

Ford St. 2008 ISBN
978187642680
(Age 11-14) What a great thriller. This book kept me on the edge of my
seat wondering if Marty, Rick and Aaron were going to stay alive as the
ice-cream...
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Angus & Robertson, 2008. ISBN
9780732284749
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Harper Voyager, 2007. ISBN 0732285496 565p. (The
Triumvirate: Book 1)
As with most in the fantasy genre, The Awakening deals with the rising
up of old powers. Alden, Hwenfayre and Shanek all have their place in
the old Empire, but...
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Scholastic, 2008.
Wealthy, upper class Daphne has been brought up to believe her role in
life is to learn how to run a home. However, after the First World War
breaks out, her father is killed in action and her brother declared
missing....
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London, Orchard, 2007. Picture book.
An enchanting look at penguins, this picture book written by Tony
Mitton and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees is sure to delight its
audience, whether reading independently or listening to the...
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Ford St, 2008. ISBN
9761876462598
(Age 10+) Alyssa Brugman has made an exciting start with her first
fantasy novel The equen queen, the second in the Quentaris –
Quest of
the lost...
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Ford St, 2008. ISBN
9781876462536
(Age 10+) The first book in a new series of Quentaris – Quest of the
lost city – sees Quentaris uprooted by a wicked spell and sent flying
through the...
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Allen and Unwin, 2008
Bear slumbers in his boat upon the river, and when it bumps into the
bank, he disembarks, exploring the forest beyond. Chased by some bees,
after raiding their honey, he spies a door at the bottom of a large
tree,...
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various
authors, (series) Indij Readers, Rockdale, NSW, 2008
A series of small guided readers suitable for primary school people,
but aimed at low reading ability students particularly Aboriginal
students, this series is delightful. Each...
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Scholastic,
2008
(Age 9+) The story of Kezzy and her new best friend Nell who establish
the Good Karma Club, which aims to spread a little happiness
among friends and acquaintances. Initially keeping the club
secret makes the whole...
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Bloomsbury, London. 2008
(Age 10 – 14 years) Philip Womack explores the supernatural in The
Other Book, a new fantasy for young readers. At boarding school
in modern-day England, twelve year old Edward Pollock discovers an old
book...
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Allen and Unwin, 2008.
ISBN 978174114917 3
A story and picture book for adults and children alike, Shaun Tan draws
a mirror to the face of Australia, with lonely people, houses where
constant bickering between parents causes the boy...
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Piccadilly, 2008.
This novel by Kate Le Vann is set in London over a summer holiday when
16 year old Rain goes to stay with her trendy young grandmother in the
house in which her deceased mother grew up. Here she uncovers her
mother's...
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