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18540
Robbie and the dolphins
Robbie, wheelchair-bound and lonely, wheels himself to the end of a jetty and sees a little dolphin. He soon realises the dolphin is asking for help. Robbie's courage and strength are tested when he helps both the dolphin and a returned soldier.
ISBN 9781876944421
Series Making tracks (3 of 17)
Publisher National Museum of Australia Press, 2006
D'Ath, Justin & Johnson, Jessica
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54442
Dolphin rescue
Harry and Jordan might seem like your average pair of identical twins, but don't be fooled. Their billy cart is really a FoxMobile, their mobile is a FoxPhone and, along with their giant dog, Myrtle, they're the members of Mission Fox: Animal Rescue. Even when they're on a tropical island holiday, they are still on the case, especially when a baby dolphin needs their help.
ISBN 9780143305835
Series Mission Fox series (3 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2011
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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20238
Go goanna
The goanna's claws clung to Jordan's arm and its big, scaly tail dropped over his face. Harry and Jordan are taking Myrtle to the school's Pet Olympics. But after they stop to perform a Mission Fox rescue on the way, nothing goes to plan. Can Mission Fox cope with a large runaway goanna, a very cross principal and a tall tree with a small, scared boy in it?
ISBN 9780143306948
Series Mission Fox series (7 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2012
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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22225
Horse hijack
Ella's horse, Silver Hanjo, the Olympic show jumping champion, has been stolen. Mission Fox are on the trail. But, first, they need to get past an iron gate, an electronic lock, a huge stone wall and a pack of savage guard dogs.
ISBN 9780143305842
Series Mission Fox series (4 of 7)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2011
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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586614
Koala roundup
"It's not a race!" puffed Harry. He was wrong, Jordan thought. It was a life and death race. When a bushfire threatens the Nullambine Koala Sanctuary, Mission Fox is on the case. It's a race against time, but with a little help from doggy friends both old and new, thirty koalas might just have a chance of survival . . .
ISBN 9780143306955
Series Mission Fox series (8 of 7)
Publisher Penguin, 2013
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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Mission Fox series
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Series Mission Fox series (7 books)
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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4395
Panda chase
When a truck tips over on the way to the zoo, Mission Fox are on the case to track down Pingwu, the missing Giant Panda. But, when Myrtle the dog tries to help, their panda chase ends at the bottom of a water-filled quarry. This will be a soggy mission.
ISBN 9780143305828
Series Mission Fox series (2 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2011
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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50000
Puma rumour
Something's been taking sheep from the farms near Nullambine National Park. When Mission Fox set a trap to find out, they catch a whole lot of trouble.
ISBN 9780143306542
Series Mission Fox series (6 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2012
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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8792
Snake escape
Harry and Jordan might seem like your average pair of identical twins, but don't be fooled. Their billy cart is really a FoxMobile, their mobile is a FoxPhone and, along with their giant dog, Myrtle, they're the secret agents of Mission Fox. They are on a mission to rescue an escaped pet snake and a giant, hungry python who's spied a cockatoo for breakfast.
ISBN 9780143305811
Series Mission Fox series (1 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2011
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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11684
Zebra rampage
Harry and Jordan Fox are on a chairlift ride at Nullambine Zoo when they spy a baby zebra with its eyes closed. The baby is in danger and it looks like a Code Bright Red mission is needed to save the zebra's life.
ISBN 9780143306559
Series Mission Fox series (5 of 7)
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2012
D'Ath, Justin & McKenzie, Heath (ill)
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1944
Goldfever
While playing with his dog, Austin finds a gold nugget at Goldmine Park. Later that day, he must play there in his Grand Final. The nugget is going to pose a real problem.
ISBN 9780141309392
Series Aussie bites (84 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2001
D'Ath, Justin & Tonkin, Rachel (ill)
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43580
Letters to Santa
Santa is getting ready for his annual, big trip and animals from all over the world are writing to let him know what they hope to receive. Open the envelopes and read the letters from the furry, feathery and scaly writers.
ISBN 9781741691252
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Daddo, Andrew & Pike, Michelle (ill)
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Skoz the dog series
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Series Skoz the dog series (4 books)
Daddo, Andrew & Rossell, Judith (ill)
No book cover.
28688
Skoz the dog: all at sea
The problem with being a sleepwalking dog is you don't have a clue where you are when you wake up. When Skoz finds himself in a small boat in the middle of the ocean, he's got not one, but two, big problems. Skoz wonders how he's going to get home and what he's going to do about that shark.
ISBN 9780733327797
Series Skoz the dog series (2 of 4)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2010
Daddo, Andrew & Rossell, Judith (ill)
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6667
Skoz the dog: leader of the pack
The problem with being a sleepwalking dog is you don't have a clue where you are when you wake up. When Skoz wakes up, he finds he's got a bit of a chill. Make that a lot of chill. This time, Skoz is going to have to give it all he's got to find his way home. That is, if he can make it past the big, furry, slobbery blue-eyed monsters.
ISBN 9780733327827
Series Skoz the dog series (4 of 4)
Publisher ABC Books, 2010
Daddo, Andrew & Rossell, Judith (ill)
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2817
Skoz the dog: ready, steady... kaboom
Skoz wakes up feeling cosy in his kennel, until he discovers he is the star of a circus, about to be shot out of a cannon into the loud crowd. He needs to survive this, then snakes and then the biggest cat he has ever seen.
ISBN 9780733327810
Series Skoz the dog series (3 of 4)
Publisher ABC Books, 2010
Daddo, Andrew & Rossell, Judith (ill)
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63793
Skoz the dog: up in the air
The problem with being a sleepwalking dog is you don't have a clue where you are when you wake up. When Skoz finds himself falling from a great height, with no parachute, he has no idea how he got there. If he doesn't get those floppy ears flapping soon, he'll go splat.
ISBN 9780733327803
Series Skoz the dog series (1 of 4)
Publisher ABC Books, 2010
Daddo, Andrew & Rossell, Judith (ill)
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51113
Making friends
Six farmyard acquaintances set out to make a new friend but that turns out to be a bit of a failure. Along the way, however, they do discover what real friendship is and where to find it. A beautiful picture book translated from the original German.
ISBN 9781877467066
Publisher Gecko Press, 2008
Dahimene, Adelheid & Stollinger, Heide (ill)
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1607
Enormous crocodile, The
The Enormous Crocodile is incredibly greedy. He plans to guzzle as many children as he can for his lunch. Luckily, he's not very clever and the other animals in the jungle are determined to spoil his wicked schemes.
ISBN 9780140568226
Publisher Puffin UK, 2002
Dahl, Roald
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1613
Esio Trot
A shy man, Mr Hoppy, wants to win Mrs Silver's affection. He only has courage for polite conversation as she tends her pet tortoise, Alfie, on the balcony below. When he learns that her dearest wish is for Alfie to grow, he hatches a plan.
ISBN 9780141311333
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald
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1649
Fantastic Mr Fox
Boggis, Bunce and Bean are just about the nastiest and meanest three farmers you could meet, and they hate Mr Fox. They are determined to get him. They lie in wait outside his hole but Mr Fox has other plans to outwit the terrible trio.
ISBN 9780141311289
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald
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1901
Giraffe and the pelly and me, The
The Giraffe's magic neck can stretch to thirty feet long and the Pelican's enormous beak carries water like a bucket. Together, with a lively monkey, they are the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company and never has cleaning windows been such fun.
ISBN 9780140568196
Publisher Puffin UK, 2002
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Dahl, Roald
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2374
James and the giant peach
James's aunts, Spiker and Sponge, are always calling him names. They beat him and starve him and make his life a misery. If only his parents hadn't been eaten by an angry rhinoceros. Then, one day, he begins the adventure of his dreams.
ISBN 9780141311357
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald
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2741
Magic finger, The
When the girl next door gets really angry, she zaps people with her magic finger with alarming results. Her teacher grows whiskers and a tail and as for the Greggs. They'll never look at a duck in the same way again.
ISBN 9780141311296
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd, UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald
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4591
Twits, The
Mr and Mrs Twit play some horrible tricks on each other. They never wash, they trap birds for Bird Pie and they hate children. Find out what brilliant trick the Roly-Poly Bird and the Muggle-Wump monkeys think up for them.
ISBN 9780141311388
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald
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2882
Minpins, The
Magical tale of a small boy, Billy, who journeys into the forest and encounters the Minpins who are extraordinary, little people. They are in fear of an evil creature and Billy must help them defeat it.
ISBN 9780140568219
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Dahl, Roald & Benson, Patrick (ill)
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25256
Billy and the Minpins
Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does!
ISBN 9780141377506
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia, 2017
Dahl, Roald & Blake, Quentin (ill)
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9516
Dirty beasts
Full of fanciful exaggerations, a collection of poems about wicked beasts with wicked habits. Meet the poor toad that jumps to France at his own peril, the pig who ponders on the meaning of life and the anteater that gets the wrong end of the stick.
ISBN 9780140568233
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd, UK, 2002
Dahl, Roald & Blake, Quentin (ill)
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578086
George's marvellous experiments
A book of super awesome science experiments that can be done at home with household ingredients. Simple instructions and detailed illustrations make this an easy book to follow with fantastic results.
