Books »Fiction for Younger Readers
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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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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
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Jake's Cooking Craze
by Ken Spillman with illustrations by Chris Nixon
When Jake’s friends go CRAZY about a new cooking show on TV, Jake knows he MUST watch it too. Soon he’s hooked — not just on the show, but on mastering the art of cooking.
Nana offers to help with the basics, but Jake and basics can’t be friends for longRead more »
Price $10.99
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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 Kid. But is Will, the new boy in town, conspiring with the pushy mayor and a strange Transylvanian to send her sniffing up…Read more »
Price $14.95
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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 »Price $9.95
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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 Keen and the wonderful places he shows her.
About the Waarda Series
Waarda, Nyungar for talking and sharing stories and…Read more »Price $9.95
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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 »
Price $10.95
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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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