Topic : "Year 5 easy reads"
Books for students in early Year 5
Total Results : 443
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825 : 10 little insects by Cali, Davide & Pianina, V (ill) 10 intelligent insects, each with something to hide, are invited to a secluded island for the weekend. One by one, unusual things start to happen and they begin tracking a murderer. 5-6 booklist |
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40528 : 100% wolf by Lyons, Jayne Freddy Lupin is from a noble family of werewolves, but his first transformation ends in disaster when he turns into a yapping poodle instead of a fierce wolf. Now Freddie's Uncle want to turn him into minced meat! Just when he thinks things cant get any worse he goes into dog prison. Who is the sinister man following him and his doggy friend? Can Freddy prove that he is 100% wolf and save the werewolf pack from disaster? 5-6 booklist |
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867960 : 156-storey treehouse, The by Griffiths, Andy & Denton, Terry (ill) Andy and Terry are celebrating Christmas in their 156-storey treehouse which now has 13 new storeys, including an aquarium wonderland, a wishing well, a world record breaking level, a TV quiz show hosted by Quizzy the quizzical quizbot, a lost property office, a lost sausage office, a super-stinky stuff level and the amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine, which makes the perfect amazing sandwich for you - every single time! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! 5-6 booklist |
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1019680 : 169-storey treehouse, The by Griffiths, Andy & Denton, Terry (ill) Andy and Terry have built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they - and you - could wish for, including an electric pony stable, a Santa Land, a NOISY level, a kangaroo-riding range, a WHATEVER-WEATHER-YOU-WANT dome, a 100% edible gingerbread house and a hall of funhouse mirrors. But Anti-Andy, Terrible-Terry and Junkyard-Jill, their doppelgangers, are trapped in one of the mirrors - and they want out. 5-6 booklist |
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903368 : Accidentally Kelly Street by Stewart, Briony A new family arrive at a new house on a new street in a new neighbourhood. Being new can feel lonely, but on Kelly Street the neighbours are warm and welcoming, and small acts of kindness go a long way. Soon enough, strangers have become friends, and a new house becomes a home. 5-6 booklist |
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18492 : Aden Ridgeway (Aussie Stars) by McCallum, Grant Tells of Aden Ridgeway's childhood, schooling and eventual rise to become a prominent Australian politician. 5-6 booklist |
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565 : African critters by Haas, Robert B Stunning photographs and engaging stories provide a rare glimpse into the struggles for survival in the African wilderness. The book includes large critters such as the big cats, elephants and rhinoceros, and small critters such as the dung beetle. Topics /
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871548 : Alex and the alpacas ride again by Lefroy, Kathryn Alex thought she'd saved the world last summer, but it turns out she only completed half the job. This time around she is battling not one, but two evil spirits, determined to destroy life as we know it. Alex will need all the help of the alpacas and more to meet the challenge. 5-6 booklist |
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8969 : Alice of Peppermint Grove by Bell, Davina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) The war is over, summer has arrived and Alice is hopeful that life with her family will finally return to normal. However, nothing goes as expected. Her mother loses her job at the bank, the country is gripped with the deadly Spanish Influenza and there are problems between Alice and her best friend, Jilly. Even the return from Europe of Teddy, Alice's big brother, can't fix everything. 5-6 booklist |
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9727 : Alice's food A-Z by Zaslavsky, Alice Dip in and taste, in this edible adventure. Packed to the brim with funny food facts and clever cooking tips, as well as kid-friendly recipes, this book is ideal for the fact-hungry, the food-obsessed or those who just like to mess about in the kitchen. 5-6 booklist |
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2281 : Along the road to Gundagai by O'Hagan, Jack & McLean, Andrew (ill) The words of this familiar song Australian song have inspired the illustrations to tell the story of young soldiers away fighting in World War I. Topics /
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Year 5 easy reads /
Australians at war /
5-6 booklist
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903289 : Amazing animal journeys by Cossins, Jennier Come along on these amazing animal journeys. Did you know Arctic terns fly from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year? Or that the wildebeest migration in East Africa is so vast it can be seen from outer space? 5-6 booklist |
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6049 : Animal ark: The purrfect sleepover by Daniels, Lucy Amelia and Sam love helping out at Animal Ark vets, especially when they get to look after adorable kittens! But when Amelia cat-sits troublesome kitten Luna, the little cat causes a big problem ...With the naughty kitten, Amelia's new cat Star AND a cat event at Animal Ark, everything's going cat crazy! 5-6 booklist |
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587876 : Animal life cycles by Midthun, Joseph & Hiti, Samuel (ill) Discover why some duck eggs are brown, or why amphibians, fish and reptiles have so many babies. From the macabre caterpillar wasp to the caring kangaroo, the complexities of animal kingdom life cycles are explored in a colourful, humorous graphic novel. 5-6 booklist |
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756047 : Anisa's alphabet by Dumbleton, Mike & Simmerville, Hannah (ill) For many refugees the alphabet represents the start of a new language and a new future, but Anisa's Alphabet is different. A poignant and highly imaginative telling of one girl's story which will appeal to children and adults alike. Come with Anisa, and see things through her eyes. In this picture book, Anisa takes the reader though the alphabet, describing her journey from an unnamed war-torn country to a refugee camp, then on to an overcrowded boat towards supposed freedom and security. 5-6 booklist |
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19 : Anthony Mundine (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant Anthony Mundine's biography shows how he wanted to follow in his sporting father's footsteps. 5-6 booklist |
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4016 : Applesauce weather by Frost, Helen & Bates, Amy June (ill) When the first apple falls from the tree, siblings Faith and Peter know that it is applesauce weather. And that means that Uncle Arthur should be here. It seems like he needs a little more time to grieve. This is the first year without Aunt Lucy after all. This is a heartfelt tale about the strength and love of family and the power of a good story. 5-6 booklist |
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21638 : Archie Cupid and Lizzie Imp by England, Kathryn & Sheehan, Peter (ill) Archie Cupid is a perfect angel. Lizzie Imp is just perfectly naughty. They don't like each other until Archie's arrow and Lizzie's spitball miss their targets and everything changes. 5-6 booklist |
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886456 : Astonishingly good stories by Spratt, R A A lovestruck merpig, a peppermint-stick Parthenon, a vegetarian spider and so much more! From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes and Shockingly Good Stories, comes this collection of twenty terrific stories featuring Greek myths and fractured fairytales as told by Nanny Piggins (the world's most glamorous flying pig), a mystery investigated by Friday Barnes (girl detective) and a series of tales so tall they will give you altitude sickness. This book will delight children from four to one hundred and four. Just the thing for reading at bedtime, when you're supposed to be doing your homework or when you've been chased up a tree by an escaped rhinoceros and you're waiting for the zookeeper to arrive. 5-6 booklist |
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751035 : Atticus Van Tasticus: The treasure of treasures by Daddo, Andrew & King, Stephen Michael (ill) With the Map of Half Maps finally in the hands of Atticus and his crew, the rest should be easy, right? Wrong! Rattling skeletons, ghosts, monsters from the deep, killer sucking sands and a boiling hot tub are just some of the obstacles between them and certain treasure. 5-6 booklist |
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885151 : Augustin and the hot air balloon by Metzenthen, David Augustin is a poor boy who lives in a barn. Celine is a rich girl who lives in a mighty palace. They are both adventurous. Their world's collide during a one of their daring adventures which lands them in a world of terrible trouble and dangerous secrets. David Metzenthen has combined fact with fiction to create a story of wonder, mystery and excitement. 5-6 booklist |
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785309 : Aussie stem stars: Fiona Wood by Burne, Cristy Fiona Wood is a plastic surgeon whose expertise in burns treatment came to the world's attention in 2002 in the wake of the Bali bombings. From defending the weak and fixing the broken to fighting for her chance to study medicine, the story of plastic surgeon and spray-on skin inventor Fiona Wood shows us the value of dreams, hard work, and having the courage to do what is right. 5-6 booklist |
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785415 : Aussie stem stars: Gisela Kaplan by Gale, Emily Gisela Kaplan's story begins in post-World War II Germany. Despite incredible challenges as a child, she retained a profound curiosity, care and compassion for all living things. Her captivating, ground-breaking scientific research on Australian magpies, tawny frogmouths and other iconic bird species, as well as primates, make Prof. Kaplan a world-leading expert in animal behaviour, especially of Australian birds. Professor Kaplan is on a mission to spread the word about how intelligent and surprising birds are, before time runs out for many of them. 5-6 booklist |
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593287 : Australian birds by Chun, Matt It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world's most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. 16 remarkable species are featured in this beautiful book. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to inform and entrance readers of all ages. Topics /
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Year 6 easy reads /
Year 5 easy reads /
5-6 booklist
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6156 : Bab Sharkey and the animal mummies: The giant moth mummy by Hansen, Andrew & Roberts, Jessica (ill) Bab Sharkey, teenage pharaoh, returns to the wondrous city of the Animal Mummies. Only this time, he must face his most dangerous enemy yet...a giant mummified moth who is intent on destroying the entire city! Can Bab and his friends unite to defeat his terrifying evil? 3-4 booklist |
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4085 : Ball stars: Heat wave by Lawrence, David After wiping the floor in the interschool comp, the Bench Warmers are back. Danny and his friends are now playing club basketball for the newly formed Robdale Raptors. The opposition is tough, but with a first-rate coach and some much improved players, these ballers could pose a real threat. Can the gang make it to the grand final, or will Greg 'The Goat' McGriffin and the all-star Holesly Heat team ruin the Raptors' chances? 5-6 booklist |
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4014 : Ball Stars: On Tour by Lawrence, David Following their huge success the Robdale Primary basketball team is going on tour. They're off to the country and Danny, Crystal and the gang couldn't be more excited. That is, until they find out that spotlight-hungry Principal Take is also coming. Throw in Greg 'The Goat' McGriffin and it's going to be one interesting trip. 5-6 booklist |
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3072 : Ball stars: The bench warmers by Lawrence, David Meet the benchwarmers; Danny, Crystal, Angie, Omyr, Leanne and Cody. They're the new basketball players at Robdale Primary School and according to hot shot Greg 'The Goat' McGriffin, they don't have a chance of winning a lunchtime game. But when the gang are picked as part of the school squad things start looking up. 5-6 booklist |
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27230 : Barlay by Kickett-Tucker, Cheryl & Gibbs, Tracey (ill) & Morgan, Sally (ed) 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. Topics /
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Year 5 easy reads /
5-6 booklist
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4573 : Batsford books of Music for children, The by Rumens-Syratt, Rebecca Music is great because it means we can sing along to our favourite songs, play instruments with our friends and read sheet music- it's like a secret code. With this book you will be a marvellous musician in no time. 5-6 booklist |
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8412 : Beach sports car by Oxenham, Darlene & Gibbs, Tracey (ill) & Morgan, Sally (ed) When Annie's dad promises her a beach sports car, she imagines a bright red hotrod with racing car stripes. 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. Topics /
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Year 5 easy reads /
5-6 booklist
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35605 : Bear Grylls Survival skills handbook: Knots by Grylls, Bear This survival skills handbook is perfect for all young explorers, adventurers, and general lovers of the outdoors. Learn the art of knots, from tie loops, lashes, hitches and many more to help in various situations. This hand book includes illustrations, and step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls himself. 5-6 booklist |
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751180 : Becoming Brianna by Libenson, Terri Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not!). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organise a party, and juggle drama at school and home? As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it's all worth it... 5-6 booklist |
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12770 : Belonging by Baker, Jeannie This wordless picture book, with exquisite collage illustrations, explores the re-greening of a city, the role of community and the significance of children, family and neighbourhood in changing the urban environment. 5-6 booklist |
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751120 : Best friends by Hale, Shannon & Pham, LeUyen (ill) Shannon has high hopes for sixth grade. She will be part of the popular group of kids and the oldest in the school, but this does not mean the year will be without challenges. She realises that it is difficult to keep up with what is popular, and people are not always clear or kind. 5-6 booklist |
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836 : Beware of the storybook wolves by Child, Lauren This book with colourful illustrations and an interesting layout will tell you what to do if the wolves ever escape from your storybook. Topics /
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5-6 booklist
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2400 : Big book of Aussie dinosaurs by Richards, Kel & Singleton, Glen (ill) Everything you have ever wanted to know about when dinosaurs ruled Australia. 5-6 booklist |
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2746 : Big city museum by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Harry Harvard and Jessie Harrison's class at Average Primary School are going on an exciting excursion to Big City Museum. The good news is Mrs Payne, their fifth class teacher, won't be going. The bad news is the Principal is going instead. Most pupils are scared to do anything to upset Principal Dorking but Harry and Jessie can always be counted on to make or find trouble. 5-6 booklist |
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6470 : Bit of a hero, A by Phinn, Gervase Tom is finding it hard to come to terms with the death of his father, a firefighter, who lost his life trying to save a child. Life just gets worse when a bully joins his class at school and Mum meets a new man. Tom wonders whether he can find the courage within himself to stand up to the bully, and to accept the many changes in his life. Topics /
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5-6 booklist
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5625 : Black book of colours, The by Cottin, Menena & Faria, Rosana An extraordinary and unique picture book, complete with Braille and embossed illustrations. All black in colour, it is stylistically striking and offers the sighted reader an unparalleled insight into the interpretation of the world from the perspective of a blind child. Topics /
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130804 : Blind trek by Kennedy, Jim Hilton and Tim can't stand each other. They are forced together via their parents' friendship and their bike has crashed in the middle of nowhere. The only way home is to walk. Danger lurks and, if the boys are to survive, they must work together. 5-6 booklist |
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1982 : Bloodhound boys: great blood bank robbery by Cranna, Andrew The undead world has many dangerous creatures, many of which Rocky the werewolf and Vince the vampire meet in their search to find who has robbed the city's blood bank. 5-6 booklist |
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1384 : Bloodhound boys: monster truck tremor dilemma by Cranna, Andrew Rocky and Vince are competing in a monster truck race. Full of twists and turns, the lethal race will send the boys way off track. 5-6 booklist |
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1019733 : Blunders, The by Walliams, David & Stower, Adam (ill) The Blunders are the most blundersome family in the blundering history of blunderdom. They live in Blunder Hall. When the Blunders are about to lose their home, how will they come together to save it? 5-6 booklist |
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4842 : Bob the railway dog by Fenton, Corinne & McLean, Andrew (ill) In the early days of the railway, when shiny new tracks were opening vast areas of Australia, there was an adventurous dog who was part of it all. As the tracks were being laid, he was there on the train, riding in his favourite spot on top of the Yankee engine. Everyone knew him. The true story of Bob the railway dog, who had adventure in his heart and the rattle of the rails in his soul. Topics /
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903292 : Book that no one wanted to read, The by Ayoade, Richard & Freeman, Tor (ill) Have you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don't have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover - who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read - can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes. 5-6 booklist |
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941501 : Bored: Evie dreams big by Stanton, Matt Evie lives on Turtle Place, and she's bored. She is making plans, actual plans, to build her own house. Only, it seems that everyone else that lives on Turtle Place has an opinion they'd like to share. Frog and Milo want to build something totally different. Mr Santos is grumpy, Mrs Katz is spying on her, her sister is the most annoying person in the world, and her parents don't believe in her. But she has a plan, and she dreams big. 5-6 booklist |
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2826 : Born to bake by Gwynne, Phillip & Smith, Craig (ill) Rick has decided he is just average, not good, not bad, just average. When Rick discovers he is born to cook, he is no longer just average. The trouble is that his baking is now in competition with his Mum. 5-6 booklist |
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29362 : Born to run: Cathy Freeman, my story by Freeman, Cathy Cathy Freeman's own story of her childhood, her loving family and her sporting achievements. Cathy shares the personal philosophy that has led to her success and the joy she has always found in life. 5-6 booklist |
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13297 : Boy who would live forever, The by Simons, Moya Daniel is cursed with the fate of staying twelve forever. He doesn't know how or why. For two hundred years he has coped with the joy, and more often grief, it has caused him. Then he meets Sally and her daughter, Holly. Now it really matters. 5-6 booklist |
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43479 : Bring it on by Stanley, Jo Sarah loves to crack jokes, but no one at her new school is laughing, not even her first day buddy Hanh. Even worse, no one at Milsborough West Primary surfs and that's Sarah's favourite thing in the world! Sarah is a big fan of Aussie Rules football, but she has never played. Will coach Shawna let Sarah join the Flyers and be part of the team? 5-6 booklist |
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649005 : Bruno the boisterous blue dog from the bush by Osborne, Robyn & Phillips, John (ill) Barefoot Bob and Bruno live together in a broken down barracks surrounded by the beautiful Aussie bush. Although they don't have much in the bank, they are the best of buddies and life is bonzer. Then one day Bob hits the bonanza and everything changes. Without a backward glance, Bob and Bruno move to the big smoke. But is this fancy new life better than the one they had in the bush? An alliterative, humorous tale which celebrates mateship and introduces young readers to the quintessential language of the Australian bush. 5-6 booklist |
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7783 : Case of the getaway gold, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) Anna and Tim find the real thief of the getaway gold. 5-6 booklist |
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7736 : Case of the graveyard ghost and other mysteries, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) At the cemetery, pieces of headstone have mysteriously been discovered, along with bizarre notes. When Anna and Tim stumble across a head, they prove that three heads are better than two and decide to get to the bottom of this deed. 5-6 booklist |
