Jake’s adventures continue in the third book in this delightful series.
Praise for the book
‘Jake’s Balloon Blast is all about positivity: dream…Read more »Price $10.95

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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.
‘Strong storylines and unique cultural insights make these books successful…Read more »
Price $9.95

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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 Peter soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Peter 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

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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 properly. There’s a surprise in store for Dad but it isn’t the one Jake planned!
Praise for the book
‘Jake’s…Read more »Price $10.95

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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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Outdoor Reading in Freo
The National Year of Reading is about turning Australia into a nation of readers. Fremantle City Library invites you the launch of the National Year of Reading 2012 at their Outdoor Reading Room.
Indulge your love of reading this Valentine’s Day with a morning tea and talks by Susanna Juliano author of Fremantle Italians and Andrew Relph, author of Not Drowning, Reading
When: 10am, 14 February 2012
Where: Outdoor Reading Room, Kings Square, Fremantle
RSVP by 7 Feb: 08 9432 9766 or frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au

