YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
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ONE THOUSAND HILLS -
CITY -
TOWN -
ANONYMITY JONES -
HUNTING ELEPHANTS -
FULL MOON RACING -
ALMOST WEDNESDAY
A young Rwandan boy lives through the harrowing events of the 1994 genocide. Not an easy read, but an important one.
A collection of linked short stories, following on from the award-winning TOWN.
A collection of linked short stories set in an unnamed town somewhere in Australia.
Anonymity's life is heading south at an alarming rate. Will she have the courage to stay, or to go?
Gunner is running away from home. Who hasn't? But this road trip up the NSW coast will uncover all kinds of surprises and betrayals.
"It was the last time I saw her." A remote Tasmanian fishing village is the setting for a tale of murder, betrayal and lost love.
When Harry goes to stay on Uncle Frank's farm, the mysteries and secrets of Frank's past begin to surface.
James
Roy
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AWARDS
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* Winner, NSW Premier's Literary Award
* Winner, NSW Premier's History Prize
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* CBCA Notable Book
* White Raven selection
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* Winner, NSW Premier's Literature Award
* Nominated, German Youth Literature Prize
* CBCA Notable Book
* CBCA Notable Book
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* Winner, WA Premier's Book Awards
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* CBCA Honour Book
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* CBCA Honour Book
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* CBCA Notable Book
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* CBCA Notable Book
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* Shortlisted, Courier-Mail Book of the Year
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* CBCA Notable Book
MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS
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STUFF HAPPENS: LENNIE -
MISS UNDERSTOOD -
CAPTAIN MACK -
BILLY MACK'S WAR -
EDSEL GRIZZLER BOOK 1 -
EDSEL GRIZZLER BOOK 2 -
EDSEL GRIZZLER BOOK 3 -
ICHABOD HART & THE LIGHTHOUSE MYSTERY -
A BOAT FOR BRIDGET -
THE LEGEND OF BIG RED -
QUEASY RIDER -
SPITTING IMAGE -
PROBLEM CHILD -
WRESTLEFEST FEVER -
QUENTARIS: THE GIMLET EYE -
MAX QUIGLEY
Lennie likes facts, and books about facts. So when he and the relief teacher disagree, only one of them can be right, Right?
Lizzie is always getting into trouble, but it's never her fault. Honestly. She's just very misunderstood.
When Danny meets the cranky old man with the eye patch, he has no idea where this friendship will end.
The prequel to CAPTAIN MACK – Captain Mack has just returned home at the end of the war, but something is very wrong.
Edsel's a bit odd, he doesn't fit in anywhere, and he just wants things to be different. He should be very careful what he wishes for.
Edsel is back in Verdada, but he's not there to have fun. This is getting serious now, and only Edsel can help.
There's never been more at stake, and even Edsel is doubting himself. Can he choose correctly and save the lost kids of Verdada?
Steampunk for kids, complete with intrigue, mystery, attempted murder, and convicts with steam hammers attached to their arms.
Bridget loves to sail. So does her dad. But is his love for the adventure of ocean racing going to cost their family everything?
Barney and Liam have gone to Bailey's Swamp in search of the legendary fish, Big Red. But things are about to get scary. And dangerous.
The boys have found an old bike, there's a steep hill nearby, and they have a business plan. Now it's just a matter of not getting ripped off.
Farmer Phil's Fabbo Funtime Family Farm owns several alpacas, but they've just broken out. What could possibly go wrong?
Max isn't a bully. He just points out the obvious flaws in others. Like Nerdstrom, for instance. Max and Nerdstrom – a very odd couple indeed.
The US edition of PROBLEM CHILD.
The city of Quentaris has taken it upon itself to start flying, and a particularly nasty shade of treachery is afoot.
Wrestlefest is coming to town, but it's a sellout. How are the boys going to get to meet their favourite wrestling stars now?
BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS
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CHAZ: SUPERCHEF -
CHAZ: TV SUPERSTAR? -
CHAZ AND THE HOTDOGS -
CHAZ AND THE MISSING MAYO -
CHAZ AT THE FISH MARKET -
CHAZ AT THE AQUARIUM -
CHOOK DOOLAN: Rules Are Rules -
CHOOK DOOLAN: The Newest Pet -
CHOOK DOOLAN: Saves The Day -
CHOOK DOOLAN: The Tiny Guitar
Chook has to walk to school on his own, and he finds the idea a bit scary. Can Dad's special rules make it easier for him to be brave?
*Teacher notes available
Pet Day is coming up at Alton Road Public School, and Chook has chosen his pet. But his best friend Joe doesn't have a pet... yet.
*Teacher notes available
Chook knows the rules of soccer, but he finds it scary, especially when Ashton Findus is running towards him. Can he find a way to be brave?
*Teacher notes available
Chook's busker friend Eddie Two-hats has been taken away in an abmulance. Is he going to lose his corner? ANd can Chook help?
*Teacher notes available
Chaz is determined to win the school Superchef competition. There's only one problem – he's not as good at cooking as he thinks he is.
The TV show "Superchef" is running a junior edition, and Chaz is going to audition. If only he could find all the ingredients he needs!
There's a hotdog eating competition at the school fair, and Chaz intends to win. But will he need to resort to dirty tricks? Yep, probably...
How hard can it be to whip up some mayonnaise for a sandwich? Not hard at all, if you're Chaz. At least, that's what Chaz thinks.
Chaz's class is taking an excursion to the fish market, and it's another opportunity for Chaz to demonstrate his fine cooking skills. Problem is, he doesn't have any...
Another excursion, this time to the aquarium. Once Chaz gets involved, it's probably going to get messy, and stinky.
NON-FICTION
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THE 'S' WORD
A boy's guide to sex, puberty and growing up.
Honest, funny, informative.
Illustrated by Gus Gordon