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2866 : Case of the midnight zappers, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) Tim and Anna's house has been zapped. A gang of graffiti artists have been painting houses in Possum Creek with the huge letters ""ZAP"". The obvious suspects are the local gang called the Zappers, but Tim and Anna aren't so sure. 5-6 booklist |
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1079 : Case of the Runaway Bullet, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) A skinny mysteries book. 5-6 booklist |
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4660 : Case of the vampire's wire, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) Anna and Tim help solve three separate mysteries. A visit to the museum, a night at the theatre and a dinner invitation all present mysteries that need to be solved. 5-6 booklist |
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1082 : Case of the walkabout clock, The by Ball, Duncan & David, Mark (ill) Mrs Wagner's antique clock has gone walkabout. Clocks are not supposed to be able to walk but there seems to be no other explanation. 5-6 booklist |
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75 : Cathy Freeman (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant Cathy Freeman's early career as a schoolgirl athlete and a Commonwealth Games representative for Australia. 5-6 booklist |
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18688 : Catland by Starke, Ruth Having to stay with her Dad, his new wife and two stepdaughters when her mum goes to India is not as bad as Rose first thinks. Her stepmother is mounting a campaign against cats and a neighbour who has lots of them. Rose finds a solution. 5-6 booklist |
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617176 : Charlie changes into a chicken by Copeland, Sam & Horne, Sarah (ill) Charlie McGuffin is just an ordinary boy dealing with a range of typical problems. However, one day his life is completely turned upside down when he discovers he can transform into different animals! How will Charlie find a way to deal with his new powers and keep clear of the resident school bully? 5-6 booklist |
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10869 : Chewing-gum kid, The by Dawe, Bruce Simon Bright has a feeling that this week is going to be different and he's right. After the discovery of the Super-Gum, his life changes. 5-6 booklist |
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4445 : Children's treasury of Milligan, A by Milligan, Spike A rare and delightful collection of Spike Milligan's humour for children that includes 'Best of silly verse for kids', 'Milliganisms' and more. Topics /
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21422 : Chook called Harry, A by Gwynne, Phillip & Denton, Terry (ill) There are ten chooks in the chook house and Chris collects the eggs every day. When his favourite chook, Happy Harry, stops laying, Chris's Dad says that she's not pulling her weight and will have to go. Chris must work out a way to save her. Some derogatory language used in context. 5-6 booklist |
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87 : Christine Anu (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant Christine Anu's life begins in the Torres Strait Islands and leads to her rise in the world of music. 5-6 booklist |
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15075 : Clarice Bean spells trouble by Child, Lauren Clarice Bean is a vital, entertaining young girl. She relates to our problems and enthralls us with her exploits and the way she faces life with a delightful wit and faces challenges head-on. Topics /
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112328 : Clarice Bean, don't look now by Child, Lauren There seems to be an awful lot in Clarice's life to worry about and when she finds herself unable to sleep at night, she devises a Worst Worries list. But Clarice soon realises that your worst worry is the worry you haven't even thought to worry about. Topics /
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846207 : Clarice bean: Think like an elf by Child, Lauren Join the one and only Clarice Bean and 'Think Like an Elf' in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child. 5-6 booklist |
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846110 : Climate action: what happened and what we can do by Simon, Seymour Around the world, young people like Greta Thunberg, Xiye Bastida Patrick and countless others are taking action to combat climate change and raise awareness. This book explains the devastating effects of climate change and how humans have contributed to the problem. It shares the stories of young people who have become an important part of the solution. 5-6 booklist |
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30735 : Coco Banjo and the super wow surprise by Gemmell, N J YIPPEE! It's the holidays! Time for glorious summer days and fun with friends. Coco's mum is still travelling, but she arranges the BEST surprises. One surprise is in a box delivered by Coco's best friend, N. The next surprise is an invention called the Skip Back Machine. What does it do? And the biggest surprise is tickets to a concert by Coco's favourite pop star, Prince Louis!But . . . what if N isn't allowed to go? Coco has a big decision to make . . . 5-6 booklist |
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30736 : Coco Banjo has been unfriended by Gemmell, N J It's time for the school camp and some spectacular Coco-licious adventures! But two problems could ruin everything... Jay Page is hiding his pet rat in his bag. Worse, Coco's best friend N wants to join Belle's group. Has Coco been unfriended? Can Mrs Trample really ban Coco from the disco? Could this camp get any worse? Coco needs an amazing plan to make things right. Maybe the Prime Minister can help! 5-6 booklist |
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32413 : Coco Banjo is having a yay day by Gemmell, N J Coco Banjo to the recue! Coco Banjo loves her life. She sleeps in a tiger onesie, wears her mum's diamonds just because she can, and has dolphins and penguins as friends. Today Coco is planning a Yay Day of fun on her secret island home in the middle of Sydney Harbour. But wait, what is that secret signal? Oh no, Narianna (also known as N) is being bullied! Coco sets off for school to rescue her. But when cranky school principal Miss Trample sees Coco's school uniform (customised, thank you very much), Coco might be in even more trouble than her best friend. How will she get out of this one? 5-6 booklist |
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2969 : Countdown to danger: Bullet train disaster by Heath, Jack You're strapped tightly into your seat on the bullet train. The mountain track is so steep, the aisle is a staircase. As the train accelerates at top speed, a passenger slips out of his seat and begins to fall to the back of the train. He will probably die. It's time to decide whether to unstrap yourself to save him or stay in your seat. Countdown the minutes towards your survival or demise. 5-6 booklist |
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8261 : Countdown to danger: Shockwave by Heath, Jack You're swimming through the ocean, trying to escape dangerous mercenaries who have planted a bomb on the mainland. Behind you, getting closer, is the largest shark you've ever seen. An explosion rips out from the shoreline and a massive wave flings you closer to the stunned shark's open mouth. You don't have much time and you need to get to land. It's time to decide whether to keep swimming or climb onto the shark's back and ride to shore. 5-6 booklist |
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751092 : Crazy for birds by Maynerick Blaise, Misha Prepare to be amazed. Fascinating and fabulous facts about birds. Marvel at bird's bizarre behaviours. Delight in their diversity and enjoy their incredible personalities in this loving homage to all things avian. Bird brains may be small, but they are dense. Some birds have as many neurons as small primates. Some birds have even been observed making and using tools. Read this book to learn lots of facts about birds in a fun way. 5-6 booklist |
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660423 : Cunning crow by Dreise, Gregg Way back, before once-upon-a-time, there was the Dreamtime when all the birds were white. One of those white birds was a crow called Waan. One day a big storm came through and a magnificent rainbow appeared. When the birds passed through the rainbow, one by one, their feathers took on its beautiful colours. Waan flew through the rainbow too and his feathers became a beautiful red and orange. But Waan was jealous of the other birds. He wanted to be more beautifully coloured than anyone. So Waan hatched a cunning plan. But things did not go the way Waan wanted... Topics /
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846189 : Curiosities, The by Fraillon, Zana & Lesnie, Phil (ill) With the Curiosities, a whole world of wonders and possibilities awaits... Miro wakes one morning to find the world isn't quite the way he thought it was. When the Curiosities choose Miro as the one they nest on, Miro is led to discover all the marvels waiting in the shadows where no-one else looks. Sometimes though, the Curiosities can make Miro feel alone and invisible in the darkness. But perhaps Miro isn't as alone as he thinks... 5-6 booklist |
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15917 : Dads have no shame by Faulkner, Carol & Rogers, Gregory (ill) Sarah is unhappy as she has to help her Dad with a garage sale. When their neighbour sets ups his own garage sale, the battle is on to see who will get the most customers. Sarah is really embarrassed as she watches just how far Dad will go to win. 5-6 booklist |
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24009 : Darcy Moon and the deep-fried frogs by Carvell, Catherine Darcy Moon is an ordinary girl with ordinary problems. She's low on cash and low on the necessary street cred to fit in with the cool crowd. But, Darcy's life is about to take a great leap forward. When a freaked-out frog asks for help, it's up to her to fix the food chain, save the swamp and prove that money can't buy everything. Topics /
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Year 5 easy reads /
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5-6 booklist
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15057 : Day I swapped my dad for two goldfish, The by Gaiman, Neil & McKean, Dave (ill) A boy swaps his father for two goldfish. When his mother insists he swaps his father back, he discovers that his dad's been swapped numerous times. Topics /
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7330 : Deadly D & Justice Jones: Making the team by Prince, Scott & Hartley, David Dylan has an amazing power. It attracts the attention of the Brisbane Broncos football team, where Dylan becomes known as Deadly D. 5-6 booklist |
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18493 : Deborah Mailman (Aussie Stars) by McCallum, Grant Tells of Deborah's childhood, schooling and rise to become one of Australia's finest actors. 5-6 booklist |
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92042 : Diary of a wimpy kid: a novel in cartoons by Kinney, Jeff Greg Heffley, an undersize weakling, is starting high school where he has to share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. He desperately wants to be cool and is always looking for an angle to raise his profile. In notes and cartoons, he documents his experiences of school and family life, and offers advice on how to survive. 5-6 booklist |
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1019786 : Diary of a wimpy kid: No brainer by Kinney, Jeff Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he is not too broken up about it. But when Greg realises this means he is going to be sent to a different school to his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it is shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg? 5-6 booklist |
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3335 : Different dog, A by Jennings, Paul & Kelly, Geoff (ill) 'I'll tell you something, Chase. Don't beg. Some people beg because they have nothing. But a dog should never do it just because someone says the word beg'. The unforgettable story of a boy who cannot speak and the day he finds his voice. 5-6 booklist |
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7036 : Double time by Clark, Sherryl & Perry, Ellyse Ellyse is bursting with excitement. She's been invited to try out for a new youth soccer academy, along with her friends, Hu and Jamie. But, that's not the only thing. Cricket season has started again and there's both the school and club competitions to play. Ellyse is certain she can do it all. That is, until she finds herself in danger of disappointing everyone around her. But, Ellyse doesn't want to have to choose between cricket and soccer. 5-6 booklist |
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20711 : Dr Karl's big book of amazing animals by Kruszelnicki, Dr Karl From creepy crawlies and the world under the water to the biggest, longest, loudest, sleepiest and stinkiest animals of all. Here are lots of facts to astonish, puzzle and perplex, codes to crack, things to draw and colour, odd ones out, and differences to spot, 5-6 booklist |
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846168 : Drover by McMullin, Neridah & Anthony, Sarah (ill) A drover's life is one of hardship and daring, but also one of mateship and adventure. This tells the story of Edna Jessop who was one of the few female drovers who worked at this dusty and dangerous job. 5-6 booklist |
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783576 : Drum roll please... it's Stevie Louise by Hennessy, Tanya & Hedstrom, Leigh (ill) Meet Stevie Louise. She is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?). Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever. Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie's plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on. After all, Stevie is a professional. 5-6 booklist |
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55512 : Duck in the gun, The by Cowley, Joy & Belton, Robyn (ill) The general and his men are about to fire on a town they are at war with. But, the Gunner has bad news for the General. They can't load the gun because a duck is nesting inside it. Topics /
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686887 : Earth heroes: 20 inspiring stories of people saving our world by Dyu, Lily, & Lay, Jackie (ill) With twenty inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference. 5-6 booklist |
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890147 : Eddie Albert and the amazing animal gang: The curse of the smuggler's treasure by O'Grady, Paul Eddie and best friend Flo are spending the Easter holidays on the Romney Marshes with Aunt Budge and all his animals - Butch the dog, Bunty the hamster and pirate goldfish Dan and Jake. When the terrible Rancid Twins arrive in town, set on uncovering the secret mystery of the smugglers' treasure, Eddie and Flo are drawn into a thrilling new adventure. Eddie must use his ability to speak to animals to enlist the help of two elegant alpaca, a friendly sheep called Doris and a famous film-star rabbit to save the day and reveal a treasure of epic proportions. 5-6 booklist |
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846055 : Egg marks the spot by Timberlake, Amy & Klassen, Jon (ill) Skunk and Badger both find themselves in difficult situations with careless friends and family. Skunk suggests they go on a rock finding expedition to take their minds off their troubles, and to try and find a very special rock to complete Badger's collection. A simple camping trip gets complicated quickly by Skunk's giant backpack and a very special chicken with a very big secret. 5-6 booklist |
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660623 : Eight princesses and a magic mirror by Farrant, Natasha & Corry, Lydia (ill) Mirror, mirror on the wall...what makes a princess excellent?' The magic mirror is the thread that connects the worlds of ten very different Princesses after an enchantress flings her magic mirror into the universe. Ten short stories. Ten very unusual Princesses. Ten Princesses who are brave enough to be themselves. The answer to the question is not what you expect it to be. 5-6 booklist |
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22102 : Elephant mountain by Brian, Janeen & Rippin, Sally (ill) Kasem is thrilled when he is given responsibility for baby elephant, Pooky, and promises the elephant that he will always look after him. Kasem has to remember many important things and wonders whether he will be able to keep his promise to Pooky. 5-6 booklist |
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578873 : Emergency echo by Ivanoff, George Twelve year old Alice is an ordinary girl living in the outback mining town of Mount Magnet. One morning, during a game of backyard cricket, she is struck down with the crippling pain of acute appendicitis. Shockingly, the nearest hospital is hundreds of kilometres away and a violent storm is rapidly approaching. An urgent call is made to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The pressure is on for the RFDS to safely transport Alice to medical attention before it is too late. 5-6 booklist |
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831 : Enemy, The by Cali, Davide & Bloch, Serge (ill) There's a war on. We see something that could be a desert, in which there are two holes. In the holes are two soldiers. They are enemies. 5-6 booklist |
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120 : Ernie Dingo by McCallum, Grant A biography that traces the life of one of the most well known Aboriginal performers on television. 5-6 booklist |
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27079 : Escape from kids' club by Gwynne, Phillip Max, Lily, Boaz and Jesse are stuck in Kids' Club at an island resort, forced to watch endless Pirates of the Caribbean re-runs while their parents relax by the pool. After eight days, they decide to break out and let the real fun begin. 5-6 booklist |
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754869 : Escape from Lucien by Kibuishi, Kazu Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever. Topics /
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705686 : Evie and the animals by Haig, Matt & Gravett, Emily (ill) Evie is a girl with a special talent! She can talk to the animals! But whens she sets the school rabbit free she gets into big trouble. She promises her dad she won't talk to the animals anymore. But one day 'missing' posters for all the animals in her neighbourhood start popping up all over the streets. With the help of Granny Flora, Evie uses her magical gift to find out who is behind the disappearances. 5-6 booklist |
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660488 : Extraordinary life of Anne Frank, The by Scott, Kate & Rega, Anke (ill) Her words have become some of the most important in modern history: discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, whose bravery has inspired so many. Her incredible story comes to life in this beautifully illustrated book, with narrative biography, timelines, facts and quotes. 5-6 booklist |
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660489 : Extraordinary life of Katherine Johnson, The by Jina, Devika & Cole, Maggie (ill) In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts. 5-6 booklist |
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660493 : Extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi by Soundar, Chitra & Adillon, Dalia (ill) From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond his years. Read the life story of this brilliant, strong-willed and influential man in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with real-life stories, timelines and facts. 5-6 booklist |
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6495 : Extraordinary life of Malala Yousafzai, The by Khan, Noor & Petruccioli, Rita (ill) Malala was born in a beautiful valley in Pakistan, she looks positively at her life and works hard to get an education. At 15 years old her life changes forever. Malala will not be beaten she becomes a voice for girls and an inspiration for those facing adversity. 5-6 booklist |
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660491 : Extraordinary life of Mary Seacole, The by Redgrave, Naida & Harris, Alleanna (ill) Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts. 5-6 booklist |
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587830 : Extraordinary life of Michelle Obama, The by Kanani, Sheila & Walsh, Sarah (ill) The story of a woman who became an inspiration. Michelle Obama was born in Chicago, and was fighting for equality long before she became the First Lady of the United States of America. She inspired people everywhere as a campaigner for diversity and then as a bold voice in the White House, and she continues to use her influence to change the world. 5-6 booklist |
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660490 : Extraordinary life of Neil Armstrong, The by Howard, Martin & Chiu, Freda (ill) One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon. On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'giant leap for mankind'. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrong's life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines. 5-6 booklist |
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660492 : Extraordinary life of Rosa Parks, The by Kanani, Sheila & Lawson, Nan (ill) Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life. 5-6 booklist |
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6499 : Extraordinary life of Stephen Hawking, The by Scott, Kate & Mols, Esther (ill) Discover the extraordinary life of the man behind some of the world's most incredible scientific discoveries: Stephen Hawking was a physicist, cosmologist and author who made the study of the universe understandable to everyone. From his studies at Cambridge University, to the diagnosis of his motor neurone disease, to his winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom, read about the life of the man who is known the world over for his incredible contribution to science and the world in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts. 5-6 booklist |