ISBN 9780141375946
Publisher Penguin Random House Australia, 2017
Dahl, Roald & Blake, Quentin (ill)
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1858
George's marvellous medicine
George's grandma has some pretty odd views. She thinks caterpillars and slugs are delicious and she likes to crunch on beetles best of all. George can do nothing right in Grandma's eyes so, when it's time for her medicine, he avenges himself.
ISBN 9780141311340
Publisher Puffin UK, 2001
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Dahl, Roald & Blake, Quentin (ill)
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660404
Madame Badobedah
Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the guests. Then one day a particularly in-ter-est-ing old lady comes to stay. There is something very suspicious about her, with her growly voice and her heavy trunks and her beady-eyed tortoise. And why does no one know her REAL name? There can only be one answer, Mabel decides ... this guest is a SUPERVILLAIN. But even supervillains have a soft side, and as an unlikely friendship grows between the pair, their fantastical exploits take them well beyond the corridors of their seaside home.
ISBN 9781406384406
Publisher Walker Books, 2019
Dahl, Sophie & O'Hara, Lauren (ill)
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1630
Eyes in the dark
Poetry, printed in large white font on glossy black pages, describes a variety of Australia's nocturnal birds and animals, all of whom have eyes that stare out of the dark pages.
ISBN 9780734401991
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2001
Dale, Kim
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1019897
Beehive, The
Willow loves bees and can't wait until she has her very own hive. Native stingless bees are an important part of Australian wildlife and kids just like Willow can help to ensure they stay a happy and healthy part of our environment.
ISBN 9781760655228
Publisher Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd, 2024
Daley, Megan & Hamilton, Max
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4489
Three little bush pigs, The
An Aussie twist on the classic story of the three little pigs.
ISBN 9781862917262
Series Great Australian yarns series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Dallimore, Paul
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63286
Unhappy goldfish, The
There is jealousy between a goldfish and the family's new dog. The goldfish goes through a some traumatic experiences before an unlikely friendship occurs.
ISBN 9781862916845
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2007
Dallimore, Paul
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20364
Prudence wants a pet
Prudence really wants a pet. Branch, Twig and Formal Footware just aren't fit to be pets, neither is her brother.
ISBN 9781741699654
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Daly, Cathleen & King, Stephen Michael
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12189
Fair, brown and trembling: an Irish Cinderella story
A lively retelling of an Irish folk tale in the Cinderella tradition. The book is peppered with curious names and whimsical illustrations featuring the costumes of fifteenth century Ireland.
ISBN 9780711214637
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2000
Daly, Jude
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18445
To everything there is a season
Beautifully-illustrated book based on an Old Testament Bible passage. Set in rural South Africa, it shows the cycle of life in a simple, sensitive and enriched way.
ISBN 9781845073442
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2006
Daly, Jude
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6642
Pretty Salma
When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But, cunning Mr Dog tricks Salma and, before she knows it, he's wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads and her yellow sandals. And he's on his way to Granny's house. A retelling of a favourite fairy tale.
ISBN 9781845074982
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2008
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Daly, Niki
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8703
Schumann the shoeman
Schumann the Shoeman was adored. The shoes he made were really beautiful and lasted a lifetime. No two pairs were ever the same. Outside his shop, on an elegant shoe-shaped sign, Schumann tied the laces into an elegant bow to let customers know when their shoes were ready. However, when a shoe factory opened in the town, Schumann's world was about to change forever.
ISBN 9780702236211
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2009
Danalis, John & Danalis, Stella (ill)
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1676
Loongie the greedy crocodile
Loongie is a saltwater crocodile who lives among the mangroves in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. Loongie has no friends and no-one goes near the creek when he's around.
ISBN 9781921248542
Publisher Magabala Books, 2008
Dann, Lucy & Kiefer & Houston, Bronwyn (ill)
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822
Bernice knows best
Hugh is a walking, talking disaster without any friends, until he meets Bernice. Her specialty is accident-prone boys but Hugh is a challenge even for Bernice.
ISBN 9780340622087
Series Aussie bites (84 books)
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 1994
Dann, Max & Axelsen, Stephen (ill)
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5103
One night at Lottie's house
When Arthur has to stay the night at Lottie's mysterious run-down house, he makes sure he's prepared for anything. However, the night turns out to be so scary that Arthur is forced to use his ghost fighting kit with unexpected results.
ISBN 9780143301165
Series Aussie bites (84 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2004
Dann, Max & Axelsen, Stephen (ill)
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1017742
Football fever: Gala day
Following their success at the High Potential Pathways Program for Australias future football stars, the Under 11s Merridale Fever are set to finish their season on a high - if they can win their last game against rivals Newhurst FC, the one team they have never beaten. Will a huge storm that damages their clubhouse end their chances or will they find the motivation they need to be their best both on and off the field?
ISBN 9781761048098
Publisher Penguin Books Australia, 2023
Darell, Kristin & Vamos, Lesley (ill)
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916542
Football fever: Next level
It's time for the Under 11s Merridale Fever team to show their ball skills to some of Australia's biggest football stars when they attend camp at the National Academy of Ball Sports. Who will earn a spot in the Game of Stars? Kat and Crabbie find their that some of their toughest challenges take place off the field. Can they learn from their football heroes and take it to the next level when it counts?
ISBN 9781761048081
Publisher Penguin, 2023
Darell, Kristin & Vamos, Lesley (ill)
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901448
Football fever: The kick-off
It's a new season for the Under 11s Merridale Fever. Kyra's the star striker and can't wait to meet the team's new recruit, Sam, all the way from England. But Sam has a secret, he's never played on a mixed team, and it's shaking his confidence. Will advice from some very special football superstars help Kyra and Sam join forces so the team can kick off the season with a bang, or will it end in disaster before it even begins.
ISBN 9781761048067
Publisher Penguin, 2022
Darell, Kristin & Vamos, Lesley (ill)
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1089
Cat chocolate
An amusing tale of chocolate and revenge.
ISBN 9781862913776
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2000
Darling, Kate
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1194
Larrikin lane
The farm animals in a city street make Mr Meyer very cranky. When Delilah the goat eats his prized roses enough is enough, until Arkie comes up with a plan.
ISBN 9781862919891
Series Mates - great Australian yarns series (27 books)
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2013
Darling, Kate & Wood, Ben (ill)
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571293
Emerald the green turtle's tale
Emerald the Green Turtle hatches from her egg and, with her many sisters, makes her perilous journey to the beckoning sea. An Endangered Species Wildlife Book.
ISBN 9780648161103
Publisher Wild Eyed Press, 2018
Darlison, Aleesah
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1135354
League of llamas: Llama impossible
A train speeding out of control, a bold bank robbery and a dazzling diamond heist - trouble is afoot in New Llama City! Luckily, the League of Llamas' top agents, Phillipe and Lloyd, are on the case. And luckily for them, Mama Llama and agent Elloise Llamaresky are on their cases to make sure the job actually gets done.
ISBN 9781760894184
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Darlison, Aleesah
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717688
League of llamas: Rogue llama
Determined to clear his name after being framed for a crime he didn't commit, Phillipe dons a disguise and goes on the hunt for the true criminal - one Rodrick Tailbiter. But the more Philippe investigates, the less the case makes sense and the more things start becoming suspiciously...smelly.
ISBN 9781760894207
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2021
Darlison, Aleesah
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717670
League of llamas: Undercover llamas
After failing to apprehend some dangerously peck-happy hens, the League of Llamas are going undercover! But these aren't any ordinary secret identities -- Phillipe, Lloyd and Elloise are joining Bruno Llamars as band members on the pop star's next tour!
ISBN 9781760894191
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Darlison, Aleesah
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30161
Netball gems: Aim for the top
Jade has big plans to be a successful netballer in her favourite position, Goal Attack. She comes from a super-competitive sports-mad family and wants to show everyone that she's got what it takes. But, so far, Jade's single-minded attitude has only succeeded in putting the rest of the Gems offside. Perhaps, a surprise friendship will teach Jade that she has to work with the team, not against them, to shine.
ISBN 9780143781141
Series Netball gems series (8 books)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2016
Darlison, Aleesah
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39586
Netball gems: Keeping It real
Sienna is crazy about netball, especially about playing Goal Keeper. But, Sienna's other passion is horseriding and when her Uncle lends her a beautiful palomino to ride at Pony Club, Sienna is ecstatic. But, she realises that between netball and horseriding, she barely has a spare minute. Soon, Sienna is exhausted and both her schoolwork and netball skills are suffering. She's even starting to lose her trademark sense of humour.
ISBN 9780143781158
Series Netball gems series (8 books)
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2016
Darlison, Aleesah
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46770
Totally twins: model mania
Portia is determined to become the next top model. Her twin, Persephone, thinks she is delusional. As Portia sets her sights on a modelling career, Persephone spends hours on the couch at the Heavenly Models Agency writing her diary, rolling her eyes and sneezing from the toxic fumes of hairspray, perfume and makeup.
ISBN 9781921042409
Series Totally twins series (2 of 4)
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2010
Darlison, Aleesah & Geddes, Serena (ill)
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13863
Totally twins: musical mayhem
Persephone begins writing her own secret diary. She is horrified when she has to audition for the school musical and takes comfort in writing down her most secret thoughts. The Heartfield Heights Musical Extravaganza soon launches into full swing, much to Persephone's dismay and her twin sister Portia's jubilation.
