Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors: The True Story of the Fight for Ancient China

Author: Alison Lloyd

Illustrator: Terry Denton

Imagine you're made king at the age of twelve. You have plenty of enemies. You have a million soldiers armed with all kinds of awesome weapons, you have tons of gold and a network of spies. What would you do with all that power?

It happened to a real boy, who made himself China's first emperor. He was brilliant and brutal. His legend, and the stories of his wicked warriors, have lived on for thousands of years. You might call him evil, but when empires are at stake, people do incredible things.

 

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Book Cover:  Battle of the Jade Horse
In China's wild north-west, a mob of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the rule of the mighty Chinese empire. 
In China's wild north-west, a mob of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the rule of the mighty Chinese empire. 
Published: 26/04/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305774
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover:  Battle of the Jade Horse
In China's wild north-west, a mob of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the rule of the mighty Chinese empire. 
In China's wild north-west, a mob of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the rule of the mighty Chinese empire. 
Published: 26/04/2012
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742535166
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Letty's Christmas (Book 4)
It's 1841 . . . and Letty must leave her job on the sheep-run because drought has brought hard times.  Together, she and the Grey family set out over the Blue Mountains.
It's 1841 . . . and Letty must leave her job on the sheep-run because drought has brought hard times.  Together, she and the Grey family set out over the Blue Mountains.
Published: 03/10/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305439
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Meet Letty (Book 1)
Meet Letty and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a free settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.
Meet Letty and join her adventure in the first of four exciting stories about a free settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.
Published: 31/01/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305408
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Letty and the Stranger's Lace (Book 2)
Follow Letty on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a free-settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.
Follow Letty on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a free-settler girl and her new life in a far-off land.
Published: 02/05/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305415
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Letty on the Land (Book 3)
It's1841 . . . and if Letty wants to keep her job she must travel with her mistress to a sheep farm in the Blue Mountains, leaving her sister Lavinia behind in Sydney.  Letty has heard that the bush is a wild place, full of strange beasts and dangers . . . 
It's1841 . . . and if Letty wants to keep her job she must travel with her mistress to a sheep farm in the Blue Mountains, leaving her sister Lavinia behind in Sydney.  Letty has heard that the bush is a wild place, full of strange beasts and dangers . . . 
Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305422
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Letty's Christmas (Book 4)
Published: 28/09/2011
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742534053
Book Cover:  Our Australian Girl: Letty on the Land (Book 3)
Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742533612

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Book Cover:  Leo the Littlest Seahorse

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses are born.  Their world is full of surprises, and there is so much to learn – especially for Leo, the littlest seahorse of them all.  But when danger strikes, it's Leo who surprises everyone with a special discovery of his own.

From two of Australia's best-loved picture-book creators comes this delightful story...

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses are born.  Their world is full of surprises, and there is so much to learn – especially for Leo, the littlest seahorse...

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143505105
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Big Red Hen and the Little Lost Egg
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else's babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love . . .
Big Red Hen looks after everyone else's babies, but what she wants most of all is someone special of her own to love . . .
Published: 04/01/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143504740
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Crocodile Jack: Aussie Bites
Jack's big brother tom has asked him to go fishing! But Jack knows you should never go fishing when there are crocs about . . .
Jack's big brother tom has asked him to go fishing! But Jack knows you should never go fishing when there are crocs about . . .
Published: 27/06/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305958
RRP: $12.95
Book Cover:  Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Silly Stuff to Do!
This fantastic children's activity book by Terry Denton is full of fun drawing activities, cartoons, maps, lists and games to entertain children. Great for holidays and long car trips!
This fantastic children's activity book by Terry Denton is full of fun drawing activities, cartoons, maps, lists and games to entertain children. Great for holidays and long car trips!
Published: 22/11/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143305484
RRP: $16.95
Book Cover: A Particular Cow

When a particular cow goes for her particular morning walk, usually nothing happens.  Until one particular Saturday . . .

'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier.' SUNDAY AGE

When a particular cow goes for her particular morning walk, usually nothing happens.  Until one particular Saturday . . .

'Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world...

Published: 01/02/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143501343
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Leo the Littlest Seahorse

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins – except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always a bit behind. But when a hungry groper approaches, Leo proves that he, too, is capable of big things.

In the warm waters of the coral reef, one hundred and one baby seahorses learn the ways of the world. They curl around coral and flutter their fins – except Leo, the littlest seahorse, who is always...

Published: 02/08/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670073559
RRP: $24.95
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Published: 28/07/2010
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742531038
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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?

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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?

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Published: 30/03/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143303473
RRP: $12.95

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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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