Topic : "Year 6 easy reads"
Books for students in early Year 6
Total Results : 297
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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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11548 : 13-storey treehouse, The by Griffiths, Andy & Denton, Terry (ill) Andy and Terry have the most amazing treehouse in the world, with a bowling alley, marshmallow machine and a giant catapult. The fun and dramas they have together has to be read to be believed. 5-6 booklist |
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18364 : 43 Bin Street by Michael, Livi Kiko and Nattie are flies whose job it is to clean up after humans. When their house is occupied by Mrs Spick who has dangerous amounts of fly spray, they become flies with a mission. Topics /
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379 : 45 & 47 Stella Street and everything that happened by Honey, Elizabeth The families and friends who live in Stella Street lead fascinating lives. 5-6 booklist |
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15591 : 68 teeth by Moloney, James Jack is fishing when he attracts something much bigger than barramundi. A crocodile has entered the river on his family's property and it's hungry. 5-6 booklist |
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5602 : Alice and the Apple Blossom Fair by Bell, Davina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1918 and Alice has never felt lonelier. Her father is missing at sea, her brother, Teddy, is away at war and she's not allowed to speak to her best friend anymore. Alice tries to forget her worries by having a stall at the Apple Blossom Fair. But, when strange events start happening in the town, everything goes wrong. Alice just wants the war to be over and for her life to be the same again. 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 /
Year 6 easy reads /
Australian author/Illustrator /
Australians at war /
Year 5 easy reads /
5-6 booklist
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55789 : Amazing plants by Armstrong, Cindy Learn about some of the world's wonderful and different plants. Some are amazing in the way they look, others are extraordinary in the way they have adapted to their environment. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. 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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56415 : Animals at work by Harris, David It's not only people who work. Many animals also have jobs. Topics /
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68335 : Animals talk back by Deckert, Tempany Animals have their own form of language. Full of fascinating facts and stories from around the world about animals, this book will change the way you look at animals. Topics /
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15037 : Anton rocks on by Metzenthen, David Anton might only be little in stature but he has a great talent. By the time he reaches high school, Anton has heard all the size jokes. His resourcefulness and music save the day and the Rock Eisteddfod. 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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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 /
Year 6 easy reads /
Endangered species /
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Year 5 easy reads /
5-6 booklist
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109705 : Autos with attitude by Ramsden, Julie & Ramsden, Michael Leave the world behind and dare to be different. Find out about some fabulous racing cars, hot rods, custom-made cars and monster trucks. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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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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3072 : Ball stars: Bench warmers, The 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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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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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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Australian author/Illustrator /
Aboriginal content /
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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Australian author/Illustrator /
Aboriginal content /
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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109706 : Beat goes on, The by Richardson, Christopher If you want to be the next rock superstar, find out what it takes to be part of a rock band on the road. Topics /
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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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3053 : Big dig, The by McKinlay, Meg When the Newton Community Pool is closed until further notice, Nathan and his mates are unimpressed. The alternative, the BayView Leisure Centre, might be modern and flashy, but it is steamy, crowded and no fun. But, Nathan has an idea that is so brilliant in its simplicity. They can dig themselves a pool in the backyard. 5-6 booklist |
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12972 : Big picture book of environments, The by Long, John With stunning images and fact boxes, this book reveals Earth's diversity and beauty. It explores the effects of changing climate on environments around the world including the great rivers, deserts, Arctic regions, cities and forests. 5-6 booklist |
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88179 : Black Baron by Opie, Robyn Black Baron was the best racing cockroach ever, in fact he was unbeaten. He lived a secret life of privilege and fame hidden under Jake's bed, until the day that Jake's mum discovered him. Black Baron must survive the exterminators if he is to live to race again. 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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9348 : Boots and all by Clark, Sherryl A father lost his own career as a soccer star through injury. He is determined to experience glory through his son. Unfortunately, his son has come to hate the game and the real soccer talent of the family is the boy's sister. 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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6477 : Bungawitta by Rodda, Emily The town of Bungawitta is so dry that the youngest resident, Glory-Alice, has only ever seen rain on television. The residents have to work out how to bring people to the dying town, where the sun always shines. 5-6 booklist |
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26628 : Car crazy by Armstrong, Cindy Step into the amazing world of cars. Check out the gadgets and secret weapons of the Batmobile and James Bond's Aston Martin DB5. Look at the fascinating history of how cars first started and dare to imagine the cars of the future. Find your favourite car in this book for car crazy kids. Topics /
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4642 : Cat mummy, The by Wilson, Jacqueline & Sharratt, Nick (ill) Verity is devastated when Mabel, her adored cat, dies. School lessons about the Ancient Egyptians lead Verity to attempt to honour Mabel with an Ancient Egyptian mummification. Verity's mum died during childbirth and her dad and grandparents have avoided speaking to her about it, but now it is time to talk. Topics /
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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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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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35931 : Crawf's kick it to Nick: Bugs from beyond by Crawford, Shane & Beck, Adrian & McKenzie, Heath (ill) After a long first half of the season, the Crocs might finally have a chance to win a game. But, when mutant bugs start burrowing up from beneath the oval to attack, there may not even be a team left to take the field. If Nick and his friends can't figure out how to stop the bugs, losing the game will be the least of their problems. 5-6 booklist |
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21226 : Crawf's kick it to Nick: Cursed cup, The by Crawford, Shane & Beck, Adrian & McKenzie, Heath (ill) It's the first footy game on the new oval and Nick and his team, the Cobar Creek Crocs, are desperate to win the golden cup. But, when the cup is removed from its cabinet, it turns into a terrifying metal monster, hungry to destroy everything in its path. Nick's not just playing for a win, he's playing for his life. 5-6 booklist |
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22493 : Crawf's kick it to Nick: Fanged footys, The by Crawford, Shane & Beck, Adrian & McKenzie, Heath (ill) It's the closing round of the footy season and the Crocs plan to give it their all and finally score a victory. So, the last thing Nick and his friends need is to be confronted by a swarm of vicious fanged footballs. Nick is used to chasing footys. He never expected to be chased by them. 5-6 booklist |
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3022 : Crawf's kick it to Nick: Forward line freak by Crawford, Shane & Beck, Adrian & McKenzie, Heath (ill) Nick is the captain of his footy team, the Cobar Creek Crocs. When Nick turns into a power-hungry, real life monster, it's hard to get the team to work together. Nick's friends must find out the cause and change him back. 5-6 booklist |
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15773 : Crawf's kick it to Nick: Outbreak on the oval by Crawford, Shane & Beck, Adrian & McKenzie, Heath (ill) Nick has been replaced as captain and the Crocs' chances of winning a game are looking slim. It's his worst footy nightmare come true. Nick was sure the mutant bugs had been crushed but, now, the queen bug has the whole school in her sights, and she's not happy. It's Nick, Ella and Bruiser versus the nastiest, ugliest monster ever. 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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Australian author/Illustrator /