ISBN 9781921042348
Series Totally twins series (1 of 4)
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2010
Darlison, Aleesah & Geddes, Serena (ill)
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22707
Totally twins: tropical trouble
Persephone and her twin, Portia, are set for an exciting holiday but there's one catch. The girls' annoying seven year old neighbour, Dillon Pickleton, is going with them. They get themselves into tropical trouble in Fiji, facing the perils of sailing the open seas, swimming with sharks and a dreaded dance-off.
ISBN 9781921042690
Series Totally twins series (3 of 4)
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2011
Darlison, Aleesah & Geddes, Serena (ill)
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11630
Stripes in the forest: the story of the last wild thylacine
I am the last of my kind. This I know. Once, we roamed the land. We owned the land. We called it home. But strange creatures came to take it from us. I am a Thylacine. I am the last Tasmanian tiger to roam free.
ISBN 9781925275711
Publisher Big Sky Publishing, 2016
Darlison, Aleesah & McGrath, Shane (ill)
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38422
Totally twins: birthday bonanza
Perse and her twin, Portia, are about to turn 11. How will they celebrate their birthday? Will shy Perse want the same outrageous party as Portia?
ISBN 9781921928208
Series Totally twins series (4 of 4)
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2012
Darlison, Aleesha & Geddes, Serena (ill)
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868748
League of Llamas: The golden llama
The League of Llamas (LOL) are a group of secret llama agents and they're on a mission to save the world - if only Agent 0011 Phillipe Llamar could stop looking in the mirror at his luxurious fringe and Agent 0013 Lloyd Llamanator could resist the temptation to eat everything in his path! There's also the thieving General Bottomburp to contend with and a mysterious lady llama in red.
ISBN 9781760894160
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Darlison, Alleesah
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570806
Bonkers about beetles
Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet. Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.
ISBN 9781911171485
Publisher Flying Eye Books, 2018
Davey, Owen
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918
Laika the astronaut
Laika is a stray dog on the streets, until she is chosen to be the first animal launched into space. If things go wrong, would she be lost or found.
ISBN 9781743318935
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
Davey, Owen
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14937
Alby and the cat
Alby has just completed his training as a guide dog and arrives at his new owner's house. However, the neighbour's cat isn't nearly as enthusiastic about Alby's arrival.
ISBN 9781741786354
Series Alby and the cat series (3 books)
Publisher The Five Mile Press Pty Ltd, 2008
Davidson, Leanne & Dale, Rae (ill)
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46239
Alby and the cat: All holed up
Alby comes face to face with the dreadful, small human from his past. But, this time, Alby holds all the cards. Faced with a terrible dilemma, he must listen to either his fear or his training.
ISBN 9780980724134
Series Alby and the cat series (3 books)
Publisher LJD Books, 2016
Davidson, Leanne & Dingwall, Kim (ill)
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41035
Alby and the cat: Showbusiness
Alby the guide dog is getting used to the cat next door. It saved his life, after all and Alby is almost fond of it. Then, suddenly, the cat disappears. Days pass and Alby is worried. It's not until Jim, his blind master, takes Alby to the Morvale Show that all becomes clear.
ISBN 9780980724110
Series Alby and the cat series (3 books)
Publisher LJD Books, 2010
Davidson, Leanne & Dingwall, Kim (ill)
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774062
Forgotten fairy tales: The daring princess
A twist on a traditional fairy tale a princess of colour who saves the prince.
ISBN 9781474969796
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2021
Davidson, Susanna & Santelli, Alessandra (ill)
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774208
Miss Molly's school of kindness
Frankie, Felix and Freddie fox are driving their parents wild. They are always arguing or being nasty. Their parents decide that some fresh air will do them good. And it did. In the forest they found Miss Molly's School of Kindness. The foxes aren't sure at first, but learn to be kind to others, themselves and the planet. Come and visit Miss Molly's School with the foxes to see what you could learn, and maybe your parents too!
ISBN 9781474983211
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2020
Davidson, Zanna & Reeve, Rosie (ill)
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10767
Lamb all alone
Ben's school is closed due to a flood warning. This could be a real emergency. At home, Ben and his family start to secure the house against the rising water. A farmer is stuck on his farm and can't rescue the sheep. Luckily, the RSPCA is on hand to help. Together, Ben's family and the RSPCA Inspector herd the animals to safety, through Ben's garden. But, one little lamb has been left behind.
ISBN 9781407133232
Series RSPCA animal tales series (8 of 9)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Davies, Katie
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15417
Birds
An introduction to our feathered friends and their essential features. Simple explanations and beautiful illustrations help readers to find information.
ISBN 9780753456170
Series Kingfisher young knowledge series (19 books)
Publisher Kingfisher, 2003
Davies, Nicola
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15420
Deserts
Simple explanations and beautiful illustrations help readers to find information about deserts, from the scorching North American deserts to the cold Gobi.
ISBN 9780753458662
Series Kingfisher young knowledge series (19 books)
Publisher Kingfisher, 2005
Davies, Nicola
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31129
First book of the sea, A
From the dust cover, end pages and secret illustrations on the front and back covers, whatever you love about the ocean this book of poetry will have it. The gorgeous illustrations will transport you from harbours and ships, to joyful days at the seaside, and the fascinating world below the waves. These poems use beautiful imagery to explore the mood of the sea. There is a large surprise to find in the centre.
ISBN 9781406368956
Publisher Walker Books, 2018
Davies, Nicola
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13154
Oceans and seas
Read about the fascinating underwater world, from the deepest oceans to the shallows, home to saltwater-dwelling creatures and plants. Simple explanations and beautiful illustrations provide information on a variety of creatures and plants.
ISBN 9780753457580
Series Kingfisher young knowledge series (19 books)
Publisher Kingfisher, 2004
Davies, Nicola
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841
Spring fever at silver street farm
Spring has sprung at Silver Street Farm. How will Karl, Meera and Gemma ever cope with all that has to be done once the piglets, kids and lambs have been born?
ISBN 9781406323061
Publisher Walker Books, 2012
Davies, Nicola
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5768
Welcome to Silver Street Farm
Join Karl, Meera and Gemma as they work towards creating a city farm for all the children and adults alike to enjoy.
ISBN 9781406320596
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Davies, Nicola
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963
Ice bear
Find out how the polar bear, also called Nanuk, thrives in the Arctic. The beautiful words and illustrations also explain the lessons that the Inuit people have learned from watching this majestic creature.
ISBN 9781406313031
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2005
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Blythe, Gary (ill)
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12401
One tiny turtle
In this beautifully illustrated book, Loggerhead swims alone in the vastness of the water, munches on crabs, floats over coral reefs and crawls with slow, heavy steps across the beach to lay her eggs.
ISBN 9780744594010
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2002
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Chapman, Jane (ill)
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21245
Day war came, The
Imagine if war came to your town and destroyed everything you had known. Imagine you made a long journey to safety but were not welcomed and turned away. Imagine then how the gift of something small from one child could change your life.
ISBN 9781406376326
Publisher Walker Books, 2018
Davies, Nicola & Cobb, Rebecca (ill)
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Surprising sharks
Factual information about sharks is told in a very amusing and informative way that may even dispel our unrealistic fear of these so-called monsters.
ISBN 9781406312867
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Croft, James (ill)
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56246
White owl, barn owl
A young boy helps his grandfather build a box for a barn owl and install it in a nearby tree. Together, they wait and watch in this beautifully told simple story that includes factual information about these captivating creatures.
ISBN 9780744570144
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Foreman, Michael (ill)
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28715
Bat loves the night
A delightful mix of story and facts about bats in a simply but beautifully worded tale of a mother bat who hunts at night to feed her batling at dawn and then sleeps through the day.
ISBN 9781406312744
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2004
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Fox-Davies, Sarah (ill)
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1048
Just the right size: why big animals are big and little animals are little
Find out why there are no high-flying, wall-climbing, tall-building-leaping superheroes in real life. Find out what keeps big animals from engaging in astonishing feats of strength and agility, and yet why being tiny and all-powerful might have a downside. Discover the amazing true rules that control what bodies can and can't do.
ISBN 9781406304930
Publisher Walker Books, 2009
Davies, Nicola & Layton, Neal (ill)
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45607
Big blue whale
An introduction to these magnificent whales, the largest animals that have ever lived on earth. Davies is a zoologist who expresses, in beautiful language, factual information about blue whales.
ISBN 9781406312607
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Davies, Nicola & Maland, Nick (ill)
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1019899
Green: The story of plant life on our planet
This tree doesn't look like it's doing much: it just stands there in the sunlight, BIG and GREEN. But this tree is hard at work, just like the many, many others that live all over our planet... Discover the secret world of plants in this fascinating new book from an award-winning team.
ISBN 9781406399998
Publisher Walker Books, 2024
Davies, Nicola & Sutton, Emily (ill)
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78116
Roland Wright at the joust
Roland has been a page at Twofold Castle for just a month but, already, he has impressed the king's bravest knights. He is excited about attending his first tournament. He is only meant to be watching but, when the fearsome Little Douglas, a page from a rival castle throws down a challenge, Roland is called on to fight.
ISBN 9781741663297
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2008
Davis, Tony & Rogers, Gregory (ill)
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30653
Roland Wright future knight
Roland Wright is the youngest son of a blacksmith. More than anything, he wants to be a knight in armour but only boys from noble families have the chance to do so. When a suit of armour made by Roland's father saves the king's life, everything changes. Roland or his brother have the chance to become a page, the step on the road to becoming a knight.
