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NOVELS
| Volcano Boy (verse novel) | |
| When
Alexander is put in the care of his humourless minister uncle, he
is taken to Rabaul in Papua New Guinea to live. Unable to grieve
for his sister and mother, on the eve of the eruption of a volcano,
Alexander can think of nothing but destruction. But Alice, through
her love for him, sets out to save him. Written in verse form as
a diary, we enter into Alexander's life and see how Papua New Guinea,
its people and the threatening landscape of volcanic Rabaul, slowly
change him. Publisher - Lothian, 2002 |
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| The Painter | |
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When the Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh comes to live in the Yellow
House in the town of Arles in the south of France, young Bernard
is wrestling with his own desires to experiment with art. Unhappy
at school as his art master taunts him as well as dealing with the
illness of his beloved Bijou, Bernard finds Vincent both fascinating
and inspirational. But when he needs Vincent most, Bernard arrives
to a scene of devastation: the artist has cut off part of his own
ear and is borne away. Months later, Bernard's belief in Vincent
is exonerated as his genius is recognised. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 2001 |
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| The Lenski Kids and Dracula | |
| Three
revolting children, Noel, Samantha and Craig, tip their babysitter
Kim Kip into the pool. When Kim Kip returns to babysit they are
paid out by a visit from someone who looks remarkably like Dracula.
Their adoring parents are overwhelmed by the changes in their offspring.
Publisher - Penguin, 1992; re-published Aussie Bite 2001 |
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| Dear Venny, Dear Saffron Co-written with Gary Crew | |
| A
school assignment is the beginning of a love affair for an Australian
boy and an American girl. Both have hurdles in their lives as, through
a series of letters, they move closer and closer together. Saffron,
with her wealthy aunt is traveling the world in search of a mysterious
grand-daughter. In the meantime, Venny is trying to pursue the life
of a super model. They both learn that not all promises are kept
but in doing so discover their love for each other. Publisher - Lothian 1999 |
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| Ghostop Book 1, Double Sorrow | |
| When
Juliet Sunday goes to Rose Cottage to stay with her grandmother,
she uncovers clues to a terrible tragedy. A wooden box filled with
letters, a mysterious voice, and a ghost are revealed. But why is
this happening to her and why isn't her boyfriend Mario who could
help her through this, there for her? Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| Ghostop Book 2, Twice the Ring of Fire | |
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ghost of Rosette is making Juliet's life a misery but then Mario
re-appears and she feels stronger and braver. That is until yet
another ghost appears and Violet, the next-door neighbour warns
her not to meddle. But Juliet is hell-bent on unraveling the mystery
of the ghost Rosette's death. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| Ghostop Book 3, For Love to Conquer All | |
| The
revelations of a family secret, a ghostly threat and a fire in Rose
Cottage make Juliet's life difficult. She is getting closer to knowing
the whole story but she has to fight to save Mario's life when the
final sequence is played out in a terrifying chase at Waverley Cemetry. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| The Extraordinary Magics of Emma McDade | |
| Emma
has three magics which make her famous in the town and then help her
capture the robbers who hide out in the school canteen. When the world
press comes to her door it seems all the magic has gone. But has it?
Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1989 |
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| Love Me Tender | |
| A
young boy, Alan, is forced to live with his bossy aunt who runs a
milkbar/café when his mother takes off. When the juke box is
put in her milkbar, Alan sees that Elvis Presley songs bring love
and then a miraculous change to his aunt. Though his aunt wants to
adopt Alan, he holds out hope his mother will one day return. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1992 |
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| All About Anna | |
| Anna
is a high-spirited girl who has great ideas, such as teaching her
cousins, Harriet, Lizzie and Christopher to fly! Her ideas generally
lead to trouble. But she's always good fun even though her cousins
often have to pay for her plans of action! Publisher - Reed Heinemann, 1980- re-published Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| Friends and Secrets | |
| Jessica's
best friend leaves the school and she feels alone in a crowded playground.