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718072 : Family by Muir, Aunty Fay & Lawson, Sue & Seymour, Jasmine (ill) Family. Listening. Sharing. Learning. Connecting. Heart and home. Family. Family is a thoughtful contemplation for all to learn the different ways that family makes us whole. This beautifully illustrated children's picture book shows everyone that "family" can be about heart and home; an endless sky; stories and songs. It "learns" us how to be with each other and with Country. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and this remarkably simple story teaches us all, that family can be many things. Topics /
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9029 : Famous five mystery collection, The by Blyton, Enid Five children have mad adventures without parental interference. Topics /
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5857 : Famous five versus the black mask by Voilier, Claude Another famous five adventure written by Claude Voilier after Enid Blyton ceased to write Famous Five adventures, translated from the French into English. The five are back on holidays and involved in yet another mystery aboard a Mediterranean cruise liner. Topics /
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578972 : Fast flight by Ivanoff, George Dillon is your typical eleven year old boy who loves to play cricket and is forever getting into trouble for his messy room. He's just a normal kid - except for the fact he has a rare genetic disorder and desperately needs a liver transplant. One day, in the middle of the night, Dillon and his family receive a call from a distant hospital. A donor liver is available. The Royal Flying Doctor service is the only available option to transport Dillon to the hospital and into his new life. 5-6 booklist |
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129 : Father Sky and Mother Earth by Noonuccal, Oodgeroo (Walker, Kath) An illustrated book depicting environmental concerns by Oodgeroo Noonuccal, a poet and an activist for Aboriginal rights. Topics /
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5920 : Ferret attack by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Harry and Jesse use their time machine to play a dastardly trick that involves Killer, the ferret. The joke backfires when Killer starts to grow and grow as a reaction to time travel, causing floods and mayhem. Harry and Jesse had better work out a way to make this right before they do irretrievable damage to their school and their fifth class colleagues. 5-6 booklist |
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587891 : Fing by Walliams, David & Ross, Tony (ill) Meet the Meeks! Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn't enough. She wants more, more, more! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there's only one problem: What is a FING? Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING? 5-6 booklist |
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793562 : Firelight by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood -- knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely. Topics /
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579463 : Fish in a tree by Mullaly Hunt, Lynda Ally is smart, but no one can see this. She's even been smart enough to fool most of the adults in her life so far. But when Mr Daniels arrives to teach her class, he sees through her bravado. Ally can't read and Mr Daniels can see this. But with his help, maybe Ally can beat the bullies and learn to trust those around her again. 5-6 booklist |
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11982 : Five are together again by Blyton, Enid The famous five are together again and camping near their friends. A burglary results in stolen research papers and someone involved in the neighbouring circus falls under suspicion. Topics /
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5350 : Five fall into adventure by Blyton, Enid Julian, Dick and Anne are really worried. George and her devoted dog, Timmy, have just disappeared. Not only that, somebody has broken into Kirrin Cottage. They wonder if there could be a connection. Topics /
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1644 : Five get into a fix by Blyton, Enid The famous five get into a fix together. Topics /
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14220 : Five get into trouble by Blyton, Enid The Famous Five are distraught. Dick has been kidnapped presumably mistaken for somebody else. Topics /
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5890 : Five go adventuring again by Blyton, Enid There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit! Topics /
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6238 : Five go off in a caravan by Blyton, Enid A caravan holiday for the Famous Five is bound to be an adventure! And when they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around. Topics /
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6241 : Five go off to camp by Blyton, Enid Ghost trains that vanish in the middle of the night, the Famous Five can't believe it. There has to be a logical explanation. But as they follow the tracks, they realise there might not be. Topics /
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6634 : Five go to Demons Rocks by Blyton, Enid The famous five go to Demon's Rocks. Topics /
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1645 : Five go to Smuggler's Top by Blyton, Enid The Famous Five go to stay at a large old house, and discover lots of hiding places and underground tunnels. Perhaps there are still smugglers at Smuggler's Top. Topics /
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13379 : Five have a wonderful time by Blyton, Enid The Famous Five are on holiday and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby. The castle looked deserted but is that a face at the window. Topics /
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9733 : Five have plenty of fun by Blyton, Enid Berta is in hiding from kidnappers, and she needs help from the Five, but to help out a virtual stranger, they will have to risk great danger to themselves. Topics /
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5352 : Five on a hike together by Blyton, Enid When Dick is woken by a light flashing through his window, he is puzzled. Perhaps someone is trying to send him a coded message. And when the famous five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. Topics /
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6969 : Five on a secret trail by Blyton, Enid Camping again, the five have pitched their tent near an old, abandoned cottage, but Anne hears strange noises at night. Perhaps it isn't abandoned after all. Topics /
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6216 : Five on Finniston Farm by Blyton, Enid This adventure story sees the Famous Five down on the farm. Topics /
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6240 : Five on Kirrin island again by Blyton, Enid What can Uncle Quentin be up to, all alone, on Kirrin Island. He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the Famous Five. Topics /
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1646 : Five run away together by Blyton, Enid Someone has been on George's island. The five wonder what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island. Topics /
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35957 : Floods, The: better homes and gardens by Thompson, Colin After years on the run, the Floods are coming home to Transylvania Waters. And just in time too. Since Nerlin and Mordonna fled, things have gone from worse to much worse. King Quatorze has bled the country dry. He's even sold everyone's shoelaces. It's time for life with a lot less cabbage and a lot more chocolate. But, first, the Floods have to get rid of the old king. 5-6 booklist |
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1735 : Flying machines, The by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Jesse Harrison and Harry Harvard have a new best friend, Rocky Rockman has left his prehistoric cave and is living in their tree house. He also goes to Average Primary School and, for the first time ever, Jesse and Harry are disappointed when the bell rings to end the school day. But, trouble really starts when Rocky's pet, prehistoric bird arrives and Principal Dorking calls in Captain Crash. 5-6 booklist |
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12116 : Follow that bus by Hutchins, Pat & Hutchins, Laurence (ill) Two bank robbers find more than they bargained for when they encounter a group of school children visiting a farm. 5-6 booklist |
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1019697 : Footy tail, A by Johnston, Alexander & Dreise, Gregg Inspired by the South Sydney Rabbitohs, written by NRL star Alex Johnston and illustrated by celebrated First Nations artist Gregg Dreise, this rhyming picture book about an underdog team of bunnies who are up against the stronger teams of animals is a wonderful story of unity, togetherness, resilience and teamwork. A fluffle of Bunnies play at the park. They sprint and they tackle from dawn until dark, They always train hard, but it's never enough . . . the other teams are just bigger and stronger. It's tough! Join AJ and his teammates, Cody and Latrell, and the Bunnies on their triumphant footy journey from being the competition underdogs to unlikely winners, with a little help from some friends - especially a wise and confident Crow! 5-6 booklist |
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751151 : Forest in the tree, The: How fungi shape the earth by Wild, Ailsa & Reed, Aviva & Barr, Briony & Crocetti, Gregory This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a 'wood wide web' - told by one tiny fungal spore .A little fungus meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They cooperate with a forest of plants and a metropolis of microbes in the soil. But when drought strikes can they work together to survive? Topics /
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38331 : Fortunately, the milk by Gaiman, Neil & Young, Skottie (ill) Mum's gone away and Dad has to look after the kids. He's got a list of things to do. When he is picking up milk for his children's cereal, a wild and crazy story unfolds. 5-6 booklist |
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2675 : Four-fingered man, The by Jones, Cerberus When Amelia's parents decide to reopen an old hotel, she and her new friend, Charlie, quickly discover that there's more to The Gateway than meets the eye. Not only is it creepy, cavernous and run by a cranky caretaker called Tom, but the guests aren't your typical human visitors. 5-6 booklist |
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771155 : Frankie Fish And The Tomb of Tombfoolery by Helliar, Peter & Vamos, Lesley (ill) When Frankie and Drew get in an argument about how ancient Egyptians really walked, there's only one way to set the record straight: a quick time-travel adventure! But what happens when Frankie and Drew's precious Sonic Suitcase ends up buried inside a booby-trap-ridden pyramid? There's only one way to get it back - by going inside and hoping they can make it out again ... 5-6 booklist |
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34036 : Friend for Grace, A by Laguna, Sofie & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) In 1808, Grace and Hannah, are on board the ship, Indispensable, on their way to New South Wales. The girls wonder what their new place will be like. They hear the convict women saying there are giant rats and other strange animals there. When sickness strikes the ship, it seems unlikely that anyone will survive to reach the shores of the new land. 5-6 booklist |
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4007 : Funny kid for president by Stanton, Matt Max is the class clown always making everyone laugh. He is running for class president but has no special talents. As the election draws near, Max with the help of his friend Hugo, tries to run a fair and honest campaign. But there are scandals and sabotage. Max decides that being the funny kid may just help him win. 5-6 booklist |
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660479 : Funny kid kicks butt by Stanton, Matt Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first. Max is the funny kid ... and Famous Kid needs to go down. A bodyguard named The Fridge, the greatest school assembly prank ever, a jewellery store robbery and a real superhero called ThunderButt are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure. 5-6 booklist |
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1019780 : Funny kid snowballs by Stanton, Matt Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy that can make it happen. When Max and his friends holiday at a ski resort for the rich and famous, Max realizes that everything he could ever need to be happy is all here in one place. He is determined to fit in quick smart. Max is a funny kid, but will his jokes work in the snow? 5-6 booklist |
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751171 : Future friend by Baddiel, David Pip is lonely and bored. She goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses. She only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and she can't leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods outside. Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds herself in a warehouse, in 2019. She meets boy-inventor Rahul -- who is also lonely and bored. Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole load of new problems like hiding talking animals from Rahul's parents and finding a way back to the future. And -- just maybe -- saving the world... 5-6 booklist |
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1823 : Fuzz the famous fly by Rodda, Emily Fuzz endeavours to cope with the intrusions of stardom. 5-6 booklist |
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876370 : Gentle genius of trees, The by Bunting, Phillip What could we clever humans ever learn from trees? Take an unashamedly anthropomorphic wander through the woods to learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends. The Gentle Genius of Trees is a small forest of facts exploring the brilliance of trees, from photosynthesis, to symbiosis and the wood-wide web. Topics /
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750728 : Girl who stole an elephant, The by Farook, Nizrana Chaya can talk her way out of anything, except stealing the Queen's jewels. Even if she had the best reasons the King did not want to know. She ends up escaping on the back of an elephant and leads her friends on a jungle adventure, where leeches lurk and revolution is stirring. This is where Chaya's most dangerous idea takes shape. Maybe she can leave her village a thief but return a hero. 5-6 booklist |
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660687 : Girls can fly by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ambelin Girls can fly! Every girl is the star in her own life story. Stretch out your arms, aim for your dreams, believe in your wings and breathe in the sky. Girl for you, anything is possible. Your future is amazing. Fly high! Topics /
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160 : Going for kalta: hunting for sleepy lizards at Yalata by Edwards, Yvonne & Day, Brenda Kalta is the Aboriginal word meaning ""sleepy lizard"". In this picture book, the reader is shown how the Yalata community catch and cook kalta. 5-6 booklist |
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903320 : Goldilocks zone, The by Sheneman, Drew What makes Earth so special? Join Goldilocks and her best friend, Baby Bear, on an interstellar adventure to learn all about our solar system in this informative, hilarious, and 100 percent factual nonfiction picture book. 5-6 booklist |
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7070 : Goosebumps the movie 2: Haunted Halloween by Stine, R L When Sonny and his friend Sam find a ventriloquist dummy labeled Slappy in an abandoned house, they decide to take him home. What they don't realise is that they've brought him to life... and he's evil. Whoops! Topics /
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7034 : Goosebumps the movie: Night of the living monsters by Stine, R L THE GOOSEBUMPS MOVIE captures the chills, thrills, and giggles of Scholastic's original bestselling series. Zach, 16, has just moved from NYC to a creepy small town. He soon realizes his new neighbor, Hannah (also 16), is in danger. When he tries to rescue her, he accidentally unleashes the monsters created and brought to life by her writer father, R.L. Stine. Now it's up to Zach, Hannah, and Stine to get the monsters back in their books where they belong. Can they stop the monsters... for good? Packed with over 45 pictures from the movie! Topics /
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23951 : Grace and Glory by Laguna, Sofie & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1808 and Grace has arrived at a bark hut on the edge of a river to start her life as a servant. But, even though she tries hard, nothing Grace does for her new master ever seems right, especially if it involves Glory, his beloved horse. When the master goes away and leaves Grace in charge, she is tested when she has to save her mistress from danger. 5-6 booklist |
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14399 : Grace on the court by Proud, Maddy It was simple for Netball nerd Grace Parker and her best friends, Stella and Mia, at primary school, where back then her biggest problem was persuading her parents to buy her tickets to see Friday at Five, the world's hottest boy band. Unfortunately, high school is a new story. Grace's greatest rival on the court, Amber Burns, just made the same netball team as her. Her twin brother, Gus, is devastated he didn't make it into the top team. Tyler, her older brother, is ignoring her. And if that wasn't enough for a 13-year-old girl to handle, a popular dreamy boy is suddenly paying her a lot of attention... 5-6 booklist |
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15039 : Grandpa's angel by Bauer, Jutta Grandpa tells his grandson about his life and guardian angel during a dark period in history. Watercolour illustrations add to this endearing story. Topics /
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5732 : Great castle search, The by Bingham, Jane Through challenging puzzles, find out how people lived in castles, and the tournaments and battles that occurred. Each double page spread covers a different aspect of castle life and is crammed full of things for you to find. Topics /
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35742 : Great dinosaur search, The by Heywood, Rosie Search the beautiful illustrations for giant insects or for dinosaurs who lived in the shallow seas or in the dusty deserts. Includes dinosaur facts and interesting illustrations showing the ancestors of some animals that we see today. Topics /
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2014 : Great escape from city zoo, The by Riddle, Tohby An anteater, elephant, turtle and flamingo break out of the City Zoo and, disguised, manage to blend in for a time and enjoy their freedom in the city. Sepia drawings are a highlight of this escape adventure. 5-6 booklist |
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35797 : Great history search, The by Khanduri, Kamini Each double page of this book comprises an illustrated scene from a different period of history, crammed with people and events. The fun comes in finding the people, animals and objects in the scene. Smaller pictures around the edges show the things to be spotted and captions give more information. Topics /
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48474 : Great Planet Earth search by Helbrough, Emma Search through this book to explore the planets. Topics /
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17826 : Great prehistoric search, The by Bingham, Jane & Jackson, Ian (ill) This puzzle book explores life on Earth millions of years ago and the many different plants and animals that inhabited it. Every double page spread is packed with extraordinary detail and objects to spot, including intriguing prehistoric creatures from the most fearsome of dinosaurs to the tiniest of insects. Topics /
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751045 : Great realisation, The by Roberts, Tomos & Nomoco (ill) From simple acts of kindness, to the creativity within us all, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and feelings of millions worldwide as we adapt to a new way of life, cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us. It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world. 5-6 booklist |
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14293 : Great switcheroo, The by Fusillo, Archimede & Vane, Mitch (ill) Best friends Ray, Matty and Lurch are planning their best-ever prank to swap all their neighbours' pets. They think they will be legends but their efforts backfire. 5-6 booklist |
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1966 : Great undersea search, The by Needham, Kate & Jackson, Ian (ill) Through these challenging puzzles, find out about the many weird and wonderful creatures living in the sea. Each double page spread is crammed full of interesting facts and things for you to find. Topics /
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601775 : Hapless hero Henrie by James, Petra Twelve-year-old Henrie is the first girl heir of the Melchior family in 200 years. This was deemed a dereliction of duty by the formidable Octavia Melchior, head of the House of Melchior (HoMe). For HoMe is in the business of heroes for hire. Boy heroes, that is. Girls have no place. When Henrie receives a mysterious note, it sets off a chain of events including a kidnapping, a fancy skateboard manoeuvre and a private jet and she discovers something rotten at the heart of HoMe. As past, present and future collide, HoMe is poised to come tumbling down... unless a new kind of hero can emerge from the rubble. 5-6 booklist |
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81881 : Harriet Bright in a pickle by Craig, Claire & Feddersen, Melanie (ill) Harriet dreams of being a poet. Paul Picklebottom is constantly making her life difficult. Luckily, her best friend, Melly, is always there to comfort her. But, Harriet gets into a pickle when she finds out her best friend has a secret that she won't share. Topics /