ISBN 9781741662290
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2007
Davis, Tony & Rogers, Gregory (ill)
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67885
Roland Wright, brand new page
Roland begins his training as a page at Twofold Castle. Things don't go very smoothly. The Queen is terrified of mice, which makes things look rather grim for Roland's pet mouse. Roland has to deal with the bullying, older page, Hector, and an elephant on the rampage as well as being away from his family.
ISBN 9781741662306
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2008
Davis, Tony & Rogers, Gregory (ill)
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15032
Luke and Lulu
A new pet dog creates problems for Luke. He has to take her to puppy school but she's still not ready to behave.
ISBN 9780143301417
Series Aussie bites (84 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2004
Dawe, Bruce & Stewart, Chantal (ill)
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10667
No cat and that's that
Sam wants a cat but Dad says no. She will have to persuade him to let her have one and he doesn't look like he's going to say yes easily.
ISBN 9780143300090
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2002
Dawe, Bruce & McLean, Andrew (ill)
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12402
Show and tell
Six little, bilby babies go to school for 'show and tell' and escape. If Tommy didn't know all their personalities so well, the children in his class would never have been able to find them.
ISBN 9780143300298
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2003
Dawe, Bruce & McLean, Andrew (ill)
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923391
You need to chill!
Sometimes people say to me: 'What happened to your brother, Bill?' That's when I look them in the eye and say: 'Hun, you need to chill.' When Bill can't be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on holiday? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?! It's up to Bill's sister to explain...
ISBN 9780008488284
Publisher Farshore, 2022
Topics / Gender identity /
Dawson, Juno & Hughes, Laura (ill)
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13864
Firefighters
A beautifully presented book about firefighting, including simple facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780746061275
Series Usborne beginners series (4 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2004
Daynes, Katie
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815663
What is a virus?
Our lives have been taken over by a tiny germ we can't even see. It's time to explain to young readers what's really going on. What IS a virus? How do viruses spread? Why should everyone keep washing their hands? How does a vaccine work? And what can we do to STAY WELL? All these questions and more are answered in a friendly and helpful way, with quirky illustrations and of course lots of flaps to lift.
ISBN 9781474991513
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2021
Daynes, Katie & Beautyman, Kirsti (ill)
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751130
Looking after our planet
Our only home is Planet Earth. But there are signs that we are not looking after it very well. Discover the facts about what has been going on. Read and learn what we can do to make things better.
ISBN 9781474968942
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2020
Daynes, Katie & Faccioli, Ilaria (ill)
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18307
Trucks
A beautifully presented book about trucks, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794503659
Series Usborne beginners series (14 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2007
Daynes, Katie & Fox, Christyan
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18075
Romans
A beautifully presented book about the ancient Romans, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794507190
Series Usborne beginners series (23 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2004
Daynes, Katie & Larkum, Adam
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17977
Farm animals
A beautifully presented book about farm animals, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794504892
Series Usborne beginners series (21 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2005
Daynes, Katie & others
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51474
Living in space
A beautifully presented book about space, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794503017
Series Usborne beginners series (11 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2003
Daynes, Katie & others
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41517
Why do we need bees?
Why do we need bees? Where do they live? Who's who in a beehive? Find out in this lift-the-flap book!
ISBN 9781474917933
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2017
Daynes, Katie & Pym, Christine (ill)
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815458
Where does poo go?
Starting with human sewage then moving on to animal poo, this surprisingly charming book explores what happens when we flush, what animal toilets look like, why animals don't need to flush and just how important poo is - for a myriad of fascinating (and sometimes yucky) reasons.
ISBN 9781474986434
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2021
Daynes, Katie & Taylor, Dan (ill)
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660484
Crayons' Christmas, The
'Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. But everyone knows - even the Crayons - that the best presents are the ones that you give.
ISBN 9780008180362
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2019
Daywalt, Drew & Jeffers, Oliver (ill)
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43454
Legend of rock paper scissors, The
I hope you are wearing your battle pants! You've played the game. Now read the legend of the three great warriors who started it all! Rock Paper Scissors!
ISBN 9780008252397
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2017
Daywalt, Drew & Rex, Adam (ill)
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9382
Story of Babar, The
The first adventure in a series of children's classics, tells of Babar, elephant extraordinaire. We discover how Babar lost his mother, lived among men and was crowned King of Elephants.
ISBN 9780394805757
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2002
de Brunhoff, Jean
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5228
Happy birthday to you, you belong in a zoo
That meanie, Lewis, always teases Gilbert at school. When Gilbert receives an invitation to Lewis's birthday party, Gilbert goes, armed with a cheerful grin, a brightly wrapped package and a plan to get even for Lewis's rotten behaviour. But, this birthday has a much bigger surprise in store for Gilbert.
ISBN 9780060010294
Publisher HarperTrophy, 2007
De Groat, Diane
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5621
Just you wait
Prince Roderick pulls a ribbon from Eleanor's hair on the first day of school and informs her that she has to do as he says. A fairytale with a difference and a humorous resolution to bullying.
ISBN 9781962915236
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2004
De Kantzow, Megan & Smith, Craig (ill)
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723945
Aussie Kids: Meet Matilda at the Festival
Hi! I'm Matilda! Today there's a festival at the Japanese Embassy. That's where my friend Hansuke lives. We'll have lots of fun. But Hansuke is going back to Japan soon. How will I be able to say goodbye?
ISBN 9781760894511
Series Aussie kids series (99 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2020
de Rose-Ahern, Jacqueline & McCartney, Tania
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27745
I am Henry Finch
Henry Finch strives for greatness, gets it all a bit wrong, then makes it right again in a very surprising way and truly becomes great. Henry Finch is a total inspiration.
ISBN 9781406357134
Publisher Walker Books, 2014
Deacon, Alexis & Schwarz, Viviane (ill)
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39418
Knight of silk and steel, The
In Germany, in 1227, a strange figure arrives in the village. He says he is a knight and he does have a magnificent horse and a gleaming, silver sword. Sir Ulrich of Bavaria is fighting for Venus, the goddess of love, and he will fight any knight in the land for her honour. Unfortunately, fighting in a silk dress is not so easy.
ISBN 9781408106198
Series Knights' tales series (2 of 4)
Publisher A & C Black, 2009
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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31835
Knight of spurs and spirits, The
Cruel Sir Robert Hylton terrorises his servants in Hylton Castle. Whilst they suffer from cold, hunger and his temper, Sir Robert drinks wine, warm by the fire. When he goes too far, Sir Robert uses friends to escape the law. But ghosts are known for following their own justice. Sir Robert will not find peace.
ISBN 9781408106204
Series Knights' tales series (1 of 4)
Publisher A & C Black, 2009
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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22585
Knight of sticks and straw, The
Cristina is just a frightened servant girl who works in the palace. That is, until she gets tangled up in a cunning plot. She will be crucial in the success of the great knight El Cid's last battle and the safety of the entire city against the attacking Berbers. She will have to find new depths of courage to play her part.
ISBN 9781408106211
Series Knights' tales series (3 of 4)
Publisher A & C Black, 2009
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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50473
Knight of swords and spooks, The
Young George is suspicious when his unloving father decides he will be a squire to King Richard III. George discovers that he is really a hostage to guarantee his father's loyalty to the king. After one failed escape attempt, George believes his tragic fate is sealed.
ISBN 9781408106181
Series Knights' tales series (4 of 4)
Publisher A & C Black, 2009
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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Knights' tales series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Knights' tales series (4 books)
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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Terry Deary's pirate tales series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Terry Deary's pirate tales series (4 books)
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
No book cover.
6373
Terry Deary's pirate tales: the pirate captain
In the North Atlantic Ocean in 1726, Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas, or so he says. His captives, Jed and Arthur, think he's a bad-tempered bully and, when he orders them to work for him as pirates, they know it's time to stop Captain Fly for good.
ISBN 9781408128329
Series Terry Deary's pirate tales series (4 books)
Publisher A & C Black, 2011
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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1996
Terry Deary's pirate tales: the pirate lord
In1577,ten year old Tom is a cabin boy for Captain Francis Drake, who is on a mission to steal South American gold from the Spanish fleet. On the trip around the world, Tom will face waves three times the height of their tiny ship, and will need to survive to help Drake defeat the Spanish galleons, and come back rich.
ISBN 9781408128336
Series Terry Deary's pirate tales series (4 books)
Publisher A & C Black, 2011
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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24038
Terry Deary's pirate tales: the pirate prisoner
It's 1680 on Nevis Island in the Caribbean. Red-legs Greaves has been a slave, a pirate and a rich sugar planter. Now, he's a prisoner and, next morning, he'll be dead, hanged by the neck for piracy. It will take a miracle for his only friend, a slave girl called Lou, to save him.
ISBN 9781408128343
Series Terry Deary's pirate tales series (4 books)
Publisher A & C Black, 2012
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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24033
Terry Deary's pirate tales: the pirate queen
In 1593, Grace O'Malley is the greatest pirate who ever lived, the terror of the Irish Sea. Her gang of cut-throats rules the waves until Grace is captured. Instead of being hanged, Grace is sent to London where the Quenn of Pirates will meet the Queen of London.
ISBN 9781408128350
Series Terry Deary's pirate tales series (4 books)
Publisher A & C Black, 2011
Deary, Terry & Flook, Helen (ill)
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97040
Losers
The wiggly worms will probably never ever beat the rotten rats. But, they always pick up their orange peels.
