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Thingnapped!
Robyn Klein & Alison Lester
9780143503439 $12.95
Thingnapped! is the sequel to the much-loved, award-winning Thing, brought to life by two of Australia's favourite creators of books for young people.
Themes of:
• Taking care of a pet
• Mystery
• Friendship
Recommended for:
• Lower to middle
• Guided reading
• Read aloud
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Undys on the Move
Michael Wagner
9780143304135 $14.95
Have you ever caught a muddy ball between your teeth?
Or raced an out-of-control shopping trolley?
Or sniffed something so smelly it made you fall over?
Themes of:
• Moving house
• Creating games
• Father-son relationships
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Independent reading
• Great for boys
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Wendy
Gus Gordon
9780670070916 $24.95
Wendy doesn't want to be just any old chicken.
She wants ADVENTURE.
She wants EXCITEMENT.
She wants TO BE A STAR!
And then a travelling circus comes to town . . .
Themes of:
• taking care of a pet
• problem solving
• discipline
Recommended for:
• lower primary
• guided/independent reading
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The Goblin and the Empty Chair
Mem Fox
Illustrators Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon
9780670074211 $24.95
In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.
Themes of:
• Fairytales
• Grief and loneliness
• Friendship
Recommended for:
• Lower primary
• Read aloud
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Kids’ Night In 3
Jessica Adams (ed) et al
9780143304456 $24.95
Kids' Night In 3 might just be the most amazing collection of stories ever. And every copy you buy helps to raise money for War Child, the aid organisation that helps children all over the world, affected by war. Visit www.kidsnightin.com.au
Themes of:
• Short stories
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Independent reading
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The Toymaker and the Bird
Pamela Allan
9780670073634 $24.95
From one of Australia's favourite picture-book creators comes a hauntingly beautiful tale of freedom and love.
Themes of:
• Loneliness
• Friendship
Recommended for:
• Lower to middle primary
• Read aloud
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Running With the Horses
Alison Lester
9780670868339 $29.95
Ten-year-old Nina lives with her father above the palace stables at the Royal Academy of Dancing Horses. She loves watching the famous white, but her favourite horse is an ordinary mare called Zelda. When Nina's world changes dramatically, she and her father have to flee from the city. Their journey over the mountains with Zelda and the stallions seems impossible, with danger at every turn...
Themes of:
• Fleeing from war
• Danger
• Courage and hope
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Read aloud
• Independent reading
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Wanted: the Perfect Pet
Fiona Roberton
9780670073566 $24.95
Once upon a time, there lived a boy called Henry. What Henry wanted more than anything in the whole wide world . . . MORE than chips . . . MORE than a cowboy costume . . . MORE than an all-expenses-paid trip to the moon . . . was a DOG.
Themes of:
• Friendship
• Taking care of a pet
• Longing
Recommended for:
• Lower primary
• Read aloud
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Football Academy:
The Real Thing
Tom Palmer
9780141324692 $12.95
With World Cup fever about to hit, stay on the ball this season - don't miss any of the Academy action!
Themes of:
• Being a team player
• Bullying
• Playing professional sport
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Independent reading
• Great for reluctant boys
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Football Academy:
Reading the Game
Tom Palmer
9780141324708 $12.95
With World Cup fever about to hit, stay on the ball this season - don't miss any of the Academy action!
Themes of:
• Being a team player
• Bullying
• Playing professional sport
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Independent reading
• Great for reluctant boys
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Football Academy:
Free Kick Thing
Tom Palmer
9780141324715 $12.95
With World Cup fever about to hit, stay on the ball this season - don't miss any of the Academy action!
Themes of:
• Being a team player
• Bullying
• Playing professional sport
Recommended for:
• Middle to upper primary
• Independent reading
• Great for reluctant boys
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