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751195 : Hat-trick Teddy by Tedesco, James Twelve-year-old Teddy is a footy star in the making. He plays rugby league at home on the farm. He plays for the Menangle Meerkats with his friends from school. But when a storm turns his team's playing fields into a mud-pit, Teddy is faced with the worst decision of his life: if he wants to keep playing, he will need to switch teams from the Meerkats to their arch rivals - the Camden Rams. But can a Meerkat really be a Ram? Based on James's own footy-playing childhood, Hat-Trick Teddy encourages kids to follow their dreams regardless of the obstacles in their way. 5-6 booklist |
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7075 : Haunted Halloween: Slappy's return by Howard, Kate Slappy's back! The demented dummy and all his creepy pals are back for this sequel to the hit 2015 Goosebumps movie. Scholastic's early reader has all the chills, thrills, and laugh-out-loud horror of the new movie. Illustrated with 48 pages of color photos from the movie! Based on the 2018 Goosebumps film. Topics /
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774216 : Hello and welcome by Dreise, Gregg "Hello and welcome to our corroboree. Hello and welcome to our gathering. Father Sky, Mother Earth, together here with me. Different colours, different people, together in harmony." Feel the welcome as we celebrate Indigenous culture, Elders and future generations. Join the corroboree in the traditional Gamilaraay language of the Kamilaroi people as we listen and learn together. A wonderful companion to Gregg Dreise's highly acclaimed My Culture and Me, this joyful picture book celebrates Australia's Indigenous heritage and the diversity we enjoy today. Topics /
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580933 : Help around the house by Gleitzman, Morris Ludo's dad has just been elected as an Independent in Federal Parliament, which means a big move to Canberra. Top on his list of priorities is to find the local Scout group and continue his journey with the Scouts. Little does he realise just how important his scouting skills will turn out to be. 5-6 booklist |
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699051 : Henrie's hero hunt by James, Petra 'It's not easy being a hero. Ask Henrie Melchior. She's about to begin her very first Hero Hunt. Marley Hart needs a hero, but she's not convinced Henrie's the hero for her. When a message from the grave, a missing Egyptian statue, a pea man and secret codes collide with Violetta Villarne from Villains Incorporated. Henrie Melchior wishes she'd never left HoMe. Two girls. One boy. A great aunt. A mystery. 5-6 booklist |
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3802 : Her mother's face by Doyle, Roddy & Blackwood, Freya (ill) Although Siobhan's mother died when she was small, she can remember her mother's hands, her voice and her words. But, no matter how hard she tries, Siobhan cannot remember her mother's face. She'd ask her father but he is too sad and Siobhan carries her grief deep within her. One day, a woman shows her how to remember and has a message for Siobhan's father. Topics /
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2311 : Hero by Lean, Sarah Leo dreams of being a hero. In his imagination, he is a fearless gladiator but he wants to be a hero in real life. When the boys at school dare him to do something he knows is wrong, Leo lets everybody down. 5-6 booklist |
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14269 : Hester the jester by Clark, Margaret & Denton, Terry (ill) Hester wants to be the next court jester, but it is unheard of for a girl to take on that role. There is also the slight problem of a king who is quite happy to chop off heads if he is displeased. Hester must fulfil her ambition without losing her head. 5-6 booklist |
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40213 : Home by Oliver, Narelle When their cliff top habitat is destroyed by fire, a pair of peregrine falcons must find a new one. They end up in the city but they wonder if they will be able to make it to their home. 5-6 booklist |
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15937 : Home for Grace, A by Laguna, Sofie & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1808 and Grace loves caring for baby, Alice, and working with her mistress, Beth, on the property at Rose Hill. Grace tries so hard to be a good servant but still her master doesn't trust her. Grace thinks he blames her for what happened to his beloved horse. It's injured and growing sicker every day. Grace wants to do something to help but she doesn't know who to turn to. 5-6 booklist |
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14133 : Hooey Higgins and the big boat race by Voake, Steve & Dodson, Emma (ill) Hooey and his friends, Twig and Will, think they have built a boat that will win the home-made boat race. If they win, they plan to hold a pirate party for Twig. However, another team of boys also wants to win the race and they are willing to play dirty to take out the prize. Topics /
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32964 : Hooey Higgins and the shark by Voake, Steve & Dodson, Emma (ill) Welcome to Shrimpton-on-Sea where the folks are a bit unusual and you can meet Hooey, Twig, Will and Dingbat the dog. They are naughty, slightly scruffy boys who'll do anything to make some money. It all starts with the giant chocolate egg, then there's catching the shark in the bed and then Twig dresses up as a sea urchin and gets chased by Basbo, the bully. Topics /
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11475 : Hooey Higgins and the tremendous trousers by Voake, Steve & Dodson, Emma (ill) The world is a dangerous place and Hooey, Will and Twig are working on their genius health and safety invention, the all-new super TremTroo. These are super protective trousers to keep them safe from crocodiles, flying toffee-apples and log-flume malfunctions. Topics /
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15097 : House of Narcissus, The by Wild, Margaret & Harris, Wayne (ill) A beautiful house in Venice, rich in history, revisits its past stories in the context of the present. It is a house that has shunned all inhabitants but eventually it welcomes a fragile cat and opens its heart to life. 5-6 booklist |
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626733 : How to save the whole stinkin' planet by Constable, Lee & Hart, James (ill) Attention all waste warriors, this is a garbological adventure for you. From the moment you dive into the rubbish bin, you will be on an interactive journey of investigation and experimentation to earn badges and save the whole stinkin' planet. Topics /
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871650 : How to teach grown-ups about Pluto by Regas, Dean & Blecha, Aaron (ill) 'It's about time the grown-ups got up to speed... After all, Pluto hasn't been a planet since 2006! In this guide from Britannica astronomer Dean Regas reveals why Pluto was kicked out of the planet club. 5-6 booklist |
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815351 : I am every good thing by Barnes, Derrick & James, Gordon C I am a non-stop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference-maker. A leader. Step inside the mind of the confident narrator of this book! He is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and will see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny. A good friend. A superhero. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's often misunderstood. So, slow down, look and listen as he shows you who he really is ... 5-6 booklist |
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10417 : I survived the shark attacks of 1916 by Tarshis, Lauren & Dawson, Scott (ill) Chet Roscow is ten and feeling lonely living with his Uncle Jerry in a new town. When news stories about shark attacks on the coast come out, everybody thinks it is a great joke. On the east coast of America in 1916 no one had heard of anyone being attacked by a shark before. Chet and some friends trick each other by pretending to be sharks. But when Chet is attacked by a real shark in the creek he has to find someone who believes him, before it is too late. 5-6 booklist |
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1019839 : I survived the shark attacks of 1916: The graphic novel by Tarshis, Lauren Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. But Chet's summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. So when Chet sees something in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination... until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark! 5-6 booklist |
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587820 : Ice monster, The by Walliams, David & Ross, Tony (ill) When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole - she's determined to discover more... A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic! 5-6 booklist |
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777153 : Iceberg by Saxby, Claire & Sacklyeft, Jess (ill) In the final freeze of an Antarctic winter, green tails wave across a star-full sky, as if to farewell endless nights. If this world looks empty, look closer ... Penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes. As the temperature warms, birds fly above on their long migrations. And with the advent of summer, beneath an iceberg, the sea is teeming with life. Ocean, sky, snow and ice - minute greens and giant blues - dance a delicate dance in this evocative portrayal of the life cycle of an iceberg. Topics /
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846239 : If the world were 100 people by McCann, Jackie & CUshley, Aaron (ill) Imagine the world's population as 100 people: what would it look like? There are almost 8 billion humans living on Earth, but it's tricky to picture so many people! So instead, let's imagine the whole planet is a village where 100 people live -- each person representing around 80 million people in the real world. So what does our global village of 100 people look like? Are they all grown-ups? Are there more males or females? How many have black hair or blue eyes? What languages do they speak? Who can read and write? How many have access to the internet or have enough food to eat? Does everyone have access to electricity or clean water? Big ideas are broken into bitesize chunks through clever illustration and graphic design. If we focus on just 100 people, it's easier to see the things we have in common, and the things that make us different. So come and meet the people in our global village, and think about the big questions that affect us all! 5-6 booklist |
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21272 : Imaginary, The by Harrold, A F & Gravett, Emily (ill) Rudger is Amanda's best friend. He doesn't exist but nobody's perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend. That is, until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda's door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And, he's sniffed out Rudger. Soon, Rudger is alone and running for his imaginary life. A boy who isn't there will have trouble surviving without a friend to dream him up. 5-6 booklist |
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1897 : Incredible powers of Montague Towers, The by Sunderland, Alan Ageing superhero, the Cape of Justice, asks Montague's help to deal with his pursuers who are using cryptic messages. Over six days, Montague is endowed with a new super power each day - superpower, hypnotic power, invisibility, laser vision, flight and, finally, super speed. When Monty's nose twitches and he sneezes, the next superpower arrives. But, Monty doesn't time his sleuthing well, sometimes with disastrous results, as he searches for the evil Lord Bentwordle, who is trying to commit the crime of the century. 5-6 booklist |
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59973 : Into the deep: life through the depths of the ocean by Norman, Mark & Paul, David From the surface to the deepest depth, meet the amazing, bizarre and, sometimes, creepy creatures that live in the ocean. Topics /
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588216 : Into the jungle: Stories for Mowgli by Rundell, Katherine & Williams, Kristjana S (ill) This wise and witty companion to Rudyard Kipling's 1894 classic is likewise a series of connected stories about the man-cub Mowgli and his adventures among the animals in the Indian jungle. It includes all the original favourites like Baloo and Bagheera and gives female characters, like Mother Wolf, a more prominent role in Mowgli's upbringing. The timely theme of the possibility of understanding and empathy across species, cultures, and genders will resonate with contemporary readers. 5-6 booklist |
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751222 : Invisible Emmie by Libenson, Terri Crushes. Humiliation. Drama. Middle school. This is the story of two totally different girls - quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie - and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands ... 5-6 booklist |
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13645 : Joke trap, The by Glover, Richard & Gordon, Gus (ill) Jesse's dad makes terrible jokes. Ben's dad sings all the wrong lyrics to songs. The embarrassment is ruining their social life. The kids hope to cure their dads with a taste of their own medicine but they're not sure dads will ever stop doing THAT joke. 5-6 booklist |
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579225 : Juliet nearly a vet: Collection 2 by Johnson, Rebecca Juliet and her best friend Chelsea love helping all kinds of animals, because Juliet is going to be a vet and Chelsea the world-famous animal trainer. Join them on their exciting adventures in this wonderful story collection as they rescue animals in trouble at the beach, become junior Zookeepers for the day, search for lost dogs after a storm, and care for classroom pets - and their teacher. 5-6 booklist |
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22763 : Just a dog by Bauer, Michael Gerard Mr Mosely isn't a purebred dog but he's just the dog that Corey and his family want. He is loyal, protective and loving. And, he is much more than that. He might well be the one thing that holds them all together. 5-6 booklist |
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2274 : Just another day by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) In another disastrous day at Average Primary School, fifth class horrors, Harry Harvard and Jesse Harrison, have ended up on detention. Things start looking up when Harry and Jesse notice a space ship perched in the top of the tallest tree in Average Park. The aliens on board are able to be just as much trouble as our two heroes. 5-6 booklist |
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686546 : Just Jaime by Libenson, Terri The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their read friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They've started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dressed and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF Maya ... right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their group. It's like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered? 5-6 booklist |
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16200 : Kakadu calling by Christophersen, Jane Garlil An elder of the Bunitz clan living in Kakadu National Park tells stories of children living in the far north. There is the story of Burrki, a ten year old boy living on his own in the wilderness, of two brothers who have a misadventure at sea and of Maidje and her cousins learning how to gather and cook food, even snakes. 5-6 booklist |
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18440 : Kick in the head, A by Janeczko, Paul B. & Raschka, Chris (ill) A vibrant collection of poetry designed to introduce readers to a wide variety of poetic forms. Topics /
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48626 : Kiss the dust by Laird, Elizabeth Kiss the Dust is the compelling story of the flight of a Kurdish family fleeing Iraq. Twelve year old Tara tells the tale as her family rush into the mountains carrying everything they can. As refugees, they struggle through camps always wondering what will come next, where will they go and how they will settle as a family again. Tara's life is turned upside down as she struggles with the pressures of helping manage a myriad of problems. 7-9 booklist |
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6165 : Kittens in the kitchen (Animal Ark 1) by Daniels, Lucy Set in the UK, Mandy helps her veterinarian parents after school. She must find suitable homes for the school cat's kittens. Topics /
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809121 : Last council, The by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in crippling fear. Emily is escorted to the Academy where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered a secret that, if left buried, means certain destruction of everything Emily fights for. 5-6 booklist |
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3708 : Last day by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) School has almost finished for another year and Harry Harvard and Jesse Harrison are looking forward to the summer holidays. But, first they're going to make sure that the last day of school is an unforgettable one. 5-6 booklist |
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846100 : Last kids on earth and the doomsday race, The by Brallier, Max & Holgate, Douglas (ill) Jack Sullvan wants to be voted in as the mayor of Mallusc City. He has mastered the art of zombie control, taken down massive monsters, and survived the most epic road trip ever. He is ready for anything. The Destructor of Worlds has nothing on him, his awesome gang of monster fighting friends or his radical zombie squad. Whatever it takes, he is going to win the Doomsday Race and save the world. 5-6 booklist |
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4873 : Laugh your head off: Funny stories for all kinds of kids by Various & Innocent, Andrea (ill) Nine short and funny stories by some of Australia's award-winning writers of humour. Some stories have a funny twist at the end, others are based around hilarious situations. But, all are very amusing and very enjoyable. 5-6 booklist |
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825517 : Law for beginners by Hall, Rose & Bryan, Lara & Bustos, Miguel (ill) and Wray, Anna (ill) If you want to know how laws are made or what is evidence or what is good about juries, this book explains these concepts and many more. Whether it is going to school, stopping at a red light or paying for something, you are obeying the law. But laws aren't just about telling people what they can and cannot do. They keep us safe, give us freedoms and help us settle arguments. Find out how it all works in this bright and friendly introduction. 5-6 booklist |
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18698 : Leaf litter by Tonkin, Rachel Leaves, twigs and bark collect on the ground in forests all over the world. We call it leaf litter but it isn't really rubbish at all. Superb, detailed illustrations explore what goes on in a small patch of leaf litter beneath one tree. Topics /
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18491 : Leah Purcell (Aussie Stars) by McCallum, Grant A brief biography on Leah Purcell's childhood and rise to become a well-known Australian actor. 5-6 booklist |
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569187 : Leave taking by Marwood, Lorraine Toby and his mum and dad are leaving their family farm after the death of Toby's younger sister Leah. Together they sort through all of their belongings and put things aside to sell or throw out. Toby doesn't want to leave the only place he's called home. As his last day on the farm approaches, Toby has a plan to say goodbye to all the things and places that mean something special to him and Leah. With the help of his best friend, Trigger the dog, he learns what it means to take your leave. 5-6 booklist |
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855840 : Leonardo Da Vinci's life of invention by WIlliams, Jake Discover the fascinating life of Leonardo Da Vinci and his many interests and talents. From the Mona Lisa to his flying machines, Da Vinci's work includes some of the most famous, and quirky, pieces in history. 7-9 booklist |
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39190 : Letty and the stranger's lace by Lloyd, Alison & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) Letty and her sister, Lavinia, have arrived in Sydney town in 1841. It's a dangerous place for two girls on their own. When Lavinia gets a job, Letty is left feeling useless and alone. Then, she meets Mary, a strange woman with a secret. 5-6 booklist |
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2334 : Letty on the land by Lloyd, Alison & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1841 and if Letty wants to keep her job, she must travel with her mistress to a sheep farm in the Blue Mountains, leaving her sister, Lavinia, behind in Sydney. Letty has heard that the bush is a wild place, full of strange beasts and dangers, not to mention the bushrangers who hide out in it. And, as Letty soon learns, life on the land has plenty of challenges. 5-6 booklist |
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9838 : Letty's Christmas by Lloyd, Alison & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1841 and Letty must leave her job on the sheep-run because drought has brought hard times. She and the Grey family set out over the Blue Mountains but, when disaster strikes, Letty needs to be much stronger than she could ever have imagined. Letty wonders if she'll ever see Sydney or her sister, Lavinia, again. 5-6 booklist |
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864492 : Life doesn't frighten me by Angelou, Maya & Basquit, Jean-Michel (ill) Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where everyone may experience their own fearlessness. 7-9 booklist |
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58837 : Lilli and her shadow by Dudgeon, Pat & Laura & Gibbs, Tracey (ill) & Morgan, Sally (ed) 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. Topics /
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4901 : Lion drummer by Wang, Gabrielle & McLean, Andrew Lulu dreams that, one day, she will be the lion drummer in the Chinese dragon parade. But, through years of tradition, the drummer has always been a male and Lulu is told that girls cannot learn the drums. 5-6 booklist |
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601804 : Little Frida by Browne, Anthony A lonely little girl dreams of flying. But is it only in her imagination that she can escape her troubles and travel to a surreal land. There a friend awaits her, strange and familiar at the same time...Inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo and based on the true story of her imaginary childhood friend, this is a touching story about creativity, hope and belonging. 5-6 booklist |