ISBN 9781862918511
Series Mates - great Australian yarns series (27 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Deeves, Pauline & Carruthers, Adam (ill)
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659115
Daring Delly: Team tryouts
Delly is super sporty, and mad about BASKETBALL! When tryouts are called for a NEW local basketball team, Delly and his mates are determined to make the cut. But with footy training, tennis and school, will Delly have time to practise basketball? ABSOLUTELY. Delly is as daring as he is determined and hell do whatever it takes!
ISBN 9781743831922
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Dellavedova, Matthew
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751006
Daring Delly: Going for gold
Delly's school is hosting an international basketball tournament. Teams are coming all the way from the USA and Japan to compete for the gold medal. But Delly's best mate, Sam, is down in the dumps. And when some players get injured, the teachers want to cancel everything! Luckily, Delly has a daring plan to save the tournament and get Sam's head back in the game.
ISBN 9781743832028
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Dellavedova, Matthew & Ortega, Nathalie (ill)
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15437
Days of the blackbird
Gemma and her father, Duca Gennaro, live in a house with a bird-filled courtyard. All the birds sing but the duke's favourite is La Colomba. When the duke falls ill, La Colomba refuses to fly south, even though snow and fierce winds swirl.
ISBN 9780399229299
Publisher Penguin USA, 1997
dePaola, Tomie
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4255
Strega Nona
A whimsical, ancient tale that clearly reveals the agony and ecstasy of pasta power. It has become a children's classic.
ISBN 9780671666064
Publisher Aladdin Publishing, 1979
dePaola, Tomie
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4361
Ballerina dreams: true story, A
Do you want to be a ballerina when you grow up? This story of determination and big dreams reminds us that we can all achieve the things we set our mind to.
ISBN 9780571329731
Publisher Faber & Faber, 2017
DePrince, Michaela & DePrince, Elaine & Okstad, Ella (ill)
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97573
Mercy Watson fights crime
One night, Mercy awakes to the sound of the toaster scraping along the kitchen counter. This can only mean one thing, someone is making her favourite food, toast. When Mercy heads for the kitchen, she finds a little man in a ten-gallon hat but he's not making toast.
ISBN 9780763649524
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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46379
Mercy Watson goes for a ride
Every weekend, Mr Watson takes his pig for a ride in his pink convertible car. One Saturday, their elderly neighbour, Baby Lincoln, stows away in the backseat. When Baby reveals her presence, a surprised Mr Watson takes his eyes off the road and Mercy seizes her chance. She jumps into his lap and grabs the wheel.
ISBN 9780763645052
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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Mercy Watson series
Any five titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top of the screen.
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
No book cover.
5147
Mercy Watson thinks like a pig
Mercy's appetite leads her straight to the bed of freshly-planted pansies in Eugenia Lincoln's garden. Animal Control Officer Francis Poulet is called to sort things out. But, as she soon discovers, not just anyone can think like a pig, especially when that pig is porcine wonder, Mercy Watson.
ISBN 9780763652319
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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68492
Mercy Watson to the rescue
After the Watsons tuck Mercy into bed with a sweet song and a kiss, she feels all warm inside as if she has just eaten hot toast with a great deal of butter. However, Mercy is afraid of the dark so she snuggles into bed with the couple. Moments later, all three are rudely awakened as their bed falls into a hole that has opened in the floor beneath them.
ISBN 9780763645045
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2001
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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19904
Mercy Watson: princess in disguise
Mercy Watson, that glistening pig, isn't too interested in learning about Halloween, even when Mrs Watson shows her a pink princess dress that she can wear. But, then food treats are mentioned and Mercy is suddenly all ears.
ISBN 9780763649517
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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32007
Mercy Watson: something wonky this way comes
Mr and Mrs Watson and their porcine wonder, Mercy, are on their way to the drive-in theatre. Mercy is more excited by the prospect of real butter on bottomless buckets of popcorn. Trouble occurs when Mercy, with snout in the air, follows the irresistible scent of butter to cars with their windows down.
ISBN 9780763636449
Series Mercy Watson series (6 books)
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2011
DiCamillo, Kate & Van Dusen, Chris (ill)
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45982
Usborne illustrated stories of horses & ponies
Each of the stories in this collection focuses on the importance of a horse or pony to their owner. They are adventure stories, love stories, drama stories. And in each story, a horse or pony reminds us how important it is to care for each other.
ISBN 9781409596691
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2017
Dickins, Rosie & Davidson, Susanna & Patchett, Fiona & Hore, Rosie & Daynes, Katie
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6337
My first computer coding book
This easy to use guide to computers and how they work will have you quickly coding in Scratch jr - a free downloadable app. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. There are 7 detailed projects, from simple coding to building a game. Beginner coders will love this book.
ISBN 9781474943604
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2018
Dickins, Rosie & Nielsen, Shaw (ill)
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8790
Runaway princess, The
Princess Anna doesn't want to get married, so she runs away, with her beautiful dresses and disguised under a donkeyskin cloak to find her own happy ending.
ISBN 9781409535928
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2013
Dickins, Rosie (retold) & Coudray, E (ill)
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31119
Norton took something
Taking something his sister treasured was not seven year old Norton's best decision. But returning the thing and making good proves to be harder that it looks. Fortunately, Norton has a caring family to help him light the way, though sometimes his older sister can be a bit tricky.
ISBN 9780994384140
Publisher Berbay Publishing, 2018
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Dickson, John
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965843
Cooking up a storm
Craig Shanahan always dreamed of being a chef, but he was almost completely blind. Craig didn't let that stop him from following his dreams, cooking up a storm and opening his own cafe.
ISBN 9780645558418
Publisher Vision Australia, 2023
Dickson, John & Frittitta, Claudia (ill)
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31121
Under my bed
When confronted by our fears sometimes it's much more fun to just join in.
ISBN 9780994384133
Publisher Berbay Publishing, 2018
Dickson, John & Guridi (ill)
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4820
Leaf
When a polar bear washes up on the edge of the wild wood, the other animals fear and avoid him. Then one day, they watch as he attempts something incredible...
ISBN 9781911171317
Publisher Flying Eye Books, 2017
Dieckmann, Sandra
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9951
Are you an art sleuth
Have a close look at twenty-one famous paintings and discover how each artist uses colour, techniques and secrets to delight you. Be an art sleuth and find items and details in each painting that, at first glance, might not be so obvious.
ISBN 9781631591310
Publisher Quarto Group, 2016
DiGiovanni Evans, Brooke
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660050
Louie and Snippy save the sea
Louie and his trusty companion, Snippy the dog, dive into the ocean and are surrounded by brilliant coral reefs. But they soon discover that human rubbish - bottles, plastic straws and plastic bags - have trapped fish and other creatures. What will Louie be inspired to do?
ISBN 9780648529101
Publisher Berbay Publishing, 2019
Dinnigan, Collette & Cowan, Grant (ill)
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870885
Champ, The
Summer loves sport. Her dream is to charge down the field towards an open goal, or soar through the air over the basket. But instead she always seems to be the last one picked. That is until the day her life changes forever...
ISBN 9781760526870
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2022
Do, Anh & Atze, Dave (ill)
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825490
Pow Pow Pig: An unexpected hero
Pow Pow Pig and his friends didn't make the A or B team of Creatures Helping Other Creatures. In fact, they only made the Z team, which means more cleaning up. They feel that they are worth more than that. Perhaps an unexpected challenge set to annihilate the humanity may be their chance to prove their worth and save the world.
ISBN 9781760526405
Series Pow pow pig series NEW 2025 (1 of 99)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2021
Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill)
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846175
Pow pow pig: Let the games begin
Pow Pow Pig and the Z team are on a mission, they're trying to save the world. Somehow the Z team has ended up in Ancient Greece at the Olympic Games. Something is a foot and the Z team are going to have to solve the mystery to get out of this mess.
ISBN 9781761065194
Series Pow pow pig series NEW 2025 (2 of 99)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill)
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924588
Pow Pow Pig: Loch Ness Adventure
Hello, it's me - Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission to save the world! But first we need to rescue the Loch Ness Monster. It's a good thing Ninja Kid and his buddy H-Dude have turned up to help!
ISBN 9781761068867
Series Pow pow pig series NEW 2025 (4 of 99)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill)
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886462
Pow pow pig: On the high seas
Ahoy, me hearties! It's Pow Pow Pig. Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to the save the world! But somehow we've ended up on the high seas instead... It's going take a swashbuckling effort to get out of this mess!
ISBN 9781761065675
Series Pow pow pig series NEW 2025 (3 of 99)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2022
Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill)
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1013570
Pow Pow Pig: Snow Action
Hello, it's Pow Pow Pig! Me and the Z team are on a mission. We're trying to save the world! But somehow we've ended up at the North Pole instead. It's going to take a jolly big effort to get us out of this mess!
ISBN 9781761068928
Series Pow pow pig series NEW 2025 (5 of 99)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
Do, Anh & Cheong, Peter (ill)
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22106
Little refugee, The
The author and his family nearly didn't make it to Australia. They escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat, surviving a dangerous journey, with murderous pirates and terrifying storms. Life in suburban Australia was also hard for a small boy with no English and funny lunches. But, there was a loving extended family, lots of friends and always something to laugh about.
ISBN 9781742378329
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2011
Do, Anh & Do, Suzanne & Whatley, Bruce (ill)
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Ninja kid 10: Ninja heroes!
