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Outlaw Son: The Story of Ned Kelly by Paula Hunt15 November, 2008Remember when you didn’t know the story of Ned Kelly? The perfect introduction to the man and the myth is the short, pictorial book Outlaw Son: The Story of Ned Kelly.
Chimpanzee Book: Apes Like Us by Dr Carla Litchfield15 November, 2008Humans belong to the Great Ape family, along with gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees.
Wombat and Fox Thrillseekers by Terry Denton15 November, 2008It’s Wombat’s birthday and he has written, ‘a list of wild and dangerous things to do between now and [his] next birthday’.
Where’s My Mum? by Susan Hall15 November, 2008Hall’s lift-the-flap book Guess Who? had illustrations from John Gould’s famous books, The Birds of Australia and The Mammals of Australia.
Way to Play Sammy by Michele Cox15 November, 2008The fast-paced, soccer-themed Way to Play, Sammy! is the second book in a series by former New Zealand international footballer and FIFA Committee for Women’s Football member Michele Cox.
Victor’s Challenge by Pamela Freeman15 November, 2008I have a confession, I wasn’t wholly convinced with the strength of the first book, Victor’s Quest, which I reviewed for a previous issue of Bookseller+Publisher.
Uncle Eddie and the Croc by Farmer/Burgemeestre15 November, 2008Uncle Eddie has a dilemma--the grass around his house has grown dangerously tall.
Theodork by Jessica Green15 November, 2008A major focus of educators at present is tackilng the problem (and yes, it's a big one) of bullying and harassment at school level.
The Scarecrow by Sean Williams15 November, 2008This is the final book in Williams’ young adult trilogy.
Mal the Mischievous Mermaid by Tiffany Mandrake15 November, 2008Mal has to prove she’s as bad as her big sister Sal, because it’s up to merfolk (as part of the fairy race) to maintain balance in the world.
Horse Mad Heights by Kathy Helidoniotis15 November, 2008Sydney-born author Kathy Helidoniotis published the first book in her ‘Totally Horse Mad’ series in 2006. Since then there have been five more, including this novel, Horse Mad Heights, due for publication in February 2009.
Girl Next Door by Alyssa Brugman15 November, 2008Jenna-Belle and her family are comfortably affluent.
Flax the Feral Fairy by Tiffany Mandrake15 November, 2008This twisted story about a bad fairy is the first in the ‘Little Horrors’ series and will interest young girls aged six to 10.
The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi15 November, 2008Frankie Parsons worries.
Ellis Rowan’s Fairy World by Susan Hall15 November, 2008Ellis Rowan was a self-taught Australian botanical artist who travelled the world and painted wildflowers, insects and birds, working from the 1870s to the 1920s.
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard15 November, 2008Soon after Skip makes himself homeless, war comes to his city.
Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars by Michele Cox1 October, 2008Written by former New Zealand international footballer and current head of women’s football Michele Cox, Sammy Joins the Shooting Stars joins the growing league of football fiction aimed at involving girls in the beautiful game.
Enigma by Graeme Base1 October, 2008Enigma: A Magical Mystery follows the adventures of young Bertie as he tries to solve the mystery of vanishing magical objects from his grandfather’s retirement home for aged magicians.
Belmont and the Dragon by Zarb & Gold1 October, 2008Belmont lives in a home for orphans and foundlings in a medieval city called Old New York and although he is ‘small of stature’, he longs to be a big brave knight and have adventures-in particular, to tame a dragon and maybe rescue a princess.
The Make-Your-Own Joke Book by Sharon Holt1 October, 2008Future stand-up comediennes and comedians need look no further than Sharon Holt’s book on making jokes.
Ocean Pearl by J.C. Burke1 October, 2008It’s 6:40am and all is not well in the Starfish Sisters’ cabin.
The Joke's on Selby by Duncan Ball1 October, 2008In Selby’s hometown of Bogusville, the most famous comedian is Gary Gaggs.
I'm Glad You're My Friend by Phelan Cathy1 October, 2008These staple-bound, pocket-sized books are the first two in a series of small activity books.
I Love Holidays by Anna Walker1 October, 2008These charming little books follow on from I Love to Sing and I Love to Dance making a set of four for early childhood-with a promise of further titles to come.
High Crime in Milk Bay: The Walk Right In Detective Agency, Book 2 by Moya Simons1 October, 2008Having enjoyed the first book in this series, I had high hopes for this book, and wasn’t disappointed.
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