Year 5 easy reads /
Environment/sustainability /
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79113 : Daredevils and show-offs by Harris, David Find out what it would be like to walk a tight rope or tame a tiger. Meet some amazing people and see the stunts they carry out. Topics /
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35048 : Dead certain by Gould, Sally Max has a plan. A plan to help out his favourite uncle one last time. Dad will probably ground him and he won't be able to go to Thomo's go-kart party but Max knows exactly what he has to do. In fact, he's dead certain. 5-6 booklist |
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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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110875 : Desert safari by Savage, Andrea Take a sandy adventure to the Sahara Desert in Africa and discover its secrets. Topics /
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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. Topics /
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4043 : Diary of a wimpy kid: cabin fever by Kinney, Jeff Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged and Greg is the prime suspect. But, the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or sort of. The authorities are closing in but, when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but he wonders if any punishment could be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays. Topics /
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1169 : Diary of a wimpy kid: dog days by Kinney, Jeff It's summer holidays, the weather is great and all the kids are having fun outside. Greg Heffley is inside his house, with the shades drawn, playing video games. But, Greg's mother has a different vision for an ideal summer, one packed with outdoor activities and family togetherness. Topics /
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2320 : Diary of a wimpy kid: hard luck by Kinney, Jeff Greg has been on a losing streak and he decides to take a leap of faith and leave all decisions to chance, rolling a dice to try and turn his luck around. Topics /
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89470 : Diary of a wimpy kid: Rodrick rules by Kinney, Jeff As Greg Heffley enters the new school year, he is eager to put the past three months behind him, and one event in particular. Unfortunately, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But, secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Topics /
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6575 : Diary of a wimpy kid: the last straw by Kinney, Jeff Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. Frank Heffley thinks he can get his son to toughen up and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other manly endeavours. Greg is able to sidestep his father's efforts to change him but, when his dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realises he's to shape up or get shipped out. Topics /
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18957 : Diary of a wimpy kid: the third wheel by Kinney, Jeff A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's a small consolation. An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But, a lot can happen in one night, and, in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love. Topics /
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29287 : Diary of a wimpy kid: the ugly truth by Kinney, Jeff Although Greg is not a teenager quite yet, he feels as if he's hit his childhood expiration date and, when you're no longer a cute kid, nothing is as easy as it used to be. Topics /
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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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109687 : Discover the deep by Ramsden, Julie & Michael We are all familiar with the top layer of the ocean but let's explore what the ocean is like far beneath the surface. Find out what secrets are hidden in the deep and what creatures lurk way down where the sun doesn't shine. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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4951 : Dog squad by Costain, Meredith For the dog squad, no job is too small, no mission too dangerous. Especially if there's cash involved. When they take on Operation Collect Big-time, things don't go to plan and they wonder if they have bitten off more than they can chew. 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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98420 : Dragon blood pirates: dead man's whirlpool by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen return to the Dragon Blood Islands to find clues to the sabre's magical words and find out more about their ancestors amongst the pirates. But when the boys run into Slitgut who forces them to walk the plank, they uncover more than they could have expected in their wildest dreams. Topics /
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56816 : Dragon blood pirates: death diamond by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen have suddenly found themselves trapped on a rocky outcrop in the middle of a rising sea in another place and another century. They have to work out how they got there and how to get home, and more importantly, how to survive pirates like Captain Gunner, Snotty Nell and the ghost of Vicious Victor. Topics /
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34126 : Dragon blood pirates: doubloons and disaster by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen are again back in the world of the pirates and Al is beginning to discover his connection with this earlier time. The boys use their wits to escape some terrifying dangers as they rescue cash-strapped pirates. But, they will need all their resources to escape the evil clutches of Captain Blacktooth. Topics /
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79863 : Dragon blood pirates: graveyard diamonds by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al finds Prince Alleric's diary in the sea trunk in his attic and discovers some intriguing connections to his family history. The kids return to the islands in pursuit of Al's ancestors' treasure, visit the plague city and discover the golden key that opens a door to a secret in Dragon Island's hidden city. Topics /
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43377 : Dragon blood pirates: idols and ivory by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) This time Al's little sister, Hal, joins them unwittingly and unwillingly on their adventure. But she turns out to be another clue in their connection with this adventurous time in history. Al and Owen rescue kidnapped baby elephants and Al's decoding skills prove very handy for locating secret treasure. Topics /
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55887 : Dragon blood pirates: jewels and jolly rogers by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) This time, Al and Owen escape to the time of the pirates without Al's annoying little sister. Perhaps it's just as well for they have to battle pirates and escape cannibals to get home, alive and uneaten. Topics /
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79864 : Dragon blood pirates: power of the sabre by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) In their final adventure in the Dragon Blood Islands, the boys find their way through the maze and into the underground city, home of the sorcerer's hidden room. Al finishes reading his grandfather's diary and discovers the word he and his friends have been seeking to empower his sabre. Topics /
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82003 : Dragon blood pirates: power of the scabbard by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) The Scabbard of Invincibility finally has its four black diamonds in place and this means its powers are back in action. When Al wears it, he is invincible. But, while Al, Owen and Snakeboot, the cat, are away, Gunner sails off with the sabre and scabbard, leaving the boys behind. His plan is to attack Blacktooth and regain Velvetfoot's treasure. Topics /
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89338 : Dragon blood pirates: ransom by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) The boys return to the Dragon Blood Islands with the key to the secret door. When the girls are taken hostage by Captain Slitgut, the boys come to their rescue. But, they must try to overturn Gunner's rumour that they duped his enemy pirates with a real sabre. Topics /
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8987 : Dragon blood pirates: skulls and sabres by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen are back with the pirates but, in this adventure, they are up against an even scarier enemy, ghosts, and they're still to meet the most terrifying pirate of them all. Topics /
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70445 : Dragon blood pirates: slitgut and emerald eyes by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen are even more intrigued by the Dragon Blood Islands after Al's dad casually reveals his own father's connections to them. Keen to find out more and uncover the secret words that empower the magical sabre, the boys head back to the islands. Topics /
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73324 : Dragon blood pirates: the deathless pirate king by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Carrying the long-lost Dragon Blood Sabre and Scabbard of Invincibility, Al and Owen travel back to the Dragon Blood Islands. When they show them to Grandfather, he notices that the four black diamonds that once decorated the scabbard are gone. The gems are cursed and make their owner deathless. Topics /