Nelson and Kenny are rehearsing for the school play. But thanks to Grandma's new invention, they accidentally bring all the characters to life! Can they zap everyone back in their book before the whole town is overrun by a giant buzzing mosquito army?!
ISBN 9781761120497
Series Ninja kid series (6 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2023
Do, Anh & Emdin, Anton (ill)
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WeirDo
My parents could have given me any first name at all, like John, Kevin, Shmevin, anything. Instead, I'm stuck with the worst name since Mrs Face called her son Bum. Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy.
ISBN 9781742837581
Series WeirDo series (1 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 10: Messy weird
The Do family has a messy new house to clean up! Weir, Bella and Henry decide to do some extra work to earn pocket money. But can they handle wild lawns, dirty dishes and a vacuum cleaner explosion? It won't be easy...but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781742768045
Series WeirDo series (10 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 11: Splashy weird
The school swimming carnival is on and Weir isn't looking forward to ANY of it! Not the TINY cozzies! Or getting water UP HIS NOSE! And especially not the RACING! Can Weir win for his team? It won't be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781742993751
Series WeirDo series (11 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 12: Hopping weird!
Mum's got a cool new job at the animal hospital... but now Weir's house is like a ZOO! How can Bella and Weir help look after all the animals AND finish their school project?! It won't be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781742997926
Series WeirDo series (12 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 13: Weirdomania!
What's a sheep's best wrestling move? The LAMB CHOP! Everyone is going nuts for WRESTLE-CRAZIA - the coolest wrestling show around! Can Weir come up with an awesome idea to WIN tickets for his whole family to see the show? It wont be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781742997933
Series WeirDo series (13 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 14: Vote Weirdo
Its time to vote! Weir Do is in the running for class captain... but will an EPIC HAIR DISASTER destroy his chances of winning?! It wont be easy... but it will be funny!
ISBN 9781743836668
Series WeirDo series (14 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 15: Planet weird
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEE! Not only is it PLANET DAY, it's also Weir Do's BIRTHDAY! And his party's going to be so HUGE you'll see it from space! It won't be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781743836675
Series WeirDo series (15 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 16: Tasty weird
The Cook-Off is on! Weir and his friends have their eyes on the prize -- a trip to Queen Bubblegum's LOLLY FACTORY! Will the battle be a piece of cake?! It won't be easy... but it will be funny!
ISBN 9781760974657
Series WeirDo series (16 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 17: Spinning weird
LET'S GO, LIONS! Weir and his basketball team REALLY want to WIN! But Bella and Henry's ALLEY-OOP is more of an ALLY-OOPS! Toby's DUNK is more of a CLUNK! And Weir's free throw is more of an OH NO! Can their new teacher Miss Carroll help out?! It won't be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
ISBN 9781760979027
Series WeirDo series (17 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 18: Weird history!
Weir and his friends have been busy working on stories for an awesome writing competition! Will mixing heroes with history help them win the prize?! Only time will tell! It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!
ISBN 9781761127397
Series WeirDo series (18 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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Weirdo 19: Cheesy weird
Say Cheese! Not only is it school photo day, but there are try-outs for an ice-cream ad! Can Weir and his friends score the starring roles? Or will their TV dreams melt away?! It won't be easy ... but it will be funny!
ISBN 9781761127403
Series WeirDo series (19 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 2: Even weirder
It's not just Weir who's weird, it's his whole family. Not even their pet bird is normal. With a school trip to the zoo and Bella's birthday party coming up, Weir will have to try to keep cool. It won't be easy but it will be funny.
ISBN 9781743622711
Series WeirDo series (2 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 3: Extra weird
Dad's working on his cool dance moves for the local talent quest, while Weir's trying out for the school soccer team. It won't be easy but it will be funny.
ISBN 9781743627051
Series WeirDo series (3 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 4: Super weird
Our new puppy FiDo is perfect. He's super weird, just like us. Dad's training to become a firefighter, while Weir's busy with Pet Day.
ISBN 9781743629314
Series WeirDo series (4 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 5: Totally weird
The Camp Kangaroo Challenge is on and Weir's team is up against Bella and the new kid, who has the coolest name ever. It won't be easy but it will be funny.
ISBN 9781760155346
Series WeirDo series (5 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 6: Crazy weird
Things are getting weirdly crazy and crazy funny. Just when he thought he couldn't get weirder, Weir is back from the dentist and he's wearing braces. He can only imagine what Bella and his friends will think but it won't be good.
ISBN 9781760159085
Series WeirDo series (6 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 7: Mega weird
Life for WeirDo is mega busy. He's planning on making mega bucks from the Street Garage Sale plus he's helping Bella write a winning song. Then, there's that dusty dino bone in the corner.
ISBN 9781760159092
Series WeirDo series (7 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 8: Really weird
Grandma Do is visiting, just in time for Grandparents Day, a trip to the farm AND the school dance. Life is about to get REALLY weird for Weir Do... because Grandma Do is the weirdest one of all. It wont be easy... but it will be funny
ISBN 9781760276768
Series WeirDo series (8 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo 9: Spooky weird
Halloween's coming up, and Weir and Bella are busy working on their funny costumes! But will everything turn upside-down when WeirDo finds out his family is moving away! It won't be easy...but it will be funny!
ISBN 9781760276775
Series WeirDo series (9 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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WeirDo series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series WeirDo series (12 books)
Do, Anh & Faber, Jules (ill)
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22847
Ninja Kid 2: Flying ninja!
Nelson is your average school student hiding an incredible secret....he is a ninja! However, he must be the world's nerdiest ninja! And now, Nelson's hometown is threatened by an animal rampage and terrifying machines. To save his town, Nelson will need to use his new jet pack and some serious ninja skills. There's just one small problem...how will Nelson learn to fly when he is scared of heights?
ISBN 9781742999579
Series Ninja kid series (2 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 3: Ninja switch
Nelson can't wait for the athletics carnival. With his super powers he will be able to win all the events, but in a cruel twist of fate his powers get swapped with his grandma. How can he win when he runs like an old lady?
ISBN 9781760662820
Series Ninja kid series (3 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 4: Amazing ninja
The CIRCUS is coming to town, and NELSON and his friends have a chance to be part of the show! Nelsons AMAZING NINJA SKILLS will be PERFECT! But what will NINJA Nelson do when BIG TROUBLE arrives at the BIG TOP!
ISBN 9781760662837
Series Ninja kid series (4 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 5: Ninja clones
Nelson and Kenny have been CLONED! Robot Nelson and Robot Kenny are faster, smarter and better dancers! But when the clones spin out of control at school camp, can the REAL Nelson and Kenny SAVE THE DAY?
ISBN 9781743835128
Series Ninja kid series (5 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 6: Ninja giants
The fair is in town! Nelson and Kenny want to go on ALL the rides! But after testing Grandmas new invention, theyre suddenly TOO SMALL to go anywhere! Luckily, Nelson and Kenny have a plan to get TALLER again... way, WAAAAY TALLER!
ISBN 9781743835135
Series Ninja kid series (6 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 7: Ninja toys!
Grandma has invented the COOLEST thing ever - a GLOVE that can bring toys to life! But when the glove is stolen, Nelson and Kenny have to find a way to get it back... before a CRAZY TOY ARMY takes over the WHOLE TOWN!
ISBN 9781760974664
Series Ninja kid series (7 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 8: Ninja dogs
Something strange is going on... all the animals in town have DISAPPEARED! But with Grandma's latest invention, Nelson and Kenny can sniff out trouble by TURNING INTO DOGS! How will they find the pets when they can't stop PLAYING FETCH?!
ISBN 9781760979126
Series Ninja kid series (8 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid 9: Ninja fish
There's tickets to the amazing new aquarium up for grabs and Nelson and Kenny need to swim to win! But their swimming is so bad, they belong in the kiddie pool! Can Grandma's latest awesome invention help turn these ninja flops into ninja fish?!
ISBN 9781761120480
Series Ninja kid series (9 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Ninja kid: From nerd to ninja
When Nelson, a nerdy boy who lives in a junkyard, wakes up on his 10th birthday he discovers he can suddenly do things he has never done before. He finds out he is a Ninja and maybe the last one on earth. There must be some mistake!
ISBN 9781742993263
Series Ninja kid series (1 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & Ley, Jeremy (ill)
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Hotdog
Hotdog and his friends are going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find his missing mum. They'll climb to crazy heights to find her. But, they'll have to handle a dirty nappy and a karate-chopping rooster to find her.
ISBN 9781760279004
Series HotDog series (1 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2016
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Art time
Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie enter an art contest at the local museum. But what happens when someone steals the most famous painting in the world the Llama Lisa!? Can Hotdog and his friends chase down the robbers?
ISBN 9781743836521
Series HotDog series (8 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Beach time!
After weeks of wet weather, the sun is out! Hotdog and his friends are busting to get to the beach for some hot fun in the sand and surf! But will a toothache, an earache and an epic splinter RAIN on their plans!
ISBN 9781743837528
Series HotDog series (10 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Camping time
Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev are going CAMPING! There will be wood-chopping, campfire singalongs and an EPIC biscuit-eating competition. Its going to be awesome! Can Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev learn the skills they need to survive in the bush?
ISBN 9781742993768
Series HotDog series (5 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Circus time
Lizzie's joining the circus. Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzie's terrified of heights! She's going to be a clown- the funniest around! Hotdog and Kev can't wait to see the show. Will everything go to plan?
