Books »Fiction for Younger Readers
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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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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
Jake wants it all. His birthday list is longer than an anaconda and there’s no way he’s asking for socks or jocks. Nope, this birthday he wants a pirate, a dinosaur and a leopard! Luckily for Jake, Auntie Lyn knows just where to find all three. Packed with fun illustrations by Chris Nixon, Jake’s Gigantic List is about discovering the magic…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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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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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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