Paolo is shy and awkward - but he has a delightful secret he shares
with Jessica that changes everything. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1985 |
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| Chrysalis | |
| This
is the sequel to Thunderwith in
which we meet Lara and her family four years on. In her final year
at school Lara has to decide if she leaves her first boyfriend, Stan
for the exciting Jake, of the Crimson River group. At the same time
she must work out a way to help the troubled Marna, her new friend.
A night of terror on the farm for Lara and Pearl –
when a gang of out-of-town bikies arrive, becomes a night of revelations
for Lara. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| Valley Under the Rock | |
| A
holiday down in the Megalong Valley with her brother and author mother,
has Zoe trying to hide the anxiety she feels about her new boyfriend.
Then Connie, a brash young interloper arrives to add to her tension.
The truth about her mother's own love story is revealed and this,
as well as Connie's story, help Zoe to face up to the future. Publisher- Reed Heinemann, 1993- republished Hodder Headline, 1999 |
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| The Blue Dress | |
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Stories chosen and edited by Libby Hathorn. A selection of stories
by some of Australia's best-known and best-loved authors inspired
by a Brian Dunlop painting of a young girl in a blue dress, standing
on a beach. (The painting is an Australia Post postage stamp) Publisher -Reed Heinemann, 1991 - republished Hodder Headline,1999 |
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| Thunderwith | |
| Lara
hardly remembers her father until the death of her mother, when she
has to go and live with him and his new wife, the enigmatic Gladwyn
and their four children, Pearl, Garnet Opal and Jasper. She feels
an intruder and fears she will never find love. Then she meets Thunderwith
the mysterious dog who comes and goes and somehow seems to give her
the strength to go on. But the bully Gowd Gadrey does his best to
spoil this, bringing Lara into the family in a way she never expected.
Thunderwith is now a Hallmark movie
entitled The Echo of Thunder -
available on video at Amazon.com
here Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1989 |
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| The Spirited Boy | |
| Carlos
is tortured as is his mother and sister, by the scorn and control
of the powerful Pablo, his grandfather. When Pablo dies it seems he
continues to exert control even from the grave. That is until Carlos
decides there is a gruesome way to get even and at last be free. Publisher - Lothian, 1998 |
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| Rift | |
| Vaughan
must face a terrifying underwater swim to gain entry into the gang.
But he does not count on becoming a pawn for an evil Pastor who has
caused a rift in the dying fishing town. He must plan a desperate
escape bid. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1997 |
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| The Climb | |
| Young
Peter must climb the façade of a building but at the same time he
must face the truth about the changing values of the society he lives
in. 'Ethnic cleansing' is part of the evil regime. Is he really man
enough to face what lies ahead? And what should he do about the person
hiding at the top of the building? Publisher - Penguin, Australia, 1996 |
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| Looking out for Sampson | |
| When
Cheryl comes to stay she tells Bronwyn that her little brother Sampson
is the favourite child. Bronwyn has to put up with Cheryl's boastful
ways but when Sampson is lost on Bondi Beach, she realises what her
little brother means to her. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1987 |
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| What a Star! | |
| How
on earth do you win fame and fortune (become a star!) when you and
your best friend have had a fight? Try singing, roller-blading and
street painting at the local shopping mall. Then try your friend again!
Publisher - Penguin, 1995 |
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| Feral Kid | |
| With
no family life, Robbie has come to live on the streets of Sydney.
On the first day he is witness to a mugging of an old woman in a park
when he is befriended by the tough 'streetie' called Pale. Who is
friend and who is foe in this life on the streets? And what impact
will the old woman Iris have on his life? Trouble with the police
puts Robbie on the run. Publisher - Hodder Headline, 1994 |
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| So Who Needs Lotto? | |
| Cosmo
and everyone else thinks the new girl at school, Denise, is a pain.
But then he finds they share an interest in dogs and they become friends.
It proves the point that the best things in life are free. Publisher - Penguin 1991 |
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| Jezza Sez | |
| Jezza
always has a myriad of good ideas and other kids seem to follow him.
His scheme to buy a bright yellow inflatable boat sometimes leads
to trouble but he does manage to save money. Just when he finally
has enough, he learns that his mother needs some money for something
more important than his boat. What is Jezza to do? Publisher - Collins Angus&Robertson, 1991 |
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