Author: Phillip Gwynne

Illustrator: Gus Gordon

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Book Cover:  Escape From Kids' Club: Pocket Money Puffins
Max, Lily, Boaz and Jesse are stuck in Kids' Club at an island resort, forced to watch endless Pirates of the Caribbean re-runs while their parents relax by the pool.
Max, Lily, Boaz and Jesse are stuck in Kids' Club at an island resort, forced to watch endless Pirates of the Caribbean re-runs while their parents relax by the pool.
Published: 27/09/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305620
RRP: $7.95
Book Cover:  Escape From Kids' Club: Pocket Money Puffin
Published: 22/09/2010
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742531328
Book Cover:  Deadly, Unna?
'Deadly, unna?' He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them. Dumby Red and Blacky don't have a lot in common. Dumby's the star of the footy team, he's got a killer smile and the knack with girls, and he's a Nunga. Blacky's a gutless wonder, needs braces, never knows what to say, and he's white. But they're friends... and it could be deadly, unna? This gutsy novel...
'Deadly, unna?' He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them. Dumby Red and Blacky don't have a lot in common. Dumby's the star of the footy team, he's got a killer smile...
Published: 04/05/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141300498
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Swerve
Published: 31/08/2009
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742286587
Book Cover:  Swerve

One of the country's finest young cellists, 16 year-old Hugh Twycross has a very bright future. A future that has been mapped out by his parents, his teachers, by everybody, it seems, except Hugh Twycross.

Hugh has a secret, though: he loves cars and he loves car racing. When his newly discovered grandfather, Poppy, asks him to go on a road trip to Uluru in his 1970 Holden HT Monaro, Hugh decides...

One of the country's finest young cellists, 16 year-old Hugh Twycross has a very bright future. A future that has been mapped out by his parents, his teachers, by everybody, it seems, except Hugh Twycross...

Published: 31/08/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143009337
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: A Chook Called Harry: Aussie Bites

There are ten chooks in the beautiful new chook-house, but Chris's favourite, Happy Harry, isn't pulling her weight.
Can Chris save Harry when his dad wants to get rid of her?

AUSSIE BITES
You'll be hungry for more!
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There are ten chooks in the beautiful new chook-house, but Chris's favourite, Happy Harry, isn't pulling her weight.
Can Chris save Harry when his dad wants to get rid of her?

AUSSIE BITES
You'll be hungry...



Published: 30/03/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303473
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Jetty Rats
Dogleg Bay is one big retirement home; the richest man in town – the funeral director – drives a hotted-up hearse.

Hunter Vettori is thirteen, and longs to catch a record-breaking mulloway , leave Dogleg Bay, and become bigger then Rexy Hunt .

On the way, maybe he'll get to kiss a girl (there's only two to choose from and they're twins), save his mum from getting a really bad tatt...

Dogleg Bay is one big retirement home; the richest man in town – the funeral director – drives a hotted-up hearse.

Hunter Vettori is thirteen, and longs to catch a record-breaking mulloway...

Published: 06/02/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143300496
RRP: $23.00
Book Cover:  Nukkin Ya
Nukkin Ya is the sequel to Deadly, Unna? . Fifteen-year-old Gary Black, 'Blacky', isn't sure what he wants or where he is going. The one thing he does know is that he wants to escape the small country town he's grown up in.
Nukkin Ya is the sequel to Deadly, Unna? . Fifteen-year-old Gary Black, 'Blacky', isn't sure what he wants or where he is going. The one thing he does know is that he wants to escape the small country...
Published: 01/08/2000
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141309439
RRP: $19.95

Also by Gus Gordon

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Book Cover:  Herman and Rosie
Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book is about friendship and following your dreams.\r\nIt is a tale about a big city, hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze.\r\nA tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth.\r\nBut most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.
Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book is about friendship and following your dreams.\r\nIt is a tale about a big city, hotdogs and music and the summertime subway breeze.\r\nA tale of singing on rooftops and toffees that stick to your teeth.\r\nBut most of all, it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.
Published: 22/08/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670076031
RRP: $24.99
Book Cover:  Wendy
Wendy doesn't want to be just any old chicken.\r\nShe wants ADVENTURE.\r\nShe wants EXCITEMENT.\r\nShe wants TO BE A STAR!
Wendy doesn't want to be just any old chicken.\r\nShe wants ADVENTURE.\r\nShe wants EXCITEMENT.\r\nShe wants TO BE A STAR!
Published: 04/01/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143504658
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Kung Phew!: Aussie Bites
As the Baked Bean Bandit, Marty is the undefeated World farting Champion.  Now he has a new challenge – to beat stinky super-villain General Pu in a battle for kung phew supremacy!
As the Baked Bean Bandit, Marty is the undefeated World farting Champion.  Now he has a new challenge – to beat stinky super-villain General Pu in a battle for kung phew supremacy!
Published: 01/08/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143306368
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Mr Eight: Aussie Nibbles
Mr Eight is a giant octopus, and he's just the sort of pet Henry has always wanted!
Mr Eight is a giant octopus, and he's just the sort of pet Henry has always wanted!
Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305569
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Make 'Em Laugh: Pocket Money Puffins

The jokes and riddles in this book cover a lot of territory. There are jokes about vampires, ghost and witches; things to make you laugh about school days, farts, animals and insects; and crazy knock knock jokes about every subject under the sun, including cannibals and lepers. There's even a couple of off-the-wall words of wisdom. Something for every kid to enjoy in the schoolyard!

The jokes and riddles in this book cover a lot of territory. There are jokes about vampires, ghost and witches; things to make you laugh about school days, farts, animals and insects; and crazy knock knock...

Published: 27/09/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305583
RRP: $7.95
Book Cover:  Make 'Em Laugh: Pocket Money Puffin
Published: 22/09/2010
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742531403
Book Cover:  Haggis McGregor and the Night of the Skull Moon : Aussie Bites

Skeletal Haggis McGregor has been dead for hundreds of years, but that doesn't stop him wanting a wife. And while he's looking for her, he and his equally bony ghostly horse have fun rampaging around the little Scottish village of Dunroamin, scaring the inhabitants out of their wits. Lonely, middle-aged Miss McDoogle is certain that Haggis intends her to be his bride, and that prospect doesn't appeal...

Skeletal Haggis McGregor has been dead for hundreds of years, but that doesn't stop him wanting a wife. And while he's looking for her, he and his equally bony ghostly horse have fun rampaging around the...

Published: 07/07/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305248
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover: The Undys: Let's Get Physical

Yes!  Your favourite Undys are back!

Have you ever toe-wrestled your dad?
Or raced him all around town?
Or tried to out-dance him?

If you have, your dad must be as silly (and fun) as mine. This book is all about having fun with your silly dad. I think you will love it.

So what are you waiting for?
Start reading. Start playing. Start puzzling.
Start having a flipping great time!

Get into your BRAND...



Yes!  Your favourite Undys are back!

Have you ever toe-wrestled your dad?
Or raced him all around town?
Or tried to out-dance him?

If you have, your dad must be as silly (and fun) as mine. This book...


Published: 01/09/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143302490
RRP: $16.95
Published:01/01/1970
Format:, 0 pages
RRP:$0.00
ISBN-13:9780143302261
ISBN-10:

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25 May 2012
Australian Society of Authors 2012 Barbara Jefferis Award - winner

All That I Am by Anna Funder has won the Barbara Jefferis Award.

The award is offered annually for “the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society”.

Anna beat fellow Miles Franklin contenders Foal's Bread and Cold Light.

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