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98422 : Dragon blood pirates: the evil pearl by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al, Owen and Hally are in search of more black diamonds for the Scabbard of Invincibility. However, when they travel to the Dragon Blood Islands, instead of landing on Captain Gunner's ship, the children land in the ocean. Topics /
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58154 : Dragon blood pirates: the golden casket by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) There are more black diamonds to be found for the Scabbard of Invincibility, so Al and Owen return to the Dragon Blood Islands to search for them. The shifty Stanley Spong informs Captain Gunner and the boys that there is treasure to be found and Blacktooth and Snotty Nell are already on their way to finding it. Topics /
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61708 : Dragon blood pirates: the sorcerer's death mask by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Back in Alleric Castle, Al, Owen and Mahoot stumble upon a book called 'The History of the Sabre'. The book tells them about a sorcerer who was buried, in a crypt on Dragon Island, with a golden death mask set upon his face and all his treasure. Keen to find more treasure, Captain Gunner accompanies the boys to Dragon Island. Topics /
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54151 : Dragon blood pirates: the zombie's treasure by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) When Al and Owen travel to the Dragon Blood Islands, they land on a strange boat with only one man on board. It's Velvetfoot, the last of the deathless pirates and possessor of the fourth and final black diamond. Topics /
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52219 : Dragon blood pirates: treasure and trouble by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Al and Owen with Al's little sister, Hally, are discovering more of Al's connection to the time of the pirates. An old diary and a mysterious brooch hold the secret to Prince Alleric's missing Dragon Blood Sabre. The modern day adventurers must work out the code and unleash the mystery of Sabre Island. Topics /
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85219 : Dragon blood pirates: voodoo temple by Jerris, Dan & Walker, Rory (ill) Armed with a copy of Princess Halimeda's treasure map, the boys and Gunner make their way to the infamous Voodoo Caves on Ruby Island, with Snotty Nell and Slitgut in hot pursuit. Find out if they make it to the abandoned city, across crocodile-infested waters and through trees hung with skulls. Topics /
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5312 : Egghead by Scott, Clare Paddy is excited when his teacher announces a week-long experiment. He imagines an awesome experiment with interesting potions and eruptions. Too bad the experiment is not what it's cracked up to be. 5-6 booklist |
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569196 : Embassy of the dead by Mabbitt, Will When Jake Green meets a spooky old bloke in a dark alley one evening, a series of unfortunate events is set in motion. Jake is given a box containing a severed finger, which summons a grim reaper to drag him to the Eternal Void, and now they are running for their lives - even though Stiffkey, the spooky old bloke, is already dead. Now that he can see and speak to ghosts, Jake finds himself the leader of a strange little gang - Stiffkey the undertaker, Cora - the hockey stick wielding poltergeist, and Zorro the ghost fox. They have one mission - get the finger to the Embassy before the baddies can find it and use it to unleash hell on earth while keeping ahead of Mawkins, the grim reaper. Will they make it in time and avoid everlasting damnation in the void? Topics /
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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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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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109688 : Eye see by Harris, David & Van Til, Meaghan We take our sight for granted, but there's more to seeing than meets the eye. Find out how our eyes work and why they sometimes play tricks. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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16165 : Falling angels by Thompson, Colin Sally could fly before she could crawl, travelling across the world to visit beautiful remote areas. She longs to share this world with her grandmother. 5-6 booklist |
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3534 : Famous by Lawrinson, Julia Mrs Pavlich tries to convince Sophie that being famous isn't a job but Sophie and several other students don't think this is right. After all, they have seen plenty of people who are famous for doing nothing in particular. When Sophie gets a chance to go on her favourite TV game show, Mega Match, and gets close to winning, she has to make a choice. 5-6 booklist |
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131043 : Famous structures by Savage, Andrea Around the world and throughout time people have built the most amazing structures. 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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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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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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2711 : Flea thing, The by Falkner, Brian Twelve year old Daniel, a student at Glenfield High School, wins a place in the New Zealand Warrior's rugby league team and becomes the youngest ever player in the history of the game. Daniel's secret will make him a media sensation but being a league superstar has its downside. Topics /
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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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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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64341 : Freaky by Whiting, Sue When Jayden is sent to stay with relatives that he hardly knows, he thinks things can't get any worse. But he's wrong. They live in the country, in a town with no skate park. What's worse, they are cactus freaks with a yard full of spiky plants. Then, when Aunty Nina and Uncle Trev buy a new cactus, things get really freaky. The cactus seems to be coming alive. 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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109689 : Giants of the sea by Patton, Geoff The largest things in the ocean aren't sharks or whales, they're aircraft carriers and submarines. Marvel at what's on board these wonders of the sea. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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28041 : Goal-getter by Hardcastle, Michael & Moulder, Bob (ill) Eddie loves playing football but his coach is always criticising him and the rest of the team don't give him any support. What's worse, his older brother, Matthew, is the best player in the school. But, when Matthew falls ill, the team need a striker to step in at the last moment. At last, this is Eddie's chance to prove himself. 5-6 booklist |
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134884 : Going batty by Deckert Tempany Bats have always been linked with scary things but they may not be as scary as you think. Take a close look at the world of bats and you'll see that there's a lot more to these fascinating creatures. Topics /
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83685 : Going for broke by McKinlay, Meg Nathan Foley wants more than just a participation award, he wants to be in the book of world records. His hairbrain attempts to break a world record with his two, less than helpful friends, Ronnie and Weasel, are more likely to result in his death by misadventure than great recognition. 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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109690 : Great escapes by Harris, David Discover some exciting stories about great escapes that became great adventures. And, it's not only about humans who escape. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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24305 : Great shave, The by Scott, Clare Stix and his mates think it's a great idea to temporarily dye their hair green when they go to watch their favourite band, the Screaming Greenie Meanies. But, after the concert, the green will just not wash out. When school goes back and the principal insists the green hair has to go, Stix discovers there is something even worse than green hair. 5-6 booklist |
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9311 : Grommet saves the world by Moloney, James Grommet is a thirteen year old troublemaker who gets a job as an undercover agent at a fun park trying to catch a saboteur. He survives a terrifying ordeal suspended upside down from a stopped rollercoaster, and other misadventures. 5-6 booklist |
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121833 : Hanging out together by Bancks, Tristan Dogs and humans have been friends for thousands of years. Take a look at why dogs and humans have such a special relationship. Topics /
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79983 : Hate that cat by Creech, Sharon Jack is pleased that Mrs Stretchberry is his teacher again this year. The only problem is she likes cats and he hates them. Or, at least, he does until he gets to know some kittens and reads some poetry about cats. Topics /
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3955 : Haunted by Orman, Lorraine When Georgia and her brother, Ned, are sent for a holiday on their relatives' farm, they are not happy. Ned makes friends with his cousin so Georgia explores the farm on her own, discovering an old homestead which she thinks will make a cool hideout. But, Georgia is not alone and is befriended by a mysterious girl, Lily, who is not what she seems. The children soon discover they are playing with fire. 5-6 booklist |