ISBN 9781760279028
Series HotDog series (3 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Game time!
Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev are training for GAME DAY! They want to win the big prize - an awesome trip to Rainbow Island! That's where Kev's mum lives! They'll need skill, speed and strength. Do they have what it takes to win?
ISBN 9781760279035
Series HotDog series (4 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Lolly time!
The lolly shop's having a contest to see who can come up with the best new candy! Meanwhile, it's Halloween and there's a ghost on the loose! Can Hot Dog and his friends create a winning treat and capture the spooky stranger?! It would be sweeeeeet!
ISBN 9781760979119
Series HotDog series (12 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Movie time!
Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie want to be MOVIE STARS! But first they'll have to try-out with all the other actors to find the perfect roles. Do Hotdog and his friends have what it takes to get the parts?
ISBN 9781742997872
Series HotDog series (6 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Party time
It's Kev's birthday, so Hotdog and Lizzie are throwing him a surprise party! There'll be cake, games and magic tricks! But will a rude rooster and a cranky donkey ruin the day?
ISBN 9781760279011
Series HotDog series (2 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Show time
Hotdog and his friends want to win the Toy Town Talent Show, but the competition is tough! Do they have what it takes to impress the crowd?
ISBN 9781742997889
Series HotDog series (7 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Snow time
Hotdog and his friends think they're headed for the hot sun and sand of Rainbow Island . . . but they end up in SNOWVILLE instead! Brrrrrr! Can they make the most of their icy holiday? And maybe even compete in the Snowville Games?
ISBN 9781743836538
Series HotDog series (9 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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Hotdog: Tool time!
Hotdog and his friends want to go to GRIZZNEY LAND, so they need to make money FAST! They decide to fix things with their tools! Will they nail it? Or will it be one AXE-ident after another?
ISBN 9781760979102
Series HotDog series (11 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
Do, Anh & McGuiness, Dan (ill)
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HotDog: Soccer time!
Hotdog and his friends are training for the Kicker Cup! But Hotdog has little legs and can't kick very far. Lizzie isn't much better. Kev can really boot a ball ... but can't control where it goes! Will their new Bounce Boots help kick the team to victory?!
ISBN 9781761127410
Series HotDog series (13 of 6)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
Do, Anh & McGuinness, Dan (ill)
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21153
Do you know about science?
Over 200 intriguing science questions - answered. This is the ideal science encyclopedia to help budding Einsteins ages 6 and up with their school and homework projects - as well as for parents who need to answer those tricky science questions.
ISBN 9780241318690
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2018
Topics / STEM /
Dodd, Emily
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Our rooster, Jack
The children tease Jack, the pet rooster, and complain about the way he chases and pecks them until the day Jack is no longer with them. A childhood recollection of an indigenous family.
ISBN 9780975686065
Publisher Indij Readers, 2004
Dodd-Farrawell, Kathryn & Russell, Jason
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Badly drawn dog
Badly drawn dog believes he's too scribbly and smudgy, and seeks out an artist to redraw him. But, each new drawing of him is not quite right. A delightful book about appearances and beauty being in the eye of the beholder.
ISBN 9780340878071
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2005
Dodson, Emma
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Cici: Truth in sight
Cici has a lot to figure out. She's learning how to make friends. She's learning how to be a better big sister. Oh, and she's learning how to use her fairy powers. Things look easy for Kendra, a popular girl at Cici's school. So when Cici finds Kendra's lost doll, she uses her magic to play a trick; change the doll and Kendra changes too. It's only a joke but the changes could last forever if Cici doesn't learn to see the best in people.
ISBN 9781512411560
Publisher Graphic Universe, 2016
Topics / Graphic novels /
Doerrfeld, Cori & Page, Tyler (ill)
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Fairy tales
A beautiful collection of twelve, well-known classic fairytales from a wide range of cultures.
ISBN 9780744561159
Publisher Walker Books, 2000
Doherty, Berlie & Ray, Jane (ill)
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In the shadow of an elephant
One terrible night the ground rumbled and dark shapes appeared in the distance. A cracking sound tore through the air. Lualani's life was changed forever. 'Don't be afraid. I will look after you.' Jabari reached out his hand. A life-long friendship set on the edge of the African Savanna.
ISBN 9780648256311
Publisher Little Pink Dog Books, 2019
Donaghey, Georgie & Severgnini, Sandra (ill)
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Cook and the King, The
There once was a very hungry king who needed a cook like anything...but the king is very fussy, and none of the cooks he tries can make a dish that tastes just right. Then the most unlikely of chefs comes along: the shuffling, shaking Wobbly Bob. He's scared of everything, from catching fish to digging for potatoes. But can he convince the hungry king to give him the job?
ISBN 9781509813773
Publisher MacMillan, 2018
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Donaldson, Julia & Cobb, Roberts, David (ill)
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Charlie Cook's favourite book
A fun, entertaining stroll through eleven books woven into one. Charlie reads his favourite book, in which a character reads a favourite book, in which another character reads another favourite book.
ISBN 9781405034692
Publisher MacMillan, 2005
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel (ill)
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Ugly five, The
We're the ugly five, we're the ugly five. Everyone flees when they see us arrive. Meet Wildebeest and Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-faced Vulture and Marabou Stork. People call them the Ugly Five...but are they really?
ISBN 9781407174198
Publisher Scholastic UK, 2017
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel (ill)
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Mr Birdsnest and the house next door
Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door until mean Mr Birdsnest moves in and the garden is out of bounds. But when Granny goes missing, the children decide to go to the rescue even if it means going into Mr Birdsnest's house.
ISBN 9781742837109
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Donaldson, Julia & Shaw, Hannah (ill)
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Snake who came to stay, The
Mum has no peace when Holly opens her holiday home for pets. Guinea pigs, birds and Doris the snake take over the house. Then Doris goes missing.
ISBN 9781742837093
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Donaldson, Julia & Shaw, Hannah (ill)
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Bermuda triangle
A collection of scary, true stories about the mysterious vanishings of planes and ships in an area of the ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. Lots of interesting fact-finding with difficult vocabulary explained.
ISBN 9780751362664
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2000
Donkin, Andrew
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Super Fly: Super Fly vs Furious Flea
It's not easy to be thwarted by Super Fly twice, but Crazy Cockroach isn't giving up on his plans to take over the world. And his latest plan is truly evil: to turn Super Fly's loyal sidekick, Fantastic Flea, against him! It's always been Super Fly and Fantastic Flea versus the baddies, but what will happen when it's Super Fly versus Furious Flea? Is this the end for our dynamic duo and the human world as we know it? Stay tuned!
ISBN 9781619633841
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2016
Doodler, Todd H
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Birds
Factual information about birds with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405306782
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2004
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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Castle and knight
The exciting world of castles and knights from epic sieges to dramatic combat, with thrilling jousts and lavish banquets.
ISBN 9781405309837
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2006
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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Earth
From vicious volcanoes to wondrous waterfalls, the terror and beauty of Earth is shown in all its glory. Contains fascinating factual information about the earth with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9780756610692
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2005
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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Invention
Contains fascinating factual information about inventions with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9780751364897
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2003
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101547
Mammal
Contains fascinating factual information about mammals with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9780751364767
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2003
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101543
Ocean
Contains fascinating factual information about oceans with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405304719
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2004
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101539
Pirate
Contains fascinating factual information about pirates with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9780789460240
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2001
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101542
Plant
From carnivorous plants to the smallest seeds, discover the wonderful world of plant life. Contains fascinating factual information about plants with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405305983
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2005
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101549
Pyramid
Contains fascinating factual information about pyramids with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9780756602864
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2004
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101546
Rainforest
Take a walk on the wild side and experience the wonders of the rainforest. Contains fascinating factual information about rainforests with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405304702
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2004
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101552
Reptiles
Contains fascinating factual information about reptiles with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405306812
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2004
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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101544
Rocks and minerals
Contains fascinating factual information about rocks and minerals with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405323826
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2007
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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Weather
Contains factual information about the weather with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405315227
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2006
Dorling Kindersley (pub)
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Most loved monster
Mama loves all her little monsters no matter how disgusting their personal habits or special talents are. Hair balls wrapped in seaweed are pretty disgusting.
ISBN 9780143501596
Publisher Penguin, 2004
Downey, Lynn & Davis, Jack E (ill)
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Tigress
A beautifully told nature story about a tigress and her cubs, with lots of true facts about tigers. When a tigress runs her strong muscles 'ripple her body like wind on water' and tiger cubs have loose skin on their necks for a reason.
ISBN 9781406312942
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2008
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Dowson, Nick & Chapman, Jane (ill)
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Tracks of a panda
High on a mist-wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pink and impossibly small. The bamboo patch they need for food is dying and, as soon as her baby is old enough, they must seek a new home, sleeping in trees and swimming across icy streams along the way. Follow one of nature's most magnificent and endangered species on its search for a safe habitat.
ISBN 9780763647377
Series Nature storybooks series (23 books)
Publisher Walker Books, 2010
Dowson, Nick & Yu Rong
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True stories of Everest adventures
The Peak of Mount Everest, the highest place in the world, holds a special fascination for climbers. Over a thousand people have reached it but the frozen bodies that litter its slopes tell another tale of tragedy, misfortune and reckless ambition.