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772107 : Little Lion: A long way home by Brierley, Saroo & Whatley, Bruce (ill) Can you imagine being lost and not finding your way home again? Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India when he was only five. He survived for weeks on the streets, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by his Australian family. Despite being happy, Saroo always wondered about where he was from. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for. This incredible true story celebrates the importance of hope and never giving up. 5-6 booklist |
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846228 : Little prince, The by Greig, Louise & Massini, Sarah (ill) The stars hide a little laughing prince. What is hidden is beautiful! Based on the classic novel by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. 5-6 booklist |
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648959 : Little Witch: Plots & Potions by Darlison, Aleesah When Courney learns she is off to school camp she is far from impressed. Hiking, rock climbing and white-water rafting are not her usual go to activities. When Courtney discovers the devious plans of some people at camp she must use some powerful potions and spells to rescue those in danger. 5-6 booklist |
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648965 : Little Witch: Secrets & spells by Darlison, Aleesah Courtney can't believe she is stuck in Mixton Bay for the summer with no friends, TV or pizza. When Courtney finds a mystical 'Book of Spells' with her name on the box, you could say that Courtney's boring holiday starts to get a whole lot more interesting. With the help of her new friend, Justice, and a special cat, Courtney's life is about to change forever. 5-6 booklist |
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774429 : Living the confidence code by Kay, Katty & Shipman, Claire & Riley, Jillellyn The inspiring true stories in this book, prove that no matter who you are or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try. Reading each story motivates you to turn your thoughts into action: your dreams into reality. The best way to understand confidence and learn how to harness its secret powers is to see it in action for yourself. From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls are pursuing their passions, struggling and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence. The girls you meet in this book are change makers. We can all learn from their bravery and resilience. 5-6 booklist |
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751130 : Looking after our planet by Daynes, Katie & Faccioli, Ilaria (ill) Our only home is Planet Earth. But there are signs that we are not looking after it very well. Discover the facts about what has been going on. Read and learn what we can do to make things better. 3-4 booklist |
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9259 : Looking for Atlantis by Thompson, Colin A young boy mourning his dead grandfather, a seafaring adventurer, tries to find Atlantis. Topics /
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845952 : Lost boy, The by Ruth, Greg Some mysteries are too dangerous to leave alone... Nate's not happy about his family moving to a new house in a new town. After all, nobody asked him if he wanted to move in the first place. But when he discovers a tape recorder and note addressed to him under the floorboards of his bedroom, Nate is thrust into a dark mystery about a boy who went missing many, many years ago. Now, as strange happenings and weird creatures begin to track Nate, he must partner with Tabitha, a local girl, to find out what they want with him. But time is running out, for a powerful force is gathering strength in the woods at the edge of town, and before long Nate and Tabitha will be forced to confront a terrifying foe, and uncover the truth about the Lost Boy. 5-6 booklist |
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4455 : Lucky Thamu by Kickett-Tucker, Cheryl & Tucker, Jaylon & Gibbs, Tracey (ill) These school holidays, Eli is going by himself to visit his much-loved Thamu (grandfather), who lives near the goldfields. They're going camping and prospecting, and Eli will listen to Thamu's stories and learn about country. But, when they camp to speck for gold, Eli seems more interested in chasing a white rabbit. Topics /
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2722 : Luke's way of looking by Wheatley, Nadia & Ottley, Matt All the boys in Luke's art class see things the same way, except for Luke. When Luke visits an art gallery, he sees some amazing paintings and, whoever created them, sees things just the way Luke does. Luke feels as though he fits in. 5-6 booklist |
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22563 : Magic fair, The by Morgan, Sally & Gibbs, Tracey (ill) 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, Phil, soon find out that not all the surprises are nice ones. When Phil is mean to Kayla, the fair takes matters into its own hands in a very unusual way. Topics /
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6938 : Magic feet by Clark, Sherryl & Perry, Ellyse Soccer season is here. Ellyse is desperate to pull on her boots and start dribbling and defending. But, her best friends, Charlie and Jazz, don't want to play soccer this year. Ellyse is disappointed but has an idea to get a girls team together at school. But, things don't go to plan at school or training. When Ellyse is targetted by one of her own Hawks teammates, it scares the girls from joining the school team. Ellyse must find a way to deal with the bully and convince her schoolmates to join soccer. 5-6 booklist |
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248 : Mandawuy Yunupingu (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant A former Australian of the Year, Mandawuy Yunupingu, leads the band, Yothu Yindi. 5-6 booklist |
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4098 : May Tang: A new Australian by Beikoff, Katrina Born in the year of the snake, May Tang is a dreamer who will never be sensible and obedient like her elder sister Jie Jie or clever like her brother Peter. Her parents are worried by rumoured events in China, and May finds herself on her way to a new life in Sydney. It is so different that May wonders if she will ever be able to love her new country. Topics /
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56280 : Meet Grace by Laguna, Sofie & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) In 1808, orphaned, London street urchin, Grace, steals three apples to feed a poor, abused workhorse. When her theft is discovered, Grace is sentenced and transported by ship to Australia. She befriends Hannah and the two girls begin new lives, sailing towards a new land. 5-6 booklist |
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9370 : Meet Letty by Lloyd, Alison & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1841 and Letty's sister, Lavinia, is sailing to Australia. In the confusion of departure, Letty gets caught on deck and is suddenly sailing as well. The voyage is long and miserable, and Letty must use her wits to keep Lavinia alive when she succumbs to fever. 5-6 booklist |
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58168 : Meet Poppy by Wang, Gabrielle & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1864 and Poppy, an eleven year old girl, is raised in Bird Creek Mission near Echuca by the rather stern Mother Hangtree. When Poppy's brother escapes to strike it rich in the gold fields, Poppy disguises herself as a boy and sets out to find him. Along the way, she befriends and is aided by a series of characters, including an Irish bullocky, a feral dog and the feared bushranger, Harry Power. 5-6 booklist |
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6464 : Meet Rose by Clark, Sherryl & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) In 1900s Melbourne, Rose lives a life of privilege, but the social conventions are predictable. Her life seems destined to be conservative and dull until her adventurous Aunt Alice arrives. Rose realises there are opportunities out in the big world. 5-6 booklist |
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256 : Michael O'Loughlin (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant Michael O'Loughlin takes us on a guided tour of the Sydney Swans. Interesting information about the team, the game and about Michael. Exciting pages and great sports photography increase the impact of the text. 5-6 booklist |
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4394 : Midnight club, The by Howes, Jim & Hurst, Elise (ill) The animals at The Lort Smith Animal Hospital meet every other midnight to share their stories. From little Dave, the puppy, to Gus, the guinea pig, the chosen animals tell of their own misadventures and share tales such as the story of the purposeful guinea pig, the courageous turtle and the trustworthy snake. The Lort Smith Animal Hospital and Dave are real. Topics /
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751016 : Migrants by Wantanabe, Issa (ill) A wordless picture book soaked in symbolism that shows the hardship, endurance and cost of forced migration. Migrants grapples with difficult themes that are left open ended to invite the reader to draw their own conclusions. Bright, detailed illustrations show the hope and courage of each individual character and why they take such a journey. 5-6 booklist |
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886445 : Miss Penny Dreadful & the midnight kittens by Rushby, Allison & Marando, Bronte Rose (ill) Penny Pickering is a creative girl with an imaginative, fanciful mind which doesn't quite fit her school for enquiring minds. When her Aunt, a famous authoress, turns up at her school to whisk her away on an adventure, it is like a dream come true for Penny. Penny and her Aunt are fascinated by a group of bewitched kittens who have tea parties, but not all is as it seems. 5-6 booklist |
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8118 : Monkey come home by Gallate, Bernard When Avery finds Earl, the monkey, he hides him in his room. His parents are surprised at how much fruit Avery is eating and his mother thinks he needs deodorant. Avery must help Eric before he is discovered by the wrong people. Topics /
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7067 : Monster survival guide by Lurie, Susan Let Zach, Hannah, and R. L. Stine introduce you to the monsters from the Goosebumps movie! This survival guide will give kids everything they need to know to fight the dummies, ghosts, and ghoulies if they ever come to their hometown. The book includes the monsters' backstory, likes/dislikes, weaknesses, fears, and much more. It's everything kids need to fight a monster invasion. Based on the 2015 Goosebumps film. Topics /
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3078 : Mr Bambuckle's remarkables by Harris, Tim & Hart, James (ill) When a new teacher arrives for the class in room 12B, the students are in for a surprise. Mr. Bambuckle is riding a unicycle and cooking his breakfast and already knows each student's name and background. He is just the teacher these students have always wanted, learning is fun and they do not even know they are doing it. Unfortunately, the principal is not so pleased and is doing all he can to replace Mr Bambuckle. 5-6 booklist |
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35877 : Mr Stink by Walliams, David & Blake, QUentin (ill) Chloe is a lonely girl who has a difficult family life and a hard time at school. She meets the local tramp Mr Stink and befriends him. He is the one of the few people who have ever been nice to her. So when it gets cold and Mr Stink needs a warm place to stay, Chloe invites him to live in the garden shed unbeknownst to her parents. Chloe soon discovers that secrets are not so easily kept and have a way of leading to disaster! 5-6 booklist |
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6772 : My Australian story: bushfire by Murphy, Sally Amy loves to read about real life heroes. When she is faced with a life threatening situation at her Gran's house, her understanding of what it takes to be a hero might just save her life, and her Gran's. Summer in Australia means bushfires, and when Amy and her Gran are faced with a bushfire far too close for comfort, Amy knows just what to do. 5-6 booklist |
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846120 : My brother Ben by Carnavas, Peter Luke and his big brother Ben spend the summer on the banks of Cabbage Tree Creek. Quiet Luke sketches birds, while Ben leaps off the Jumping Tree. The boys couldn't be more different but they share the same dream: winning a boat so they can explore the creek properly. Then Ben starts high school and the boys drift apart. When Luke catches Ben sneaking out at night, he knows his brother's up to something, but what? A timeless story of birds and boats and of brotherly love that is bigger than a wedge-tailed eagle, bigger than the sky. 5-6 booklist |
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642921 : My culture and me by Dreise, Gregg Feel the rhythm of the music, from your heart down to your feet. Enjoy the movements of melodies, as clapsticks keep a strong beat. This is my culture. This is me. Topics /
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903365 : My deadly boots by Merrison, Carl & Hustler, Hakea & Samantha, Campbell (ill) Spikes on the bottom boots, my favourite colour boots, making me too deadly. Can the shoes on your feet really make you jump higher? Walk taller? Dream bigger? A joyous, empowering story about finding confidence within yourself, boots or no boots, Topics /
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9256 : My place in space by Hirst, Robin & Sally & Harvey, Roland (ill) When an arrogant bus driver asks Henry and his sister, Rosie, if they know where they live, Henry tells the driver a good deal more than just his address. He launches into a lengthy and lucid explanation of the solar system, solar neighborhood, galaxy and supercluster to which Earth belongs. A clever blend of fact with fiction in this unusual picture book. 5-6 booklist |
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14068 : My sister has a big black beard & other quirky verses by Ball, Duncan & Millard, Kerry (ill) Sisters with beards, exploding bullies, a nightmare driving test, a girl whisked away by aliens and poor old Uncle Norm who got sucked up in a lightning storm. A collection of quirky, delicious and outrageously funny poems. 5-6 booklist |
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927633 : My strange shrinking parents by Sworder, Zeno It goes without saying that we all believe our parents to be strange, but growing up while my parents were shrinking is definitely unusual. A heartbreaking and heart-warming story of the sacrifices parents make for their children. 5-6 booklist |
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12334 : New bjorn by England, Kathryn Erik the Viking's father and the entire clan have been kidnapped. But, Erik isn't interested in swinging spiky balls and swords, so it is going to be very difficult for him to save his father from the Dorks and the Jerks. 5-6 booklist |
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855848 : No way! The wildest mind-blowing facts in the universe by Marshall, Dan KLAUS (Knowledge Learning and Understanding System) the robot is here to take you on a journey of discovery. With fun facts and challenges to solve, this book of general facts will answer all your questions about space, humans, Earth, science, animals, and maths. 5-6 booklist |
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15867 : Nobody owns the moon by Riddle, Tohby Clive Prendergast is a fox with a regular job and a place to call home in a busy city. His friend, Humphrey, is a struggling donkey with no fixed address. Life in the city isn't easy but a special-looking, blue envelope is about to change everything, at least for one night. 5-6 booklist |
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774453 : North and South: a tale of two hemispheres by Morris, Sandra From the frozen polar regions to warm ocean currents, scorching deserts to tropical rainforests, animals all over the world respond to the four seasons in very different ways. Their survival depends on it. Learn about their conservation status and see how animals adapt to the changing seasons in their Northern and Southern Hemisphere homes. 5-6 booklist |
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282 : Nova Peris-Kneebone (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant The first Aboriginal Olympic gold medallist, Nova Peris Kneebone's rise to fame is the subject of this book. 5-6 booklist |
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1367 : Once a shepherd by Millard, Glenda & Lesnie, Phil (ill) Once there was a shepherd, a very special coat and hope. A family during World War I. Topics /
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18464 : Once upon a time in the kitchen by Odell, Carol Recipes and tales from children's classics let kids cook the food enjoyed by the world's favourite storybook characters. Topics /
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36204 : Other Christy, The by Phommavanh, Oliver My name is Christy but nobody calls me that. In my class, there's another girl named Christie, who is popular and loud, and everyone likes her. I've become just the other Christy, the spare Christy. Just once, I'd like to be noticed and have a real friend. Someone I can bake treats for and who just gets me, and my weird, fussy Grandpa. Topics /
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767018 : Other words for home by Warga, Jasmine Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US and her new label of "Middle Eastern", an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. 5-6 booklist |
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875694 : Our Home, Our Heartbeat by Briggs, Adam & Moon, Kate & Sarra, Rachael (ill) Adapted from Briggs' celebrated song 'The Children Came Back', Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its heart honours the oldest continuous culture on earth. Topics /
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16831 : Our world of water by Hollyer, Beatrice Regardless of the wealth or poverty of countries, water is vital for our survival. The daily lives of six children from Peru, Mauritania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and California show where water comes from, what it means to them and how they use it. The photographs and real life stories also touch on climate change and pollution. 5-6 booklist |
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64097 : Painting the wind by MacLachlan, Patricia & MacLachlan, Emily & Schneider, Katy (ill) A young boy watches various artists who come to his island over the summer. He tries to learn something from each one in the hope that he might, one day, be able to paint the wind. Topics /
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21946 : Parent Agency, The by Baddiel, David I wish I had better parents! Barry said a third time. And suddenly the entire room started to shake..... Barry Bennett hates being called Barry. In fact it is number 22 on the list of things he blames his parents for, after number 1: being boring. But there is a world where parents don't just have children. That's far too random. Instead, children are allowed to choose their parents. For Barry Bennett, this world seems like a dream come true. Only things turn out to be not quite that simple.... 5-6 booklist |
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22123 : Parents are revolting, The by Katz, Danny & Vane, Mitch (ill) Terry and her little brother, Harry, always get exactly what they want from their parents. But, the situation changes drastically when Mum and Dad go on strike. 5-6 booklist |
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18494 : Patrick Johnson (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant A brief biography on Patrick Johnson's childhood and sprinting career. 5-6 booklist |
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64414 : Patterns of Australia by Bancroft, Bronwyn The illustrations are patterns from ten different landscapes, with a description highlighting some key features. Children can try to find certain objects within each vibrant, indigenous artwork. 5-6 booklist |
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783577 : Pawcasso by Lai, Remy Every Saturday, Pawcasso trots into town with a basket, a shopping list, and cash in paw to buy groceries for his family. One day, he passes eleven-year-old Jo, peering out the window of her house, bored and lonely. Astonished by the sight of an adorable basket-toting dog on his own, Jo follows Pawcasso, and when she's seen alongside him by a group of kids from her school, they mistake her for Pawcasso's owner. Excited to make new friends, Jo reluctantly hides the truth and agrees to let ""her"" dog model for an art class the kids attend. What could go wrong? But what starts as a Chihuahua-sized lie quickly grows Great Dane-sized when animal control receives complaints about a dog roaming the streets off-leash. With Pawcasso's freedom at stake, is Jo willing to spill the truth and risk her new friendships? 5-6 booklist |
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846079 : Pax: Journey home by Pennypacker, Sara & Klassen, Jon (ill) It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing, and each other. 5-6 booklist |
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569202 : Pearl the magical unicorn by Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) Meet Pearl. She is a magical unicorn. But Pearl doesn't quite know how to use her magic. With the help of her friends, Tweet and Olive, can Pearl believe in her magical self? And what happens when Pearl and her friends stumble upon three naughty, stinky gobble-uns!? 3-4 booklist |
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2027 : Pearl verses the world by Murphy, Sally & Potter, Heather (ill) At school, Pearl feels as though she is in a group of one. Her teacher wants her to write poems that rhyme but Pearl's poems don't. At home, however, Pearl feels safe and loved but her grandmother is slowly fading, and so are Mum and Pearl. When her grandmother eventually passes away, Pearl wants life to go back to the way it was. 5-6 booklist |