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57379 : Heart of magic by Matthews, Penny Stacey wishes she could be more like her friend, Twyla. Twyla is confident, Stacey isn't. Twyla is daring, Stacey isn't. When a gypsy gives Stacey a gold heart pin, everything changes and Stacey starts behaving like the person she has always wanted to be. 5-6 booklist |
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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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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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2040 : Horrible histories: Groovy Greeks, The by Deary, Terry & Brown, Martin (ill) The hip and fabulous Greeks hung out over two thousand years ago. Meet horrible heroes, suffering slaves and foolish philosophers. Find out about the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax. Topics /
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33324 : Horse called Darling, A by Stephens, Delwyne Penny has to cope with the saddest moment in her life, involving her pony, Manny. Everyone is willing her to come back and compete in the next event. Hopefully, a horse called Darling will encourage her. 5-6 booklist |
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486 : How to raise and keep a dragon by Topsell, John & Nigg, Joseph (ed) All you need to know about choosing and raising your dragon. Detailed information on differing breeds, the advantages of one over another as a pet and valuable information on equipment and lifestyle changes that may be required. Topics /
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504 : I hate sport by Storer, Prue Karen hates sport. When her family gives her an ultimatum about playing sport, Karen gives it her best shot but there aren't many sports that value perfect, pink fingernails. Karen must find a sport or miss out. 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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18522 : If the world were a village by Smith, David J & Armstrong, Shelagh (ill) Full of interesting statistical information about the world's population as if the world was a village of one hundred people. Easy to comprehend and fascinating. Topics /
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59415 : iHarry by Croasdale, Laurine Having a father who designs the latest mobile phone technology is awesome, except Harry's mother won't allow him to have his own phone until high school next year. When his dad shows him the latest prototype, Harry cannot resist borrowing it to test. At first, its capabilities are astounding until the phone begins take on a life and personality of its own. Even Bozo, the school bully, cannot compete. 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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55788 : In your dreams by Deckert, Tempany For some period every day, we sleep. Find out why we need to sleep and why it's not a waste of time. Topics /
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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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25952 : It goes without saying by Schulz, Charles M A tour through fifty years of the cartoon strips, Peanuts, revealing the philosophy of Charles M Schulz at its silent best. Actions speak louder than words in this feast of visual annecdotes and comments on life. Everyone can identify with, or knows someone just like, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Snoopy or Woodstock. Topics /
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89347 : It's a wild ride by Bancks, Tristan Enter the world of amusement and theme parks and take the ride of your life on some amazing, truly scary roller coasters. Topics /
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43335 : It's about time by Harris, David People have always been curious about time and this book provides answers to many of the questions. We discover how people became aware of time and the various ways they have devised to measure it, from the sundial to the atomic clock. Topics /
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18603 : It's true: animals are electrifying by Wilkinson, Rick & Looby, Ric (ill) A book full of wonders, from snakes that can fly to eggs that can talk, from eels discharging 500 volts to lizards spurting blood from their eyes. Lots of interesting facts and fascinating information about how animals adapt to their environment in bizarre and unexpected ways. 5-6 booklist |
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18586 : It's true: Burke & Wills forgot the frying pan by Gregg, David & Harvey, Roland (ill) Quirky facts and incidents about the expeditions of early Australian explorers. 5-6 booklist |
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18322 : It's true: hauntings happen and ghosts get grumpy by Costain, Meredith & Smith, Craig (ill) Fascinating collection of stories about ghosts, aliens, psychics and other unusual things. 5-6 booklist |
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503 : It's true: space turns you into spaghetti by Catchpole, Heather & Woods, Vanessa & McKenzie, Heath (ill) Appealing, illustrated fact book on space exploration. Focuses on astronauts, habitable planets, gas giants and physics of space. Suggests simple experiments and activities. Topics /
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18107 : It's true: you eat poison every day by Macinnis, Peter & Guthridge, Bettina (ill) Facts and accounts about poisons used for cures but often killing people by accident. 5-6 booklist |
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18110 : It's true: your cat could be a spy by Bursztynski, Sue & Vane, Mitch (ill) A fetching book about spies. It links good storytelling and factual information with humorous pictures. Topics /
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2739 : It's true: your hair grows 15 kilometres a year by Lawrenson, Diana & Hobbs, Leigh (ill) This book is full of hair-raising facts about follicles, frizzy hair, hairy heads and baldness. Imagine sleeping on a horse hair mattress or dyeing your hair with leeches soaked in vinegar. Find out how a single strand of hair can show if you've been poisoned. 5-6 booklist |
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8456 : Jinxed by McDougall, Jill When Jinx accidentally smashes her next door neighbour's python tank with a misplaced totem tennis ball and is expected to replace it, she needs to make some cash fast. No slow and steady job for Jinx, but all her get rich quick schemes are going awry. 5-6 booklist |
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742 : Josie and the Michael Street kids by Russon, Penni When Josie moves house with her Mum, she is a million miles away from her best friend, the beach and everything. But, when Josie finds a secret treasure map, her world in Michael Street becomes exciting. 5-6 booklist |
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14818 : Journey from the centre of the earth by Carmody, Isobelle & McBride, Marc (ill) The story of a duck that was left behind at the centre of the earth and his friendship with a strange mushroom creature. A deeply philosophical book that deals with the eternal question, why. 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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2447 : Just annoying! by Griffiths, Andy & Denton, Terry (ill) Nine short stories which provide an insane mixture of ways to be annoying and of things that are annoying. 5-6 booklist |
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4233 : Just call me Spaghetti-Hoop Boy by Williamson, Lara Adam Butters discovers that before he was adopted his name was Ace, and that is a great name for a superhero. This amusing, heart-warming and heart-breaking story tells how Adam tries to find his birth mother and show her how she could love a him as a superhero. Things never go as planned and Adam has his work cut out for him. Topics /
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46367 : Just Macbeth by Griffiths, Andy & Denton, Terry (ill) When Andy, Danny and Lisa are transported, with the help of a little Wizz Fizz, to eleventh century Scotland, they realise it's more than just time travel. Everyone thinks they are characters from the Shakespeare play, Macbeth, and Andy discovers he is married to the most beautiful girl in the world. But, trouble arises when Andy kills his wife, his best friend and many kittens, puppies and ponies. 5-6 booklist |
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2562 : Just one wish by Rippin, Sally Penny has moved to Australia from China and her English is very limited. She misses her friends and her cousin is determined to make her life miserable at their school. When Penny's grandmother gives her a magic Chinese pouch, Penny has just one wish to make things right. 5-6 booklist |
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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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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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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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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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2611 : Lily Quench and the black mountains by Prior, Natalie Jane Lily Quench goes on a quest to save the endangered, blue lily. 5-6 booklist |
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2612 : Lily Quench and the dragon of Ashby by Prior, Natalie Jane A family of dragon slayers, the Quenches of Ashby have always been a burning success...until the evil Black Count invades, and the family's fortunes go into a downward spiral. 5-6 booklist |