ISBN 9781474948142
Series Young reading series 4 (99 books)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2018
Dowswell, Paul
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6267
True stories of Polar adventures
Guarded by frozen seas and vast fields of snow and ice, the North and South Poles are no place for humans, as the explorers who set out to unearth their secrets found out... Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book is ideal for newly independent readers who prefer fact to fiction. Includes links to websites to find out more.
ISBN 9781474948135
Series Young reading series 4 (99 books)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2018
Dowswell, Paul
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9472
Usborne first encyclopaedia of space, The
The fascinating world of space is presented for young children with easy to read font, simple text and vividly-coloured illustrations and photographs.
ISBN 9780746041864
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2001
Dowswell, Paul
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5898
When a Zeeder met a Zyder
An uplifting story in verse about two unusual characters who set out to find someone similar to themselves. They cross paths several times and eventually decide to help each other on their quests. A surprising friendship results.
ISBN 9780552552134
Publisher Corgi Books, 2007
Doyle, Malachy & Stewart, Joel (ill)
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13663
Isador Brown's strangest adventure of all
Isador Brown's friend, Julie, is trying to find her lost parents and has many adventures along the way.
ISBN 9780141309279
Series Aussie bites (84 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2003
Dubosarsky, Ursula
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8533
Tibby's leaf
In Australia, during the First World War, Tibby feels like everything is going wrong. Her big brother Clarence is all grown up and doesn't want to play with her any more. Clarence says there aren't any pixies, except in books, but Tibby knows she saw something in the bush, peering out from behind a leaf.
ISBN 9781876944681
Series Making tracks (15 of 17)
Publisher National Museum of Australia Press, 2008
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Bray, Peter (ill)
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705141
Midnight at the library
A story of a little gold book, written long ago, and the journey it takes over the years before arriving at its new home in the library.
ISBN 9780642279316
Publisher National Library of Australia, 2018
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Brooks, Ron (ill)
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Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series
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Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (6 books)
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
No book cover.
23357
Dismal daffodil, The
Coco has an awful eeking feeling. Behind the garden walls of Buenos Aires' fabled Japanese garden, a daffodil is drooping. The guinea pig in charge wants Coco to investigate as he's convinced someone in his beautiful garden is up to no good.
ISBN 9781743319505
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (4 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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1962
Looming lamplight, The
Coco Carlomagno, the well-respected, if somewhat easily startled, Chief of Police, has run into an unusually difficult problem. From his office high in the Obelisco, Buenos Aires' tallest building, he can see a light turn off and on. The Chief thinks it's a message. If so, he will have to work out how to decode it.
ISBN 9781743312599
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (2 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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1257
Missing mongoose, The
Carlomagno, the chief of police in Buenos Aires, has an emergency on his hands when a mongoose vanishes from the zoo. He calls on his brainy cousin Alberta to help him crack the case.
ISBN 9781743312605
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (3 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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1064
Perplexing pineapple, The
Coco Carlomagna, the guinea pig, is chief of police in Buenos Aires and he is startled to see a flying pineapple pass by his window. He wonders if his office is haunted. Along comes his cousin Alberta to help solve the mystery of the perplexing pineapple.
ISBN 9781743312575
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (1 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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17914
Quivering quavers, The
Coco is the well-respected, if somewhat easily startled, Chief of Police in Buenos Aires. Alberta is his more sensible cousin. Together they crack the cases that confound this puzzling city. Coco Carlomagno is trying to avert a national disaster. La Bella Cucharita, the highly strung world-famous opera singer, is due to make her return to the stage after an unfortunate nerve-wracking incident- but a strange message has her rattled. Who on earth would send La Bella Cucharita mysterious notes on the eve of such an eagerly awaited performance? Luckily Coco is on the case, and with a little help from his logic-loving cousin Alberta, he can discover just who is behind the quivering quavers.
ISBN 9781743319512
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (6 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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1411
Talkative tombstone, The
Coco Carlomagno is the well-respected, if somewhat easily startled, Chief of Police in Buenos Aires. Alberta is his more sensible cousin. Coco's nerves are all a-jangle. Deep in a cemetery in Buenos Aires, the tomb of the famous, much-lamented tango singer, Anibal Manzana, has everyone baffled. It is talking. They must try to unravel this ghostly riddle.
ISBN 9781743319529
Series Cryptic casebook of Coco Carlomagno series (5 of 6)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Denton, Terry (ill)
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660123
Ask Hercules Quick
The box of magic tricks in the shop window was expensive and Hercules Quick did not have enough money in his piggy bank to buy it. What he needed was a job. Hercules certainly had plenty of neighbours who needed his help from babysitting to singing and even finding lost ping pong balls. He even got a bonus in the form of a tadpole named Sylvie. Despite all of his hard work, Hercules still did not have enough money but he realised that real magic doesn't need to come out of a box of magic tricks!
ISBN 9781760296827
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2019
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Joyner, Andrew (ill)
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66990
Jerry
Jerry, the big white horse that lives in a field near Martha's school, is old and cranky, and doesn't like being patted. But, in her dreams, Martha sees him quite differently.
ISBN 9780143303022
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2008
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Mullins, Patricia (ill)
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687222
March of the ants, The
What would you take on an adventure with you? The ants are preparing to march, and every ant packs something practical, but one ant chooses to take a book ... what good will that be on a long journey? Join Australian Children's Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky to find out! This story is also available to download from the ACLF website and you can read along with Ursula as she shares her story with us. https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au/read-with-ursula
ISBN 9780852295229
Publisher Book Trail Press, 2020
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Riddle, Tohby (ill)
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2294
Cubby house, The
Becky has great ideas for cubby houses but they never seem to work out. Midge has moved in next door and Becky gets her to help. But, Midge just sits quietly, waiting for the cubby to be ready. One day, Midge invites Becky to her house and, in the backyard, there is a beautiful cubby that looks like a real house. Becky is impressed but there is something more exciting out the window.
ISBN 9780143303800
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2009
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill)
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54112
Deep end, The
Becky can't go up a class at swimming lessons unless she can get over her fear of the deep end. Becky tackles all her problems cheerily, including understanding what her baby brother is saying.
ISBN 9780143305279
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2010
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill)
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22913
Puppet show, The
Becky can't wait to put on her puppet show but her little brother isn't quite so sure. But, Becky has even thought of a surprise ending.
ISBN 9780143301776
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2006
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill)
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4595
Two gorillas, The
Becky has two toy gorillas that are very scary, until they have their first bath.
ISBN 9780141307961
Series Aussie nibbles (51 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2000
Dubosarsky, Ursula & Vane, Mitch (ill)
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1324
Ava adds
Ava loves playing shops. Can she get Billy to buy anything.
ISBN 9780734414007
Series Ava adds series (1 of 4)
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill)
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Ava adds series
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Series Ava adds series (4 books)
Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill)
No book cover.
1802
Ethan eats
Ethan eats everything except peas. What will he do when there's nothing else to eat.
ISBN 9780734413987
Series Ava adds series (3 of 4)
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill)
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1812
Rory rides
Rory's bike has big yellow wheels, a bell ... and training wheels. Can he learn to ride without them.
ISBN 9780734413994
Series Ava adds series (2 of 4)
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill)
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1729
Violet vanishes
Violet loves watching magic tricks. But when her mum takes her to see a magician, Violet becomes the star of the show.
ISBN 9780734413970
Series Ava adds series (4 of 4)
Publisher Hachette Children's Books, 2013
Dubosarsky, Ursula & White, Annie (ill)
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4811
Cyclones and shadows: Stories from up north
From an awesome sports car to a terrifying cyclone, from magical creatures to a haunted mango tree, these tales from up north are an enjoyable collection of well-written short stories full of fun, adventure and magic.
ISBN 9781925164763
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2017
Dudgeon, Laura & Dudgeon, Pat & Dudgeon-Swift, Sabrina & Oxenham, Darlene
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846137
Cookie
Cookie loves lots of things like smelly smells, chewy things and Girl. Cookie and Girl play together and learn to make each other happy.
ISBN 9781925820959
Publisher EK Books, 2021
Duff, Isabelle & Crispe, Susannah (ill)
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2834
Cat
Sometimes this adventurous cat is the victim and sometimes it is the victor. The story is told through the illustrations more than the words with lots of humour. A great book for reading the pictures.
ISBN 9781876288808
Publisher Working Title Press, 2007
Dumbleton, Mike & Smith, Craig (ill)
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778
Arthur's dream boat
Arthur has an amazing dream about a pink and green boat with a striped mast. He can't wait to tell his family about it. But when he tries, no one (not even the dog) is interested in listening. In fact, they don't even notice when the very same boat gradually appears on his head, growing larger and larger by the minute.
ISBN 9781406344622
Publisher Walker Books, 2012
Dunbar, Polly
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9473
Sea turtles
Simple, clear descriptions of the seven different species of sea turtles that live in the world's oceans including information on their diet, habitat, appearance and life cycle.
ISBN 9780734401434
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2000
Dunbier, Sally
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14911
Collecting colour
Rose and her friend, Olive, love going bush in Arnhem Land to collect 'colour' and pandanus leaves for weaving baskets, bags and mats.
ISBN 9780734410221
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Dunstan, Kylie
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2063
This way up
Grace and her parents are returning home, to a home she only just remembers, of a swing in her backyard, the warm hugs of grandparents and friends playing in her backyard. Will it all be waiting for her at home.
ISBN 9781922081223
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2013
Dunstan, Kylie
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