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7159 : Peasant prince, The by Cunxin, Li & Spudvilas, Anne Chinese-inspired watercolours charmingly support this picture-book adaptation of the true story of the life of a boy in Communist China, during the last decade of Chairman Mao's reign. At eleven, Li was plucked from obscurity to train as a ballet dancer, thus escaping his poor, peasant village roots. He travelled the world as a dancer and was finally reunited with his parents. 5-6 booklist |
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643772 : Peter & Ernesto: a tale of two sloths by Annable, Graham Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. But Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on Earth. When Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, Peter stays behind and frets. The two friends grow even closer in separation, as Peter the homebody expands his horizons and Ernesto the wanderer learns the value of home. 5-6 booklist |
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756 : Pirate play by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) It's time for the annual Average Primary School stage show. The bad news is that Principal Dorking is the producer but the good news is that students who are chosen to be in the play will get an extra two days off school. Naturally, Harry Harvard and Jesse Harrison are not going to miss out on this deal. 5-6 booklist |
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5115 : Planet Snoz by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Jesse and Harry's winning streak at soccer is interrupted by Hugo and Howard, from the Planet Snoz, and their plea for interplanetary help. Hugo and Howard need a dastardly and devious plan and they both know how dastardly and devious Jesse and Harry can be. The boys must win the Interplanetary Soccer Championship and save the universe from Planet Dogsbreath. 5-6 booklist |
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37914 : Pocket rocket by Clark, Sherryl & Perry, Ellyse All Ellyse wants to do is play sport. Cricket, soccer, touch footy, athletics, you name it. But, now that she's in high school, playing sport and having fun don't seem so simple. There's more homework and a mix-up with her electives has her stuck with debating. Then, her friends, Jazz and Charlie, don't invite her when they go rollerskating. To top it off, mean Ms Parkes won't let her on the school cricket team because she thinks Ellyse is too small. 5-6 booklist |
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24732 : Poppy and the thief by Wang, Gabrielle & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1864 and Poppy is on the road again, heading to the town of Wahgunyah. On the way, she meets a stranger, who seems to know something about her past and her special letter with the red tiger seal. But, the more time Poppy spends with this boy, the more difficult he becomes and Poppy wonders if she can really trust him. 5-6 booklist |
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25888 : Poppy at Summerhill by Wang, Gabrielle & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1864 and Poppy, disguised as a boy, has escaped from Bird Creek Mission to find her brother, Gus. Life on the road is tough. When Poppy is given shelter at Summerhill Homestead, she meets a new friend, Noni. Poppy must keep her identity a secret as she tries to find Gus. 5-6 booklist |
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33467 : Poppy comes home by Wang, Gabrielle & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1864 and Poppy, disguised as a lost princess from India, has joined a travelling medicine show. They're about to enter the town of Beechworth, where her brother Gus told her he was heading months before. Poppy is so happy to think that she might find Gus at last. But when Poppy follows the clues, they lead her to the cemetery. 5-6 booklist |
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722868 : Positively Izzy by Libenson, Terri Izzy is the dreamer. She loves acting and making up funny stories. The downside? She can't quite focus on schoolwork. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there's more to her than just straight As. The girls' lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of the school talent show, which turns out ot be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. 5-6 booklist |
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22779 : Previously by Ahlberg, Allan & Ingman, Bruce A fascinating backwards walk through familiar narratives that would appeal to multiple age groups, the read to and the reading. A sound knowledge of fairy stories and nursery rhymes and a willingness to think in new ways are prerequisites for enjoying this book to the full. Topics /
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787845 : Prince of the elves by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet - but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined. Topics /
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9920 : Problem pony by Clark, Sherryl & Young, Noela Beth has always wanted a horse of her own. She is thrilled when she has the chance to look after a pony called Brady. But, Brady is a problem pony who doesn't seem to want to be friends with her. 5-6 booklist |
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4935 : Probuditi by Van Allsburg, Chris Calvin and his friends hypnotise Calvin's little sister, Trudy, and make her do lots of silly things. It is only at the last moment, before Mum comes home, that she snaps out of her hypnotic state. Topics /
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1019719 : Puppets of Spelhorst: A Norendy tale, The by DiCamillo, Kate & Morstad, Julie (ill) Spelhorst, an old and lonely sea captain, encounters a puppet which resembles a loved one from his past. He unexpectedly purchases the set of puppets and puts a story in motion just as his own story is about to end. The puppets change hands and have unexpected adventures as they wonder just when their story will begin. 5-6 booklist |
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3538 : Quirky tails by Jennings, Paul A collection of humorous short stories of unexpected phenomena with a twist. Topics /
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20795 : Rainbow bird by Cavouras, Czenya An unseen, unnamed narrator takes us on a journey through fear, uncertainty and despair to hope. The book was created by a fourteen year old girl, whose inspiration came from conversations with her grandfather about his trips to Port Augusta's detention centre for refugees and asylum seekers. 5-6 booklist |
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2810 : Reef superstar by Killingbeck, Lesley & Toft, Kim Michelle (ill) In a wondrous world deep within a coral reef, sea creatures assemble for a contest. Each creature has a special skill or a magic trick to display. Find out who wins the contest to become reef superstar. 5-6 booklist |
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885986 : Reluctant witch's guide to magic, A by Plozza, Shivaun Willa Birdwhistle does not want to be a witch. So when she is told she must choose a coven, she is certain it is a mistake. But it is not. She has only one year to learn how to control her wild magic or she will explode. During that year she faces magical books, an army of cats and a rogue witch who may cause total destruction. Can Willa master her magic and unravel a mystery to save her city, her friends and herself? 5-6 booklist |
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587662 : Restless girls, The by Burton, Jessie & Barrett, Angela (ill) For her twelve daughters, Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight and she still has one possession her father can't take: the power of her imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live. 5-6 booklist |
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7957 : Ridiculous story, A by Heimann, Rolf A fantastic collection of funny stories about a pirate ship, a singing spider, a dancing cat, a sugar fairy, a widow who was mistaken for a witch and many more unlikely characters. Topics /
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4523 : Roland and Eugenie by Flynn, Rachel & Smith, Craig (ill) Roland knows that girls can be trouble but nothing could have prepared him for Eugenie. 5-6 booklist |
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334 : Rose blanche by McEwan, Ian & Innocenti, Roberto (ill) A picture book that tells of Rose, a little girl living in a small German town during the war, who sees trucks going to a place outside of town and wants to find out more. Topics /
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24615 : Rose in bloom by Clark, Sherryl & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1901 and even the death of Queen Victoria can't stop the growing excitement as Melbourne gets ready to celebrate Federation, on Rose's birthday. Meanwhile, at school, Rose loves being involved in the cricket team. She's so focused on the game coming up that she almost doesn't notice that her best friend, Abigail, is acting strangely. 5-6 booklist |
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47447 : Rose on wheels by Clark, Sherryl & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1900 and Rose feels that Aunt Alice is the only one who understands her. But, now, it looks as if Aunt Alice is going to live in Adelaide, leaving Rose with a dreadful, new governess, Miss Higginbottom. Rose must stop Aunt Alice from leaving Melbourne so that she doesn't lose her chance to go to school. 5-6 booklist |
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9906 : Rose's challenge by Clark, Sherryl & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1900 and Rose's world is changing. At last, she can go to a proper school, where she makes a best friend, learns more than just embroidery and even gets to play in a proper cricket match. But, at home, her mother is dangerously ill, her father is worried about Federation and Aunt Alice is getting in more trouble than ever. 5-6 booklist |
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3707 : Round the twist by Jennings, Paul From bestselling and beloved author Paul Jennings comes the inside scoop from the making of his Round the Twist stories into the hugely popular TV series, now enjoying a new life on Netflix. Including three short stories that were made into episodes, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the actors and sets, and loads of extra fun tidbits to bring the zany world of Round the Twist to a whole new audience. 5-6 booklist |
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773665 : Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories by Kinney, Jeff Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware - you could end up sleeping with the lights on! 5-6 booklist |
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92201 : Rugby league reads magazine: 2013 Issue 1 by Hirsch, Suzan & McDonald, Dr Lorraine (ed) Jam-packed with information on all your favourite Rugby League teams and players including profiles, instructions, information, stories of interest, articles and opinion pieces, short stories, book reviews, discussions, exclusive interviews and good tips, plus poetry and recipes. Topics /
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58600 : Rugby league reads magazine: 2013 Issue 2 by Hirsch, Suzan & McDonald, Dr Lorraine (ed) Jam-packed with information on all your favourite Rugby League teams and players including profiles, instructions, information, stories of interest, articles and opinion pieces, short stories, book reviews, discussions, exclusive interviews and good tips, plus poetry and recipes. Topics /
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12731 : Run, kid, run by Daddo, Andrew & Smith, Craig (ill) School holidays and Mum and the kids are off to the country. Mum is called back to her work where there is a no kid rule. When Mum has to break that rule, Jess and Harrison get into more and more strife. 5-6 booklist |
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49351 : Runaway troll, The by Haig, Matt Samuel Blink has a list of what not to do if you're bored in Norway and want to stay out of trouble. It includes not finding a one-eyed troll under your bed, not hiding the troll in your wardrobe, not lying about why there is a smell of cabbage in your room and not attracting the attention of the most evil troll of all time, the Betterer. Unfortunately, Samuel breaks all his own rules but, luckily, he has a loving little sister. Topics /
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804795 : Salih by Ahmad Zahri, Inda & Ryan, Anne (ill) Like a turtle, Salih carries his home on his back. He must cross a raging sea in search of a safe home. Salih paints his happiest memories and sends them as messages in bottles. Will someone find them and understand? Will Salih find a new home? 5-6 booklist |
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21033 : Saving Moonbeam by Clark, Sherryl & Spudvilas, Anne (ill) When Gemma sees a starving, neglected horse, she is determined to help him survive. Gemma soon discovers that, with everyone trying to stop her including the owner and her parents, saving the horse won't be easy. 5-6 booklist |
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4256 : Secret Agent Derek Danger Dale: The case of animals behaving really, really badly by Bauer, Michael Gerard & Bauer, Joe (ill) Wild animals are turning to a life of crime and it's all the work of evil Doctor Evil Mac Evilness. Secret Agent Derek Danger Dale must outwit a criminal mastermind, escape the clutches of the four most deadly creatures on the planet and save the world's biggest diamond. 5-6 booklist |
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30101 : Secret Agent Derek Danger Dale: The case of the really, really scary things by Bauer, Michael Gerard & Bauer, Joe (ill) Once again, Secret Agent Derek Danger Dale faces the evil Doctor Evil Mac Evilness, whose new evil device uses people's own nightmares against them. Derek must overcome the world's greatest fears and the horrors of the Rooms of Getting Scarier. 5-6 booklist |
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625475 : Secrets of a schoolyard millionaire by Amoore, Nat 10-year-old Tess is an entrepreneur with big ideas and plans for her future, all involving earning lots of money. When a dodgy neighbour leaves a very full bag of cash in her backyard, her life takes a turn. Together with her best friend Toby, Tess finds that there is a lot you can get with a million dollars, including a whole lot of trouble. 5-6 booklist |
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3893 : Selby Santa by Ball, Duncan Selby is desperately seeking Santa, while trying to keep his extraordinary abilities a deep dark secret. 5-6 booklist |
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118002 : Selby scrambled by Ball, Duncan Dr Trifle invents a robot called Frank to make life a bit easier. When the Trifles are out, Selby gets Frank to wait on him hand and paw, but things start to go awry when Selby realises just how clever Frank is. 5-6 booklist |
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3892 : Selby screams by Ball, Duncan Selby needs to speak out, indeed he needs to scream, when he finds himself being pursued by the Beast of Bogusville or dangling dangerously in mid-air. 5-6 booklist |
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9874 : Selby shattered by Ball, Duncan The Search for Selby Society is hot on Selby's tail and, as if that wasn't bad enough, so are ghostly gagsters and the Triple Terror in this story full of shipwrecks, evil curses and more. No wonder Selby is shattered after dealing with all that. 5-6 booklist |
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347 : Selby snaps by Ball, Duncan The further adventures of Selby, the talking dog who lives with a zany family. 5-6 booklist |
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3895 : Selby snowbound by Ball, Duncan Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger...and beyond. 5-6 booklist |
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9870 : Selby sorcerer by Ball, Duncan Willia and Billia, the Trifle's terrible nephews, are again up to no good. Selby can end their havoc with magic, but Selby doesn't know how long he can keep them under control. 5-6 booklist |
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3897 : Selby speaks by Ball, Duncan The only talking dog in Australia - and perhaps the world - is here again with more adventures and misadventures. And he's still trying to keep his gift of the gab a secret. 5-6 booklist |
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15544 : Selby splits by Ball, Duncan Selby, the talking dog, must overcome his fear of spiders to get to the computer or his emails will go unanswered. 5-6 booklist |
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3899 : Selby supersnoop by Ball, Duncan What with crimes to solve, thieves to foil and adventures to fall headlong into, Selby's the busiest dog detective in the world. But a nosy video camera may reveal Selby's secret to the world. 5-6 booklist |
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17182 : Selby surfs by Ball, Duncan Surely, Selby's secret won't be revealed just because he decided to go surfing. 5-6 booklist |
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3901 : Selby's joke book by Ball, Duncan From the only talking dog in Australia, and perhaps the world, comes a rip-snorting, rib-tickling collection of good-time gags, jokes, riddles and funny sayings guaranteed to send you into peels of laughter. 5-6 booklist |
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3902 : Selby's secret by Ball, Duncan Selby, the talking dog, dreams of cosy fireside chats with his owners but he realises he must keep his powers a secret otherwise he might be turned from family pooch to family servant. It won't be easy. 5-6 booklist |
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3903 : Selby's selection by Ball, Duncan A super selection of the silliest, side splitting stories chosen by Selby himself. 5-6 booklist |
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3604 : Selby's shemozzle by Ball, Duncan Mrs Trifle is putting material in a time capsule, ready to be opened in one hundred years. Willy and Billy decide to add notes about Selby and Selby must salvage these before his secret is revealed. 5-6 booklist |
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14626 : Selby's side-splitting joke book by Ball, Duncan Warning! This book could cause your sides to split and your tummy to ache as it tickles your funny bone and rocks your socks with more hilariously, funny jokes from that master of mirth ' Selby. 5-6 booklist |
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6264 : Selby's stardom by Ball, Duncan Another story in the Selby series about the talking dog. In this adventure, Selby is bound for stardom in Hollywood. 5-6 booklist |
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3896 : Selby, space dog by Ball, Duncan Selby is back and this time he is in space. This humorous story, full of excruciating puns, recounts more of Selby's misadventures as he valiantly tries to keep his gift of the gab secret. 5-6 booklist |
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11454 : Shadow brumby, The by Lester, Alison & Harvey, Roland (ill) Best friends, Bonnie and Sam, love horses. They ride nearly every day and have the best adventures. Sometimes, in the mountains, Bonnnie and Sam catch a glimpse of the wild bush horses, the brumbies. 3-4 booklist |
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18655 : Shaggy gully times, The by French, Jackie & Whatley, Bruce (ill) This week's edition of The Shaggy Gully Times, the punniest newspaper, is jam-packed with exciting news from a small town full of interesting animals we have met before, including barber, Pete the sheep, and Josephine, famous ballerina. 5-6 booklist |
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12329 : Shape game, The by Browne, Anthony A family reluctantly visits an art gallery but, one by one, each member is enthralled by a different picture in the gallery and transported into an imaginative and colourful world. Topics /
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630902 : She persisted around the world by Clinton, Chelsea & Boiger, Alexandra (ill) Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible. In this companion book to 'She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World', Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe. 'She Persisted Around the World' is a book for everyone who has ever aimed high and been told to step down, for everyone who has ever raised their voice and been told to quiet down, and for everyone who has ever felt small, unimportant or unworthy. 5-6 booklist |
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630877 : She persisted: 13 American women who changed the world by Clinton, Chelsea & Boiger, Alexandra (ill) Throughout American history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In early 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren's refusal to be silenced in the Senate inspired a spontaneous celebration of women who persevered in the face of adversity. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted. 'She Persisted' is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. 5-6 booklist |
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15160 : Short and incredibly happy life of Riley, The by Thompson, Colin & Lissiat, Amy (ill) Riley's life is short but happy as he revels in the moment and has no need of material possessions. 5-6 booklist |
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4008 : Singing hat, The by Riddle, Tohby When a bird makes its nest on Colin Jenkin's head, his gentle and courteous acceptance redefines his life. 5-6 booklist |
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782501 : Skulduggery Pleasant: Apocalypse kings by Landy, Derek A brand new Skulduggery Pleasant novella for World Book Day: a hilarious and thrilling standalone story in the internationally bestselling series - perfect for new readers, and essential for Skulduggery fans! Three ancient gods are freed from their prison with only one desire: to destroy the planet and everyone on it. To save us all, Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain must go undercover in a Dublin school. Skulduggery has to blend in with the teaching staff, while Valkyrie has to pass for an ordinary schoolgirl. Above all else, no matter what happens, they both must act completely and utterly normal. We are so dead. 7-9 booklist |