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15067 : Lily Quench and the hand of Manuelo by Prior, Natalie Jane The Black Empire is crumbling and the miners are in revolt. Manuelo, a strange figure, is believed to be responsible. But when a stolen dragonet full of fleeing miners arrives in Ashby Water, Lily Quench has to decide whether Manuelo is friend or foe. 5-6 booklist |
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10084 : Lily Quench and the lighthouse of Skellig Mor by Prior, Natalie Jane At the end of the earth is Skellig Lir, a dreamy, enchanted island that is inhabited by people with strange powers. To get there, Lily Quench and Queen Dragon must brave magic, storms and seas swarming with deadly sea dragons. 5-6 booklist |
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13205 : Lily Quench and the magicians' pyramid by Prior, Natalie Jane Lily must save her friend Queen Dragon from the bloodthirsty clutches of the magicians, and she and Queen Dragon must find the secret locations of the Eyes in Time before the magicians find them and imprison them forever. 5-6 booklist |
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15066 : Lily Quench and the search for king dragon by Prior, Natalie Jane Gordon the Black Count has finally returned to reclaim the Black Empire. With Queen Dragon and its Chief Quencher away, the fate of Ashby looks grim. 5-6 booklist |
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132943 : Lily Quench and the secret of Manuelo by Prior, Natalie Jane Something strange is happening in the Black Mountains. The Black Empire, now run by evil General Sark, is crumbling and its miners are in revolt. The revolution is rumoured to be led by a Robin Hood like figure, Manuelo, who has previously stolen some of the king's treasure. No one knows who's side he is on so Lily must journey to the Black mines to confront Manuelo. 5-6 booklist |
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10373 : Lily Quench and the treasure of Mote Ely by Prior, Natalie Jane Kidnapped and taken back into the past to a crumbling castle in the middle of a creepy marsh, Lily Quench searches for the long lost treasure of Mote Ely, and a way back to her own time. 5-6 booklist |
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42446 : Listener, The by Laird, Elizabeth & Hazelwood, Pauline (ill) When Gavin arrives at his grandmother's house, she is nowhere to be found. Thoughts of the football match he is missing and seeing his mates seem insignificant as he realises that he has to find her and soon. Heavy snow is falling and it is getting dark. A trail of footsteps in the snow provides a vital clue and help comes in an unexpected way. 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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13614 : Little Manfred by Morpurgo, Michael & Foreman, Michael (ill) Charley and her brother, Alex, are walking their dog, Manfred, on the beach when they meet two old men staring out to sea. They meet by chance and discover how the men are involved in their mother's past and where the name for their dog really came from. Topics /
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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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16742 : Made for speed by Ramsden, Julie & Ramsden, Michael Many people have risked their lives to break speed records on the ground, in the air and on the water. Meet some of them and find out how, and why, they did it. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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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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62533 : Make 'em laugh by Bancks, Tristan Take a look at jokes and comedians, and what makes people laugh. Topics /
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16760 : Making Jamie normal by Pershall, Mary K Alex will be the coolest Year 9 student with the weirdest sister in Year 7 if she can't make Jamie 'normal' before she goes to high school. Jamie doesn't realise how lucky she is getting all this great advice. Some coarse language used in context. 5-6 booklist |
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18564 : Mal rider, The by Flynn, Pat Danny discovers girls or, rather, one special girl called Ella, and the joys of riding a malboard. Can he overcome the problems of surfing mates who only accept shortboards? He is new to town and needs a break on the waves and at school. 5-6 booklist |
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15742 : Martin Pebble by Sempe, Jean-Jacques Martin is a little boy who blushes a lot and is happiest in the summer, when everyone else has a red face too. He sets out to find a reason for his strange affliction and finds a friend, Roddy Rackett, who keeps on sneezing even when he doesn't have a cold. The events of life are quaintly told. Topics /
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8255 : Master, The by Havel, Geoff Rick lives on a farm with his mum and his grandfather. They're a normal family except for one thing. Rick and his Grandpa are engaged in a constant battle of practical jokes, trying to outdo each other and claim the title of The Master. Grandpa thinks that his grandson has much to learn from him but Rick thinks otherwise and devises what he thinks is an unbeatable prank. 5-6 booklist |
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20436 : Matthew's goals by Hardcastle, Michael & Moulder, Bob (ill) Matthew doesn't care about anything as much as football. What's more, he's the best player in the whole school. But his mother has banned him from playing and she doesn't seem to care if he misses the most important match of the season. The whole team are depending on him. 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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38689 : Meteorite kid, The by Faulkner, Carol Morgan is so excited when she thinks she's taken the winning catch in her baseball final but the thing she catches is a strange, blue object. It makes her feel calm and happy but it has different effects on other people. 5-6 booklist |
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28763 : Mirror by Baker, Jeannie This innovative picture book is two stories designed to be read simultaneously. We experience a day in the lives of two boys and their families - one from inner city Sydney, Australia and the other from a small, remote village in Morocco, North Africa. 5-6 booklist |
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6040 : Mobile phone detective, The by Moloney, James Renton is visiting his dad in France and everything is brilliant until they stumble across a suspicious meeting by the beach. When his father disappears, it's up to Renton to save the day even though he doesn't speak French and can't drive. Luckily, Renton has his mobile phone. 5-6 booklist |
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855 : Mortal combat: time's running out by Chatterton, Martin Mort, a mere 10 000 year old boy is on a time-travel adventure and causing chaos as he hurtles through history in his Retro, from World War II to the time of dinosaurs, Vikings and Spanish galleons, having ignored the warnings of his cloned friend Oppy about the possibility of causing a catastrophic rift in time. 5-6 booklist |
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15430 : Mostly true story of Matthew and Trim by Golds, Cassandra & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) Mostly true account of the tragic but inspiring life of Matthew Flinders and his cat, Trim. They relate their adventures, as they map and explore Australia, and their eventful return to England. Graphic novel. 5-6 booklist |
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50388 : Moving the goalposts by Childs, Rob & Rees, Gary (ill) For Sam, playing football is easy. He's the star goalkeeper and a key member of the team. But, writing and schoolwork are another matter. When Sam is chosen to read his match report in front of the whole school, the prospect fills him with dread. Sam is dyslexic and not all his teachers or peers are understanding. 5-6 booklist |
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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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8159 : Mr Bean's definitive and extremely marvellous guide to France by Driscol, Robin & Hease, Tony Mr Bean gives advice on preparing for an overseas trip in the format of a scrapbook recording his trip to France. He provides advice on how to enjoy French food and art and even suggestions on how to mix important things together. Topics /
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109692 : Mummies by Patton, Geoff Learn about the mummies of Ancient Egypt and where they came from. Find out how to make a mummy in 70 days. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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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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23911 : My brilliant body with the gross bits left in by MacDonald, Guy This book tells you everything you need to know about your body from head to toe plus things you probably don't want to know. Find out about the inner workings of the human body in a very funny way. Topics /
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14651 : My country by Mackellar, Dorothea & McLean, Andrew (ill) The poem, My Country, is widely regarded as the universal statement of why Australians love their country. Stunning watercolour illustrations capture the diversity of the landscape and its colours. 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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51414 : My island home by Murray, Neil & children from Papunya & Galiwinku (ill) & Hudson Peter (ill) Everyone who loves Australia can appreciate the beauty and diversity of our wonderful country, shown through Neil Murray's song lyrics and beautiful landscape illustrations by the school children of the Kintore and Galiwinku communities. 5-6 booklist |
