Romance and drama combine in this new book from the author who brought you Picking Up The Pieces The Risky Way Home
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It was an act of simple kindness for an Australian couple to take two Czech refugees from post World War II Europe into their working-class home. They could never have foreseen the tensions these sophisticated Europeans would create, or the life-changing impact they would have on their teenage daughter. This novel in verse explores sympathetically the culture clashes of 1950s immigration, not unlike those of today, and shows with sensitivity the unfolding of adolescent sexuality.
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Rose Dee's debut novel is a wonderful combination of romance, drama, mystery and an insight into finding faith and where you belong.
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When Scott Brooks graduated from Teacher’s College he was excited about his new career as a high school teacher. He wanted to make a difference in the students lives. But when the department sent him to a school deep in the heart of the Australian outback, he had no idea what he had gotten himself into!
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Freckles, Frazzle and James are broke, and their mother's birthday is only ten days away. What can they do? James suggests they use scientific know-how to grow a special plant in extra-quick time.
The plant-growing experiment is a success. The birthday plant, however, shows a sinister appetite for food - and worse!
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Two exciting stories in one book! Story-telling at its best, not only are these tales exciting, they are full of Australian bush lore. Highly recommended for any child who enjoys the great Australian outdoors...
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Sequel to Cuthbert Joins the Bush Boys. More exciting adventures in the Wild Bush Mountains with Greg, Bernie and Kate Cumberland...
Upper Primary (9-12 years)+
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Sequel to Bush Boys and Bush Rangers. This is the fourth book about Greg, Bernie, Pete and John Cumberland, with two new boys in a six day camping adventure in the Wild Bush Mountains...
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A story of deep love and its haunting legacy, is set in the North East corner of south Australia, an area of great uninhabited magnitude and isolation even today. So much more in the early days of settlement... Read More...
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CARRINGTON is a picture book about a crocodile. It is a very exciting and moral tale, which should be required reading for every young crocodile. It also seems to be very well enjoyed by bloodthirsty seven and eight years olds.
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Kate isn't clear about who she is or how she has ended up - at fourteen! - as an assistant teacher in the stuffy bush school. She doesn't understand why she suddenly seems to have begun living in a world that resembles one huge antique shop. But what she does know is that she is growing to like Locky, the friendliest boy in her class, Miss McNaughton, the battling teacher, and even cranky, hard-slapping Aunt Em. Most of all, Kate realises she is meant to do something about ...
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A child growing up in uncontrollable and awkward circumstances, Charlotte Plumb must learn to strive for more than the legacy her mother leaves her. Charlotte's Angel continues the Douglass family saga begun in the much-loved Mary's Guardian, set in the early colonial days of New South Wales.
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Save by buying the complete set: Bush Boys and Cuthbert Joins the Bush Boys, Bush Boys and Bush Rangers, Bush Boys On The Move, New Boys In The Bush.
Upper Primary (9-12 years)+
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Dog tales aren't just about dogs. Dog tales don't pretend to be anything more than what they are: short tales about the everyday stuff of life. Whatever is happening in your life you can turn it into a dog tale. In this collection, there are tales about husbands & wives, pantries, tools, rats, pelicans, takeaways and compost, as well as an assortment of dogs. Dog Tales is an affectionate and humorous snapshot of life.
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Stephen Whiteside has been writing and performing rhyming verse for over thirty years. Many of his poems have been published in magazines and anthologies, both in Australia and overseas...
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It is the time of Australia's harsh rogue-filled goldrush of the 1850s when Miss Penelope Worthington suddenly finds herself orphaned, isolated and alone. With a large sheep station to run single-handedly, she has little option but to enlist the aid of a mysterious, but sinister stranger.
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Sheeko is lost. Mummy is no where to be found. Who will help him? It is common for a young orangutan that has been separated from his mother to become lost. Sometimes they can be rescued by carers at orangutan orphanages. Find out how as you journey with Sheeko down the mountain.
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Old Mr T starts his engine and leaves the church abruptly calling "Follow me!" just when worship was about to begin! Come with Old Mr T on an adventure of discovery and wonder as he shows the cars what Jesus meant when He said "Follow me".
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Sixty NEW performance poems for Individuals, Pairs and Groups.
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Stories and Activities for Children and Young Teens.
A galaxy of talent, a constellation of award-winning authors, a dazzle of old favourites, a supernova of new stars, short stories, poems and activities for classroom or homeschool use by 8 - 14 year olds.
Price includes book and CD.
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