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120068 : Skull alphabet book, The by Pallotta, Jerry & Masiello, Ralph (ill) To call it an alphabet book is really misleading. It is a science book and a remarkable study of mammal skulls. For each letter of the alphabet, the reader has to identify, by learning functions of facial bones and teeth, the skull of the mammal. Topics /
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1019869 : Skull, The by Klassen, Jon Otilla is on the run from something unnamed but formidable. The night is cold and dark, but just as she begins to lose her resolve a very large and very old house appears in the forest. The house appears abandoned except for a skull offering shelter but maybe not safety. 5-6 booklist |
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751082 : Skunk and Badger by Timberlake, Amy & Klassen, Jon (ill) Skunk is Badger's new roommate. Badger who prefers to be left alone doing his Important Rock Work suddenly has his world upended by potato rockets and chickens when Skunk moves in. They say opposites attract but will Badger and Skunk find a way to overcome their differences? 5-6 booklist |
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6184 : Smart girls don't wear mascara by Paterson, Cecily Anne Abby Smart is planning to have the most awesome year ever. She's the leader of the Smart Girls Club and after winning the talent quest, her dream to be a musical singer looks like it might come true. And then Stella turns up, fluttering her mascara eyelashes. She's way too cool for little old Kangaroo Valley. Worst of all, she's making Abby's friends like ridiculous things such as makeup and new music! Abby's plans to have a great year are being turned into dog food. Will Abby follow her friends, or follow her dreams? Because she can't have both. After all, Smart Girls don't wear mascara! 5-6 booklist |
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50129 : Smarty-cat by Dawe, Bruce Barry is more than just clever. He's a talking cat, a TV star and a quiz show champion. Barry is a cat in a million, a real smarty-cat. 5-6 booklist |
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5798 : Snooping snoopalot by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Harry Harvard and Jesse Harrison have a major problem. Their friend Rocky Rockman's prehistoric pet bird is living in Average Park and tourists are coming from all around the world just to see him. 5-6 booklist |
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652807 : So she did: The story of May Wirth by Genziuk, Simi & Treml, Renee (ill) At a time when girls weren't encouraged to be bold and daring, Australian circus rider May Wirth lived by her own rules. Instead of just looking pretty on a fancy circus pony, she longed to do thrilling stunts that would amaze crowds with her courage and skill... So she did. Here is the story of a girl from humble beginnings who defied expectations and became the world's bareback riding queen. 5-6 booklist |
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885153 : Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Barton, Ashleigh & Davis, Sarah (ill) You've never met a vampire like Solomon before. He is friendly and polite. But when his parents go on a one hundred year cruise without him, he is not impressed. Especially when it means he has to stay in creepy Transylvania with his uncle, Count Dracula, and six naughty cousins. He ends up in spooky Wildwood on a dangerous mission to try to save his catastrophic cousins and possibly the world A fangtastic tale about loving your family, even when they drive you batty." 5-6 booklist |
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21138 : Somewhere else by Gordon, Gus George has no interest in exploring the world. He's far too busy at home baking fine pastries. That's what he tells everyone when they invite him along on their wonderful adventures. But, George's friend, Pascal, digs a little deeper. 5-6 booklist |
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1016 : Star League: Curse of the werewolf by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) Connor's having trouble fitting in with the rest of the Star League and when the group suspects a werewolf might be behind a savage attack, it only makes matters worse. As they search for the attacker's trail, they discover that the mystery werewolf may not be what he seems, and that his evil scheme may rob Connor of the very thing that makes him who he is. 5-6 booklist |
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3600 : Star League: Lights, camera, action hero by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) When Jay is invited to audition for his favourite director, Ben Beaumont, he is overjoyed. But, things are not as they seem. When someone close to him is kidnapped, Jay knows he has no choice. He must step up to head the team. 5-6 booklist |
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4533 : Star League: Monkey business by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) Le Nice Pets is all the rage among the rich and famous. Aunt Petunia promises to turn your misbehaving pets into perfect angels. But, Leigh suspects something's not right and, when animals go missing, it's time for the Star League to step in. But, the closer they get to finding the missing animals, the more dangerous it becomes for those close to Leigh. 5-6 booklist |
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4097 : Star League: Raising the dead by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) Roger is having a great time in the Star League, pulling pranks on his friends. But, when someone steals formulas for his magic potions, it's no joke. Roger needs those potions to survive. He must fight an ancient evil to get back his potions before they're used to raise an army of mummies. 5-6 booklist |
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4534 : Star League: Robot reboot by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) Sam is one of the smartest kids on earth but there are lots of things he doesn't quite get. When Sam gets to be too much of a know-it-all for his friends, he accepts a mysterious offer of help, a computer chip that will make him more like a normal kid. But, the chip is encoded with more than just emotions and, soon, Sam finds himself being controlled by an old enemy and obeying orders. 5-6 booklist |
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3003 : Star League: The final cut by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) The Star League are defenceless when the Shadow Six use the Shadow Shards to steal their powers. The team must retrieve these shards in order to get their talents back but not before they uncover the real identity of their arch-enemy, Professor Pestilence. 5-6 booklist |
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6061 : Star League: The ninja code by Harper, H J & Ziersch, Nahum (ill) Asuka is finding the constant attention of being a movie star a real drain. So, when all the ninja clans are called to a secret location, Asuka welcomes the chance to relax with her fellow ninjas, out of the way of prying eyes. But, when she learns what the meeting is really about, relaxing is the last thing on Asuka's mind. It seems the ninjas are uniting against one common enemy, the Star League. 5-6 booklist |
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886026 : Stardiving by Plant, Andrew Fluke dreams of seeing stars. But it's difficult for a young sperm whale to see the sky. When wise old Cachalot challenges him to look down, Fluke discovers stars he could never have imagined! 5-6 booklist |
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660796 : Stonekeeper's curse, The by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily and her brother Navin head for Kanalis, a beautiful and mysterious city of waterfalls, where they hope to find the antidote for the poison that felled their mother. That cure lies in the eggs of a giant serpent atop Demon's Head Mountain, but the kids' archenemy, Trellis, is headed for the peak, too. A battle that will engulf all of Kanalis is looming. It's up to Em to triumph over evil while controlling the amulet's power . . . without losing herself! 5-6 booklist |
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7920 : Stopwatch: the land of Dragonay by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ambelin, Blade & Ezekiel No sooner had Tom come back from his last mission, than Grandpa sends him on the next. Grandpa has discovered a dragon egg about to hatch. Tom, Bilby and Mother Bird, head to Dragonay, taking the egg with them but the residents of Dragonay don't trust humans and all the dragons have disappeared. 5-6 booklist |
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4342 : Stopwatch: the land of Kur by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ambelin, Blade & Ezekiel A stopwatch has sixty thin black lines, each marking off the seconds in a minute. But in grandfathers' stopwatch they are also gateways to different worlds. Tom just can't wait to borrow it. He soon finds himself sucked into a very different world indeed, a world of monsters and warfare. 5-6 booklist |
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30963 : Stopwatch: the land of Leevan by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ambelin, Blade & Ezekiel Tom and Bilby soon discover that although Leevan seems like a fun-filled land, this world is in danger after someone poisoned the creeks and rivers. 5-6 booklist |
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44248 : Stopwatch: the land of Mirthful by Morgan, Sally & Kwaymullina, Ambelin, Blade & Ezekiel At his grandfather's request, Tom and Bilby, are sent to save the Land of Mirthful. Tom is welcomed by the grumpy Queen Mavis, who threatens anyone who laughs with the punishment of death. But she is not the rightful ruler of the Land of Mirthful and without a proper queen their world as they know it is doomed. 5-6 booklist |
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825448 : Story doctors by Monty Pryor, Boori & Sinclair, Rita (ill) This is a book for everybody. Welcome! Take a seat! And listen carefully, because this story has a heartbeat. Can you feel it, there in your chest? Legendary storyteller Boori Monty Pryor invites us to travel with him from the first footsteps through 80,000+ years of strength, sickness, and immense possibility. From the very first stories and art, to dance, language, and connection with the land, Boori offers a powerful, beautiful, and deeply rich account of Australia's true history, drawing on a lifetime of wisdom, and on his generous instinct to teach and heal. Topics /
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65442 : Stranded by Ramage, Jan & Wilson, Mark (ill) The bay was awash with stranded whales. Their high-pitched calls filled the air. Ben had to get help. Based on the true story of a town whose people saved 120 beached whales, Stranded is the story of one little whale, and the boy who risked his life to save it. 5-6 booklist |
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13978 : Stuff happens: Cooper by D'Ath, Justin Stuff happens sometimes. For Cooper, it happened on school camp. When his former-rugby-champion grandfather dies, Cooper has trouble dealing with it. To make matters worse, the funeral falls on the first day of the Year Five camp so Cooper misses out on the bus trip with his friends, doing abseiling, and sharing a cabin with his friends. When Cooper disobeys a kayak instructors' directions, he puts both his life and that of his paddle-buddy Lily Ng in serious danger. 5-6 booklist |
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16865 : Stuff happens: Dale by Beck, Adrian Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff. At school, at home, with sport, with mates. For Dale, it happened during a school play when he decides to take revenge on Dan, the coolest kid in school. Dale intends to embarrass Dan during the finale of their school play. 5-6 booklist |
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20324 : Stuff happens: Ethan by Phommavanh, Oliver Stuff happens sometimes. For Ethan, it happened when he thought his best friend didn't like him anymore. Ethan is not just bookish, he's book-obsessed, and possibly the only boy with a mother begging him to put a book down so he can make friends.Ethan doesn't make friends easily so when he bonds with Trent over a dinosaur book, his world changes. But, when Trent discovers downball, Ethan thinks that he's lost his best and only friend. 5-6 booklist |
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7953 : Stuff happens: Fadi by Gardner, Scot Stuff happens sometimes. For Fadi, it happened when he got in trouble for tackling Jack at lunchtime. Fadi is big and strong, and hasn't quite grown into his body. He's a gun on the rugby field where his strength and size is an advantage but, off the field and out of home, he sometimes breaks things. With the help of his uncle and cousins, Fadi learns to put some grace in his movement and to develop some seriously cool dance moves. 5-6 booklist |
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21246 : Stuff happens: Harry by McDiarmid, Alex Stuff happens sometimes. For Harry it happened in art class. All Harry wants is to fly through school under the radar. He's decided that being good at something means attention and, in Harry's case, that attention is more than unwanted. During an excursion to an art gallery, Harry is really unenthusiastic and bored. That is, until he sees a certain painting. 5-6 booklist |
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1180 : Stuff happens: Jack by Wilson, Tony Jack loves soccer. When a tagging game at recess goes horribly wrong, his dreams of training with his favourite soccer stars during their school visit turns out to be just that, dreams. 5-6 booklist |
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19167 : Stuff happens: Lennie by Roy, James Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff, at school, at home, with sport and with mates. For Lennie, it happened when he argued with a teacher. 5-6 booklist |
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16860 : Stuff happens: Luke by Valentine, James & Beck, Adrian (ill) Stuff happens sometimes. Everyday stuff, at school, at home, with sport and with mates. For Luke, it happened on public speaking day. 5-6 booklist |
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1461 : Stuff happens: Michael by Gwynne, Phillip Stuff happens sometimes, at school, at home. With Michael it happened with sport, when he thought he was letting his parents down. 5-6 booklist |
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1240 : Stuff happens: Ned by Daddo, Andrew Ned has a new teacher, one who calls herself a monster, who will make him work like he's never worked before. An experiment with a hamburger leads Ned to trouble. 5-6 booklist |
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1165 : Stuff happens: Sean by Kostakis, Will Sean is in Year Five at his new school. He doesn't play soccer and doesn't like his new friend copying his maths homework. When Sean forgets his hat and has to sit in the shade, he discovers that there are kids he likes at this new school. 5-6 booklist |
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4556 : Stuff happens: Tom by Flynn, Pat Stuff happens sometimes. For Tom Connors, it happened during a tennis match. Tom is a very good tennis player but he struggles to control his nerves in a match, particularly on his serve. His left arm seems to have a mind of its own. When he held match point against Zac in the club championship, only to serve a double fault and lose the match, Connor thinks about this loss all the time. His serve and game have got progressively worse ever since. 5-6 booklist |
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4652 : Super con-nerd by Phommavanh, Oliver Connor is happy to be a nerd, but when he reaches his selective school he finds there are better nerds, Super-nerds. His friends aren't around to support him and he hasn't any new ones. But slowly and because of an almost unwinnable challenge he finds new friends called the nerdy rejects, and he has time to pursue his real destiny- drawing comic books. 5-6 booklist |
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27549 : Superhero street by Earle, Phil & Ogilvie, Sara (ill) Michael Mouse lives in a very chaotic household, with younger brothers, a set of twins and a set of triplets. His father is a magician, struggling to keep the household afloat. Mouse sees himself as an aspiring super hero but, when his father suddenly leaves home, Mouse must do more to help around the house. Michael Mouse begins to think he'll never get his chance to be a superhero. 5-6 booklist |
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822476 : Supernova by Kibuishi, Kazu Emily has lost control of her Amulet and is imprisoned in the Void, where she must find a way to escape the influence of the Voice. Meanwhile, Emily's brother, Navin, travels to Lighthouse One, a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces that would drain planet Alledia of all its resources. Emily and Navin must be smarter and stronger than ever to ensure Alledia's survival. Topics /
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32293 : Tale of Chester Choi, The by Brennan, Sarah Chester Choi is one bad Chinese dragon. He just loves children... eating them, that is! But Chester has a secret - he's desperately lonely and what he really wants is a friend. 5-6 booklist |
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13308 : Tale of Oswald Ox, The by Brennan, Sarah Meet Oswald Ox. Bone idle on the farm, just chewing his cud and rolling in the mud, while all the other animals are hard at work. No wonder he's in trouble! Then the winter stores go missing, and Oswald is firmly in the frame. Will wisdom and dignity triumph over meanness and greed? 5-6 booklist |
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26918 : Tale of Pin Yin Panda, The by Brennan, Sarah Pin Yin is a giant panda living in the misty Sichuan forests in China... but she isn't just any giant panda. She's got beautiful, brains and a healthy ego to match! On Chinese New Year's Eve, she makes a surprise announcement - this year is going to be The Year of the Panda. Will the tradition of a millennia be swept aside or will this practically perfect panda be put in her place? 5-6 booklist |
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32537 : Tale of Rhonda Rabbit, The by Brennan, Sarah It's 221BC, and the mighty Emperor Qin Shi Huang is not amused. Somebody or something is stealing from the royal vegetable patch! Enter Rhonda Rabbit, one very bad bunny, with extremely annoying habits and an appetite to match! Will the Emperor save his greens, or will Rhonda Rabbit live to crunch another day? 5-6 booklist |
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32536 : Tale of Run Run Rat, The by Brennan, Sarah Meet Run Run Rat - a loveable rodent with a mission. He's determined to find fame and glory when he sets out to travel the length and breadth of China. But fame and glory find him in the most unexpected way when he reaches Beijing on the eve of the Olympics Marathon. 5-6 booklist |
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15927 : Tale of Sybil the Snake, The by Brennan, Sarah Everybody adores Sybil Snake - she's beautiful, clever and extremely charming. But all is not as it seems ion the Emperor's menagerie and Sybil is more of an enchantress that meets the eye. 5-6 booklist |
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1736 : Tale of Temujin, The by Brennan, Sarah Temujin the Tiger is the Terror of the East. He's wrought a trail of destruction and fine dining from Mongolia right up to the gates of the Grand Imperial Palace in China! But Princess Precious is pretty awful as well, with a talent for tantrums and an ear-piercing scream! Watch what happens when two irresistible forces collide! 5-6 booklist |
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686523 : Tales of all kinds: The world of Ursula Dubosarsky by Dubosarsky, Ursula Have you ever had a chaotic birthday party? Have you ever eaten your Teddy Bear? Do you ever wish you had the power to bring an object to life, or to speak to birds? Have you ever done odd jobs around the house to earn pocket money? Do you wish you could speak a secret language? Then this is the magazine for you! Flip open the pages and enjoy your reading adventure! An amazing publication written by Ursula Dubosarsky, the 2020-2021 Australian Children's Laureate, produced by The School Magazine team of the NSW Department of Education 2020. 5-6 booklist |
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660481 : Taylor Turbochaser, The by Baddiel, David & Lenton, Steven (ill) Amy loves cars, and has always dreamed of being a race car driver. She's always wanted to learn how to drive...and now, she finally has her chance...in the Taylor Turbochaser! 5-6 booklist |
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15324 : Third prince, The by Flynn, Rachel When Princess Glori wishes for a charming prince and he doesn't turn up, she gets impatient and wishes again and again. Surprising things may happen. 5-6 booklist |
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4783 : Time hunters: Knight quest by Blake, Chris On their second quest, Tom and Isis meet King Arthur's heroic knights. They must prove their bravery in a race to find a legendary golden sword. 5-6 booklist |
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2099 : Time machine, The by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) Harry Harvard and Jesse Harrison have found a time machine. Now, they can travel through time and do all kinds of cool things. Their average days in fifth class at Average Primary School are numbered. Harry and Jesse choose to travel to the World Cup and, of course, while they are there, they cause mayhem for the opposing French team. 5-6 booklist |
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15573 : Titanic by Claybourne, Anna & Daynes, Katie The Titanic was one of the largest, most luxurious steamships ever built. Learn about its incredible story from a shipyard in Ireland to the icy Atlantic Ocean where the unsinkable ship met a tragic end on the way to America. Topics /
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923 : Tom Gates: What monster? by Pichon, Liz This is a fully-illustrated story containing - MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING stuff - ME and Marcus (Not necessarily in THAT order). AND a very strict supply teacher - but don't let that put you off! 3-4 booklist |