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73786 : My mother's eyes: the story of a boy soldier by Wilson, Mark William was only 16 years old when he enlisted for the First World War. Like many other under-age boys at the time, he was accepted into the Australian Imperial Force and sent to the battlefields of France. His letters home from the front reveal how, for the boy soldiers, the 'great adventure' became a tragedy. 5-6 booklist |
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569140 : My outback childhood: Growing up in the Territory by Tapp Coutts, Toni Toni Tapp Coutts was raised on a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory. Her descriptions of life on the land, battling snakes, spiders and goannas as well as the weather will enthrall readers. 5-6 booklist |
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109693 : Mysteries by Van Til, Meaghan Unlock some of the strangest mysteries in the world including the Egyptian pyramids, the lost city of Atlantis, aliens and lost treasure. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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9248 : Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The by Van Allsburg, Chris Fantasy black and white illustrations provide inspiration for readers to create stories of their own. Topics /
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109694 : Nature's look-alikes by Ramsden, Julie Take a look at some pairs of animals that appear alike but are really very different. Find out how wasps differ from bees, and the difference between alligators and crocodiles. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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32951 : Nellie and the secret letter by Matthews, Penny & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1849 and Nellie and her best friend, Mary, are starting new lives as kitchen maids in a grand Adelaide house. But Nellie's desire to live out her dreams soon leads to a battle with the spiteful cook, Bessie Rudge. Nellie must try to keep her temper and avoid being thrown out to beg on the streets. And she doesn't know why Mary is acting so strangely. 5-6 booklist |
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862 : Nellie's greatest wish by Matthews, Penny & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1850 and Nellie is returning to Adelaide after searching for the Thompson family at the Burra. She's keen to get back to her best friend, Mary, who is ill in hospital. But she's in for a terrible shock. Even Nellie begins to feel that all is lost and that she might never achieve her dreams. Will her spirit be crushed, or can she turn her fate around? 5-6 booklist |
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863 : Nellie's Quest by Matthews, Penny & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) It's 1850 and Nellie's best friend, Mary, is gravely ill. To provide Mary with the care she needs, Nellie must break a promise and go on a quest to find the Thompson family. Nellie's not sure if they will be able to help. Then Nellie's problems compound when her own life is in danger. 5-6 booklist |
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18699 : Nicholas and the chronoporter by Monkfish, Rowley One of the many inventions of Nicholas is a belt that lets him travel through time. His teacher sees it as a way to gain world domination. They become locked in an hysterical, time-hopping battle that Nicholas has to win to save the world. 5-6 booklist |
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6328 : Odd science: Amazing inventions by Olstein, James Would you want your life saved by a slug? or sneakers made from spiders webs? Discover what amazing things creative scientists are investigating in the world around us. Prepare to consider what you know of the world, how could you use your knowledge to make the next cool invention? 5-6 booklist |
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31025 : Oddball by Brian, Janeen Sol still can't believe he told Aggo, the school bully and hand ball champion, that he was going to thrash him using hypnotism. Sol is sure that this moment of temporary insanity is going to lead to certain death. Sol wonders whether wit, wisdom or nothing will save him when he has to face Aggo. 5-6 booklist |
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10623 : Olive of Groves by Nannestad, Katrina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) Olive is excited to be going to boarding school but Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers is not what she expected. The headmistress is completely mad and Pig McKenzie, school bully and nasty swine, is determined to make Olive's life unbearable. But, Olive is clever and kind, and soon gains the loyalty of three rats, a short-sighted moose, a compulsive liar and a goose who faints at the sight of cherries. But, friendship and wits might not be enough against Pig's wicked plan. 5-6 booklist |
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25711 : Olive of Groves and the great slurp of time by Nannestad, Katrina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) Olive is gobsmacked. Basil Heffenhuffenheimer has just hiked out of the Black Forest in 1857 and into Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers. When he offers to take Olive into the past, she cannot resist a time-travelling adventure. But, when Olive and her friends return to the present with a hungry dinosaur, an Elizabethan pirate and a scissor-happy servant boy, strange and disturbing things start to happen at Groves. 5-6 booklist |
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39206 : Olive of Groves and the right royal romp by Nannestad, Katrina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) The Queen is coming to tea at Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers. Nothing could possibly spoil this right royal moment. Except for the return of scheming villain, Pig McKenzie, and the arrival of a strange, harsh woman. And, if the Queen's visit doesn't run smoothly, the Inspector has promised to close the school forever. As nothing ever runs smoothly at Groves, someone needs to take control. Someone who is clever and brave, with big, practical ideas and an even bigger heart. 5-6 booklist |
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109685 : On safari by Savage, Andrea Join the author for on a fabulous trip in the wilds of Kenya where you'll meet the king of the beasts and have an ostrich egg for breakfast. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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5971 : On the job by Patton, Geoff There are thousands of jobs that people do to earn their living. Take a look at a few way-out ideas that might inspire you. Topics /
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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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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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860 : Peacetime for Alice by Bell, Davina & Masciullo, Lucia (ill) Alice's mother is sick and everyone fears she might have the dreaded Spanish Influenza. When the family celebrates Papa Sir's life and plants a tree at King's Park, Alice's brother Teddy makes a surprise announcement. But, an even bigger shock awaits Alice when someone from the past returns with the power to change her future and make her dreams come true. 5-6 booklist |
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109691 : Pirates by Richardson, Christopher Treasure, adventure, skull and crossbones, and MP3s. Jump on board and sail away with daring pirates from long ago to the present day. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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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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109703 : Poles apart by Patton, Geoff Put on your snow shoes and meet some of the creatures, people and places from the coldest places on Earth, the North and South Poles. Find out about these icy lands where plants cannot grow and daylight can last for weeks on end. Topics /
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6709 : Pow: meet the renewables by Trafford, Caren & Lance, Charlotte (ill) A fun look at how renewable energy can help turn around climate change and all the positive ways you can help. The Renewables want to Power Our World and give everyone a bright, clean, energy-efficient, power-filled, pollution-free tomorrow. 5-6 booklist |
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15446 : Prince of butterflies by Coville, Bruce & Clapp, John (ill) A beautiful story about John Farrington, a boy who loved butterflies and grew into a man who saved them. 5-6 booklist |
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15528 : Punjabi pappadum, The by Newton, Robert The legendary, mouthwatering Punjabi Pappadum is doing it tough against the flashy new Burger Barn. There's something sinister going on and it's down to best mates Veejay, Dexter and Travis to get to the bottom of it. 5-6 booklist |
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85212 : Queasy rider by Roy, James Thicky convinces his mate, Noddy, to help him drag a wreck of a bike, they have discovered in the weeds, back to his place. With Shirley's uninvited help, they hatch a novel plan to make money for the three of them but it may backfire. 5-6 booklist |
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5555 : Race to Kangaroo Cliff, The by McCall Smith, Alexander & McIntosh, Iain (ill) The School Ship Tobermory and its brave young crew are journeying to Australia to participate the prestigious Tall Ships race. Along the way, the crew will have to face a series of perilous challenges, including water shortages, crocodile attacks and scuba-diving catastrophes. Will the crew be able to win the race in the face of such adversity? 5-6 booklist |
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9322 : Rain May and Captain Daniel by Bateson, Catherine Rain May and her mum escape their old inner-city life for a dream house in the country. There are more than a few surprises in store like discovering a platypus or the fun of befriending eleven year old, Captain Daniel, who lives next door. 5-6 booklist |
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109695 : Ready, set, go by Gallagher, Brendan Discover why humans make such good long-distance runners and how the body stores energy and uses muscles. Find out about the ypes of running races and some racing heroes. Topics /
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2698 : Real thing, The by Falkner, Brian Only three people in the entire world know the secret formula for Coca-Cola. So, when all three are kidnapped, the extaordinary abilities of Fizzer Boyd must be used to search for the missing recipe. Topics /
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40661 : Really nearly deadly canoe ride, The by Metzenthen, David Shiny-boy Diamond and his mate, Pod, have been given an old Canadian canoe, the Wolverine. They decide to canoe from Sockby all the way down to the sea but didn't count on revolting rubbish traps, killer rapids, freaky whirlpools and a container ship ten storeys high. 5-6 booklist |
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499 : Really really epic mini-bike ride, The by Metzenthen, David Pete 'Pod' Podlewski with the bad haircut and his mate, 'Shiny-Boy' Diamond from the wrong side of the tracks, ride their illegal mini-bikes to the end of the disused railway line in search of adventure and girls. Some strong language in context. 5-6 booklist |
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12393 : Really really high diving tower, The by Metzenthen, David Shiny boy and Pod, spend a lot of time at the pool talking, dreaming, making funny remarks to each other about other people who use the pool and trying to impress girls. They often get into trouble with the pool boss for doing silly things. 5-6 booklist |
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66479 : Reflections of a solitary hamster by Desbordes, Astrid & Martin, Pauline (ill) Meet Hamster, completely self-obsessed and passionate about waffles. Join him and his friends, kindly Mole, diffident Hedgehog, selflessly generous Snail and super-confident Rabbit as they prepare for a celebration, set to change everybody's lives. A deceptively simple book includes philosophical musings on life. 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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3646 : Revolting rhymes by Dahl, Roald Quite gory but always funny, classic tales retold in a collection for those who love their fairy tales with a satirical, and worldly twist. Meet Cinderella, a young woman who wants to marry a nice, ordinary man and Goldilocks, the house-breaker. Topics /
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109696 : Robots by Ramsden, Julie & Michael Find out how robots are changing our world and whether they will ever replace humans. Easy to access information includes unusual or amazing facts, photographs, charts and maps. Topics /
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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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15946 : Samsara dog by Manos, Helen & Vivas, Julie (ill) Samsara Dog lived many lives. Some were long, while others lasted only a few days. Dog never remembered them. He lived each life as it came until he learned the most important lesson of all. 5-6 booklist |
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13000 : Save our sharks by Metzenthen, David & Smith, Craig (ill) The Seaport Junior Sharks just can't win a game. Their coach is in trouble, their footy ground is unsafe due to lack of rain and the team needs more players. They are in danger of ceasing to exist but the Sharks never give up. 5-6 booklist |
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4256 : Secret Agent Derek Danger Dale: Case of animals behaving really, really badly, The 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: Case of the really, really scary things, The 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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109686 : Secret world of mini-beasts, The by Ramsden, Julie & Ramsden, Michael The world is full of creepy, crawly things but there's more to these critters than fangs and hairy legs. Open your eyes to the true wonders of the world of mini-beasts. Topics /
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68338 : Sharks - monsters or misunderstood by Ramsden, Julie We all know that sharks can be dangerous but find out whether they are as bad as they seem. 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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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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49475 : Snakes alive by Savage, Andrea Snakes are fascinating creatures. Find out how they live, mate, move and eat. Take a look at the different types of snakes all over the world, and their bizarre and peculiar habits. Explore the slithery world of snakes. Topics /
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93669 : So you want to be an astronaut by Richardson, Christopher Discover what it takes to be selected and trained for this special job. Maybe it will be you one day who soars into space. Topics /
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1277 : Solid rock: sacred ground by Howard, Shane & Mutijulu, Kaltukatjara and Imanpu children (ill) & Hudson, Peter (ill) This song was one of the first songs of its type to touch on the subject of Aboriginal rights in Australia. Beautiful illustrations by the school children from Mutujulu, near Uluru, Australia. 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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34887 : Space stations: cities of the future by Bancks, Tristan Imagine how your life would be if you lived on a space station. See how space stations are assembled and how astronauts work and relax on board. Topics /
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5619 : Spaced out by Simons, Moya Centuria, a planet full of new technology and fascinating inventions. A great place for Jesse to spend his two hundred and fifty space credits that he's brought with him from Earth. But, when he rescues a human-like robot boy, Jesse must go deep into the Farlands around the city to help Michael find his family. Jesse wonders if he will be able to get back to Earth. 5-6 booklist |
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109697 : Special effects by Richardson, Christopher Movies show us places and creatures that only exist in our wildest dreams. From terrifying monsters to galaxies far beyond the reaches of our own, come behind the scenes and discover the secrets of this movie magic. Topics /
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66585 : Spiderlings and their families by Calabrisello, Antonio & Turner, Nadia (ill) Spiderlings are baby spiders. This is a lavishly illustrated and factually accurate book about spiders and their families that is both fascinating and just a little bit creepy - in the nicest possible way. Topics /
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375 : Spooner or later by Jennings, Paul & Greenwood, Ted & Denton, Terry Picture puzzles and humorous drawings highlight this book of word games and spoonerisms. 5-6 booklist |
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81330 : Spying game, The by Patton, Geoff Pssst, find out what it takes to be a spy, about real spies and spy work. Topics /
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7824 : Star jumps by Marwood, Lorraine Ruby's family and the dairy farm are struggling through the drought. Life isn't easy, but Ruby is determined to do her own bit to help save her family and the farm. 5-6 booklist |
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2341 : Staring owl, The by Edwards, Luke Owl began staring as soon as he was born. He makes people feel uneasy with his staring and begins to feel like a weirdo, so he sets out to find somewhere where he feels comfortable being a starer. Topics /
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12413 : Stella by the sea by Starke, Ruth Stella wants a private property that she can call her own, a cubbyhouse with an ocean view. A little advertisement in the newspaper changes her life. 5-6 booklist |
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44093 : Stinky Ferret and the JJs by Lemon-Scott, Candice Adrian hates ferrets. He thinks they're boring and ugly and stinky. So, when it's his turn to take home Ferret, the classroom pet, Adrian knows he's in for a bad weekend. 5-6 booklist |
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70205 : Stormy weather by Ramsden, Julie & Ramsden, Michael From tornadoes to hurricanes and raining frogs, find out what happens when the weather gets wild. Learn about storms, why they occur and their impact on our lives. Topics /
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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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77350 : Sucked in by Parker, John When Zainey, the brunt of class jokes, sells his prized bike to purchase a mysterious and magic eye, Dan decides to save Zainey from his own stupidity and this useless joke. The eye, however, is not joking. The eye is seriously after blood and it could be Zainey's or Dan's blood that it gets. 5-6 booklist |