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587797 : Top secret undercover notes of Buttons McGinty, Book 1, The by Darby, Rhys Buttons McGinty is just your average 12 year old boy, living an easy and carefree existence. That is, until his parents mysteriously disappear and he is transported to a strange school located on a deserted island. Upon arrival, Buttons quickly learns that he must uncover his parents' whereabouts whilst avoiding the suspicion of his evil new principal. Along the way, Buttons meets new friends and is faced with a host of incredible obstacles, including sinister teachers and a genetically enhanced owl! 5-6 booklist |
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54595 : Tracey Binns is lost by Clark, Sherryl & Apfelbaum, Alexis (ill) Tracey's school has started a new healthy-eating and exercise program, and the kids are not happy. They're even less happy when Mr Gunning, their dreaded PE teacher, announces that he is taking grade six on a bush survival and fitness camp. 5-6 booklist |
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43647 : Tracey Binns is trouble by Clark, Sherryl & Apfelbaum, Alexis (ill) While her parents are working hard to provide the perfect life in the perfect house, Tracey Binns is working hard at misbehaving. Called Tracey Trouble or Rubbish Binns by classmates, she prefers to get detention than go home to an empty house. Then, Isabella comes to the school and, to Tracey's surprise, they become friends. 5-6 booklist |
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7111 : Trouble with by Kettle, Phil & Webb, Melissa (ill) World-famous television interviewer, Harpo Whiney, has left the comfort of her studio and ventured to Average Primary School to interview Samantha Smithers. Sam has nominated those fifth-graders, Jesse Harrison and Harry Harvard, in a worldwide contest to find the worst-behaved children. 5-6 booklist |
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421 : Troy Cassar-Daley (Aussie stars) by McCallum, Grant One of Australia's leading singers and songwriters, Troy Cassar-Daley began his career when he was only thirteen years old. 5-6 booklist |
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18295 : True story of Mary who wanted to stand on her head, The by Godwin, Jane & Drahos, Zak (ill) A story in rhyme about a girl who wants to stand on her head. Mary attends a school where one of the school rules is never to stand on your head. Mary is very wilful and there is no stopping her. 5-6 booklist |
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96801 : Tuckshop kid, The by Flynn, Pat Matt has a unique ability to help kids make the most of their lunch money at the tuckshop. He's not so good at making friends though. A funny story about friendship and fast food. Topics /
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428 : Two bullies, The by Morimoto, Junko Two strong men try to out bluff each other, and each becomes a winner. This has been translated from an original Japanese story. 5-6 booklist |
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429 : Two hands together by Kidd, Diana Cultural and racist issues are explored in this story about a girl who befriends an Aboriginal family, who live next door. 5-6 booklist |
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15375 : Two peas in a pad by Wide, Steve & Mackintosh, Michelle (ill) Two peas have the grooviest pad in town and hold the best parties. A funny book, jam-packed with tasty characters. 5-6 booklist |
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7049 : Two ways strong: Jaz's story by The Deadly Mob & Scobie, Claire & Ellis, Kristine Going to boarding school can be a difficult transition for many students, but for Indigenous students from remote communities, it can be quite a culture shock. In Two Ways Strong, Indigenous students from Concordia Lutheran College have combined to tell their experience in a story about Jaz a young girl from Palm Island who goes to boarding school at the age of fourteen. Jaz has many challenges to face, not least having to speak English and make herself understood. Her fellow Indigenous students help to ease the way for her but ultimately it's up to Jaz to make the most of what boarding school has to offer. As she becomes accustomed to school life, has fun with her friends and has academic success, Jaz realises just how much she has gained and grown in the time she is been at school. She's no longer just one way strong like she was on Palm Island, she's now two ways strong and ready to take on the world. 5-6 booklist |
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10019 : Utterly me, Clarice Bean by Child, Lauren Clarice Bean is starting to feel just like her favourite heroine, Ruby Redfort, schoolgirl detective. Clarice and her best friend Betty are planning to ace their book project about Ruby and win the class prize, until Betty disappears into thin air. Topics /
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26307 : Vermonia: call of the winged panther by Yoyo Evil Lord Uro's soldiers have kidnapped and imprisoned Mel, far away from her friends and her home on the planet of Blue Star. Her friends pledge to find her and continue on their fated journey through the Turtle Realm. Their destiny has long ago been foretold in an ancient prophecy. Japanese Manga novel. Series best read in book order. 5-6 booklist |
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42774 : Vermonia: quest for the silver tiger by Yoyo The planet of Vermonia has fallen to General Uro's army. On Earth, four twelve year old friends have no idea that the time has come for them to fulfil an ancient prophecy. To save the kidnapped and imprisoned Mel Doug, Naomi and Jim need to release their own, true warrior spirit. Japanese Manga novel. Series best read in book order. 5-6 booklist |
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2770 : Vermonia: release of the red phoenix by Yoyo General Uro's reign of terror continues to spread through Turtle Realm. Doug, Naomi and Jim, are brought to a village, burning under Uro's evil command. Naomi must become one with her warrior spirit to help put out the destructive flames and free Mel who is trapped in a bubble. Japanese Manga novel. Series best read in book order. 5-6 booklist |
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18910 : Vermonia: the Rukan prophecy by Yoyo The battle for Vermonia continues and depends on the courage of four friends. Japanese Manga novel. Series best read in book order. 5-6 booklist |
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50907 : Vermonia: the warrior's trial by Yoyo The Blue Star Warriors enter the core of Xandan Island in a desperate attempt to protect the Pillar of Thunder. Jim and Doug must pass through the Lake of Wishes, where whatever they long for most will be used against them. Even with the help of their animal guardians, they may not be able to save the Turtle Realm from falling into darkness. Series best read in book order. 5-6 booklist |
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5913 : Victor's challenge by Freeman, Pamela & Gamble, Kim (ill) Prince Victor must complete three challenges before Valerian's father will consider him as a suitor for her hand in marriage. Victor knows he can be brave and persistent but he is very worried about the cleverness test. When your heart is pure and true, anything can happen even where fierce dragons and enchanted mountains are concerned. 5-6 booklist |
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885970 : Votes for women! The story of Nellie, Rose and Mary by Wilson, Mark In 1980, Rose Birk and her stepdaughter, Nellie, write letters and attend meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in Adelaide. This action soon changes their lives and they become part of a bigger movement which changes Australian history. 5-6 booklist |
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1019766 : Walk with us by Goodes, Adam & Laing, Ellie & Hardy, David (ill) Harvey and Mum are heading to their favourite park for a walk on Cammeraygal land. 'Time to awaken the ancestors,' says Uncle Boris. 'Every time we sing or acknowledge Country, the ancestors are listening.' What do you know about the Country where you live? Inspired by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Walk With Us is an invitation to go on a journey of learning and appreciation - with family, with friends, and with our nation - together. Topics /
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803504 : Walking in Gagudju country: Exploring the monsoon forest by Lucas, Diane & Tyler, Ben & Long, Emma (ill) When we go walking, we never know how long we will be, what we will hear and what we will see. We pack our bags with food and water, a billy and some matches to light a fire. We head off into the shady monsoon forest on the edge of the billabong. Diane Lucas, Ben Tyler and Emma Long share their knowledge and love of the Top End in this enchanting and accessible book about one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems. Topics /
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12337 : Walking with the seasons in Kakadu by Lucas, Diane & Searle, Ken This book introduces children to the birds, plants and animals that live in Kakadu. It also features the Gundjeihmi-speaking aborigines of the region and the six aboriginal seasons. 5-6 booklist |
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4486 : Warriors of Brin-Hask, The by Jones, Cerberus The Gateway Hotel is open for business, and Amelia and Charlie are awaiting their newest intergalactic arrivals- the fearsome and mysterious Warriors of Brin-Hask. But the kids soon discover that the Brin-Hask aren't their only new guests. A plague of not-so ordinary rats has infested their kitchen too. 5-6 booklist |
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4718 : Water dragons, The by Wrightson, Patricia Sam, Lin and Jerry must save their pet water dragon when their natural habitat, the drain behind their homes, is being cleaned up. But, two of the water dragons have disappeared. 5-6 booklist |
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14687 : Welcome home by Booth, Christina Whaling has long been part of Australia's history. Over the past centuries many coastal towns owe their existence to the hunting and slaughter of whales for numerous by-products. More recently these same towns focus on viewing the beauty of these majestic creatures as they travel between the cold and warmer waters. Here both stories are told through the eyes of a young boy who hears the distant calls, sometimes joyful, sometimes apprehensive, of a whale. 5-6 booklist |
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14828 : Welcome to country by Murphy, Aunty Joy & Kennedy, Lisa (ill) Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people. We are part of this land and the land is part of us. This is where we come from. Wominjeka Wurundjeri balluk yearmenn koondee bik. Welcome to country. Topics /
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846252 : What snail knows by Apel, Kathryn & Foot, Mandy (ill) Lucy and Dad move a lot, so its hard to make friends. Lucy's glad she has snail, the perfect pet for a lonely girl. If only she had her own shell to hide in every time she started a new school. But this place is different. She likes her teacher, her classmates and the caravan park. This place feels like home. Can she convince her Dad to stay? 5-6 booklist |
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455 : Where the forest meets the sea by Baker, Jeannie A book without words in which superb collages tell the story of a boy and his father visiting an endangered rainforest in Queensland. 5-6 booklist |
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886467 : Where? by Collins, Jordan & Lesnie, Phil (ill) 'Where are you from?' they say. What they mean is, 'Why is your skin that colour?' 'Why does your hair look like that?' I am from the mountains, The seas and the sky. I am from children of millions of years, A timeline of humanity. I am from this planet And all others. 5-6 booklist |
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46942 : Why I love Australia by Bancroft, Bronwyn In a similar vein to Dorothea Mackellar's My Country. Stunning images and words showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian continent. 5-6 booklist |
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8494 : Why should I bother to keep fit by Meredith, Susan & Larkum, Adam (ill) An informative guide to the hows and whys of keeping fit, and having fun on the way. Find out why keeping fit is good for you, how to choose the appropriate exercise regime and how to stay healthy in day-to-day life. 5-6 booklist |
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6696 : Why shouldn't I eat junk food by Knighton, Kate & Larkum, Adam (ill) A fun, informative guide about food that's good and not so good for you, and how to exercise. Find out why junk food tastes so good, what food additives and processed food are, and what's in a burger. Includes simple recipes for healthy snacks and burgers, ideas for exercise, information on food labels and advertising, and how food is grown. 5-6 booklist |
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7689 : Wild one, The by Hartnett, Sonya Charlie met the wild one when he was young. They caught tadpoles and watched spiders. As Charlie grows up, he forgets the wild one, until he grows much older. 5-6 booklist |
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466 : Window by Baker, Jeannie A book without words showing the growth and development of a child and his environment. Superb collages tell the story. 5-6 booklist |
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4877 : Winnie the Pooh by Milne, A A The classic tales of Christopher Robin's beloved bear and his pals, Tigger and Eeyore. Topics /
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4646 : Winning touch by Clark, Sherryl & Perry, Ellyse Ellyse is dying to start touch footy again. Touchdowns are the best. But, with homework piling up and training every night of the week, it's all getting too much to handle. It looks like Ellyse is going to have to make some major changes. There's also the drama at school with her best friends, Jazz and Charlie. Their friendship seems to be falling apart. Maybe, getting selected for the regional touch footy team will help take Ellyse's mind off things. Or, maybe, that's just wishful thinking. 5-6 booklist |
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568011 : Wish for a witch by Umansky, Kaye & King, Ashley (ill) Elsie Pickles has returned to her mundane life after living for a week with unconventional witch, Magenta Sharp. She loves her family and her dad's shop, but life is seeming rather dull until her magical friend needs her help again. Will Elsie be able to help Magenta save her magic licence and deal with some wayward magical creatures? 5-6 booklist |
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7720 : Witch baby and me at school by Gliori, Debi Lily's sister, Daisy, is one year old and she's no ordinary baby. When she was born, something went wrong and Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily. She's the only one who can see Daisy make the fridge float in the air or turn people into slugs. It's time for Lily to start at her new school. It will be hard enough being the new girl and, then, there's Daisy. Topics /
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5181 : Witch for a week by Umansky, Kaye & King, Ashley (ill) When Elsie offers to house sit the home of local witch Magenta she has no idea what she's getting herself into. Left with a talking raven and a scruffy dog for company, a magical tower that has a mind of its own and a book of instructions what could possibly go wrong? But Elsie soon finds out that looking after Magenta's home isn't as easy as she first thought. Does she have what it takes to be a witch for a week? 5-6 booklist |
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751061 : Wizard of Oz, The: Graphic novel by Punter, Russell & Bursi, Simona (ill) After Dorothy's house is carried off by a tornado, she finds herself in the strange and magical Land of Oz. With the help of her new friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, she must persuade the Wizard of Oz to help her get back to Kansas. L. Frank Baum's timeless fantasy is beautifully recreated in this enchanting graphic novel. 5-6 booklist |
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643272 : Wolf girl: Into the wild by Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill) When disaster separates Gwen from her family, she must fend for herself, all alone in the wilderness. Luckily, she's not alone for long...When a wolf puppy, a Labrador, a Chihuahua, and a greyhound want to make friends, Gwen discovers talents she didn't know she possessed. It will take all her new skills and strength just to survive. Does Gwen have what it takes to be leader of the pack? 5-6 booklist |
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825503 : Wolf's howl, The by Tait, A L On a secret mission Maven and Reeve find themselves at the far flung and gloomy Glawn Castle while Sir Garrick secretly searches for supporters of the rebellion. While in this hostile landscape a cook goes missing and the Airl's personal guards take more than a passing interest in the disappearance. Danger looms and the potential for discovery grows. Can Maven and Reeve solve the mystery? Or will they be unmasked and sentenced with treason? 5-6 booklist |
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12747 : Wolves in the walls, The by Gaiman, Neil & McKean, Dave (ill) Lucy hears wolves hustling, bustling, crinkling and crackling in the walls of the old house where her family lives. Her mother says they are mice, her brother says bats. Lucy is convinced they are wolves and her worst fears are confirmed. Topics /
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723177 : World's worst parents, The by Walliams, David & Ross, Tony (ill) Do you think your parents are embarrassing? These ten ridiculously silly parents are so annoying you will think yours are angels in comparison. Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world; jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels; watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids' toys; and oh no, it's Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit! 5-6 booklist |
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871539 : World's worst pets, The by Walliams, David & Stower, Adam (ill) These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around. 5-6 booklist |
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9249 : Worst band in the universe, The by Base, Graeme A poetic narrative involving Sprocc, an alien, and his struggle for freedom of expression. 5-6 booklist |
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472 : Worst team ever, The by Gwynne, Phillip & Smith, Craig (ill) Country boy, Jimmy, boasts about his prowess in the game of Australian Rules football and is accepted into a city team. 5-6 booklist |
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877962 : Wylah the Koorie warrior by Gould, Jordan & Pritchard, Richard (ill) Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making! Wylah is brave, clever and strong-willed, and all her best friends are giant megafauna animals. But she isn't a warrior. Not yet, anyway. Then comes the day when her family is stolen by the dragon army, and her life is forever changed. She must find the courage to set out on a journey to save them. What will it take for Wylah to become a warrior, like her Grandmother before her? Introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, Wylah The Koorie Warrior is a heart-stopping and imaginative adventure, inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture. Topics /
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977252 : Wylah the Koorie warrior: Custodians by Gould, Jordan & Pritchard, Richard (ill) Wylah has already accomplished the unbelievable feat of uniting the five Guardians, but her journey is far from over. Together with her megafauna friends, she must travel through the treacherous and forbidden Valley of the Spirits to face off against the Dragon Army. Can Wylah defeat the perils that lay ahead and become the ultimate Koorie Warrior? Topics /
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641668 : Yakanarra day, A by Yakanarra Community School A Yakanarra Day reflects the beautiful small community located in the foothills of the St George Ranges between the Fitzroy River and the Great Sandy Desert, in Central Kimberley, Western Australia. It was written and illustrated by the senior students of Yakanarra Community School and has been translated into Walmajarri, with the help of school teachers and local elders Topics /
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641685 : Yakanarra dogs, The by Yakanarra Community School There are lots of dogs in Yakanarra. Hunting dogs, swimming dogs, spotty dogs and much more. The students of Yakanarra Community School have written and illustrated this gorgeous book that reflects the beautiful small community located in the foothills of the St George Ranges between the Fitzroy River and the Great Sandy Desert, in Central Kimberley, Western Australia. It has been translated into Walmajarri, with the help of school teachers and local elders. Topics /
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846270 : Yesterday Crumb and the storm in a teacup by Sagar, Andy Yesterday Crumb has always felt cursed because of the fox ears she was born with. She is forced to work in a circus as her parents are a complete mystery. When she is rescued by Miss Dumpling and her magical, walking teashop, Yesterday learns she is a strangeling who has lost her magic. Surrounded by fantastical customers, a flying teapot turtle and incredible friends Yesterday rediscovers her powers and finally starts to feel like she might belong. But a mysterious figure of darkness is working hard to make sure her new life comes crashing down by tricking her and placing a deadly shard of ice in her heart. Adventure and magic await in every teacup. 5-6 booklist |
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648947 : Yucky, disgustingly gross, icky short stories: Barf blast by Berran, Susan A fun, barf-filled action-packed, seriously gross book by the author of the '''Freaky''' series So you know all of those really yucky disgusting and gross, icky things that we talked about in Book One? Well, guess what? There's more disturbingly gross stuff that your parents don't like talking about in Book Two! For example, if you "upchuck," will it land on your head? And where does your nose go when it runs? How did a "streaker" end up in the book? 3-4 booklist |