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28389 : Sun struck by Richardson, Christopher The sun is the Earth's closest star. For centuries, the sun has been a source of mystery and wonder. Find out lots of information about the Sun and solar activity. Topics /
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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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14677 : Super freak, The by Falkner, Brian Jacob John Smith, a student at Glenfield High School, is tired of getting into trouble and being pushed around by the school bully. When Jacob discovers that he has a special power, he wonders whether to use the power to be a superhero or a supervillian. Topics /
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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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67362 : Survival by Harris, David We all hope that sinking ships, plane crashes, landmines, landslides and other terrible disasters never happens to us. Read about people who have lived to tell their tales. Topics /
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9053 : Telling lies by Glensor, Tricia Against the background of paranoia, fear and betrayal that is German-occupied France in 1942, a defiant French family decides to help Paul, a downed New Zealand airman. If they are to hide him, smuggle him to safety and survive, they must weave a web of lies. Topics /
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37496 : The mermaid of Warsaw and other tales from Poland by Monte, Richard & Hess, Paul (ill) Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, these eight folk tales from Poland have a timeless, universal appeal. Topics /
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60475 : There's no place like home by Harris, David Some people live in unusual places, high on mountains, under the ground or in a floating city. For most people, there's no place like home. Topics /
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98586 : Three cheers for inventors by Williams, Marcia Find out about some great inventors from hundreds of years ago through to the present time. Follow their successes and difficulties and decide who is your favourite inventor. Includes a wide range of inventions from steam engines to mobile phones. Topics /
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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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109702 : To the max by Ramsden, Julie & Ramsden, Michael If football and hockey are not exciting enough for you, enter the world of extreme sports. There's no telling what people will do to get their thrills. Topics /
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37151 : Toilet kid, The by Flynn, Pat & Jellett, Tom (ill) Matt, also known as The Tuckshop Kid, is back. He's lost weight, he's healthier and he has a fabulous girlfriend, Kayla. It all seems great but then there's Kayla's catty girlfriend, Tash, and his old, best friend who isn't his friend at all any more. Matt gets talked into doing something terrible, spying on Kayla, and she finds out. But, Kayla has a terrible secret and maybe Matt is the one who can help her. 5-6 booklist |
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3219 : Took the children away by Roach, Archie & Hunter, Ruby (ill) & Hudson, Peter (ill) From the lyrics of this iconic song a very special book has been created. Featuring the heart wrenching lyrics of Archie Roach and the classic artwork of his late wife Ruby Hunter, this book describes the anguish suffered by the Stolen Generation. 5-6 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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19121 : Toppling by Murphy, Sally & James, Rhian Nest (ill) John is obsessed with dominoes, spending hours setting up lines until a small push causes them to fall as they should. When John's friend, Dominic, is diagnosed with cancer, John and his friends' worlds fall apart. They find ways to support Dom through his illness and gain understanding from an unlikely source. 5-6 booklist |
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743 : Trolley boys by Moloney, James It's summer, it's hot and Brent is stuck collecting trolleys at his local shopping centre. When an attempt at the world-record trolley push ends in disaster and a priceless diamond goes missing, Brent's summer job starts to look a lot more exciting. 5-6 booklist |
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120059 : True green kids: 100 things you can do to save the planet by McKay, Kim & Bonnin, Jenny Set up a swap club with your friends, plant an edible garden, turn-off appliances, use both sides of the paper, cut-down on packaging organise or a rubbish-free day at school. True Green Kids is full of 100 fun, easy and practical things kids can do to become a green change agent at home, at school and in the community. Topics /
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17741 : Twilight ghost, The by Thiele, Colin Robby has moved from the city to a small town where there is a dilapidated house rumoured to have ghosts. If one of them is seen, disaster soon follows. Robby doesn't really believe until a couple of incidents shake his certainty. 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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5812 : Tyger Tyger by Stanley, Elizabeth The tigers living in the jungle are threatened by poachers. The monks take many of them in and become their devoted keepers, but how can they protect the tigers still in the jungle. 5-6 booklist |
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1055 : Under the streets by Harris, David If you've ever wondered what goes on below the streets of a major city, take a look under New York. Find out what really lives in the subway tunnels and where all the waste water ends up. Topics /
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795 : Unfinished angel, The by Creech, Sharon In the ancient, stone tower of the Casa Rosa, life for one angel has been the same for as long as s/he can remember. Until Zola arrives. For neighbours who have been long-time enemies, children who have been lost and villagers who have been sleepily living their lives, beware. Zola and the angel are about to collide. Topics /
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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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6546 : We are all born free: the universal declaration of human rights in pictures by Amnesty International (contr) Proclaimed by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, the Declaration of Human Rights applies to every child and adult throughout the world. Each of its 30 articles has been written in a way that children can understand and beautifully illustrated by well-known artists. Topics /
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112309 : Weather or not: it's a climate for change by Trafford, Caren & Wilsher, David (ill) Let's talk about the weather. A complex subject made easy for young people to understand, using whimsical pictures, humour, cartoons and puns. An encouraging look at global warming solutions and positive action. 5-6 booklist |
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109699 : Weird and wacky festivals by Harris, David People celebrate the strangest things. From cheese-rolling contests to cockroach races, discover the world of wacky festivals. Topics /
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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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15330 : Where does the poo go...when you flush by Trafford, Caren & Oakley, Jade (ill) With cartoon-style graphics, appealing illustrations and interesting facts, this book talks about effluent waste, the history of its disposal and how our views are changing about the treatment of sewerage. 5-6 booklist |
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112050 : Who invented that by Harris, David & Thomson, Russell Find out who invented the computer, the skateboard, the hamburger and lots of everyday things we use. Learn how these and many other everyday inventions came to be. Topics /
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112048 : Who's for dinner by Harris, David Take a look at the many animals and plants that make up the food chain. The food chain is a delicate balance that must be respected. Topics /
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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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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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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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18453 : World-wide waste by Trafford, Caren Through humour, environmental waste issues are discussed featuring simple, easily understood text and cartoon-style drawings. 5-6 booklist |
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476 : Wunambi the water snake by O'Brien, May L & Wyatt, Sue (ill) When the children disturb old Wunambi, the giant water snake, there is big trouble ahead. 5-6 booklist |
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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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40863 : You ate that by Richardson, Christopher Have a taste of different styles of eating and some very unusual snacks such as a deep-fried tarantula, some nutritious pig guts or perhaps a serving of crocodile Topics /
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55794 : You live there by Ramsden, Julie Animals, like people, live in many different kinds of houses. Find out about some of the more unusual animal homes, such as glowworms, clownfish and the trapdoor spider. Topics /
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