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Chocolate factory ghost, The
Archie McBudge has just inherited a fortune, a huge house and a chocolate factory. But something suspicious is going on at the McBudge Confectionery Company. If Archie can't solve the mystery the factory will be shut down and his sweet fortune will be over. ISBN 9781408887066
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
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O'Connell, David & Powell, Claire (ill) |
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574
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Perfect puppy for me, The
A boy explores all the different types of dogs he knows that might be the perfect puppy for him. Some coarse language used in context. ISBN 9780142403358
Publisher Puffin USA, 2005
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O'Connor, Jane & Hartland, Jessie |
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41715
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Fancy Nancy
Meet Nancy who believes that more is always better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her parents and little sister, Jo Jo, a thing or two about being fancy. ISBN 9780060542092
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2005
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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11686
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Fancy Nancy and the butterfly birthday
Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. That's why she can't wait to go to her friend Bree's butterfly birthday party. It's going to be the fanciest party ever. But, when Nancy finds out she can't go because of her grandparent's fiftieth anniversary party on the same day, she is furious. Nancy feels she will never get over her disappointment. ISBN 9780007288779
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2010
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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2686
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Fancy Nancy and the fabulous fashion boutique
Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique. Here, you can find the fanciest, almost-new outfits, accessories, jewellery, and lots more. The fashion boutique is a huge success but it's also Nancy's little sister's birthday. And, when it starts to rain, the birthday party might be ruined. Nancy knows she has to come up with an idea, a brilliant one, and fast. ISBN 9780061235924
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2010
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585846
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Fancy Nancy and the fall foliage
Fancy Nancy loves fall -- the fashion, the weather, and especially the colours of the leaves! As Fancy Nancy helps Mum and Dad rake the leaves outside in Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage, she gets a stupendous idea to do something unique with the most beautiful leaves she finds. Join Nancy as she celebrates the changing of the seasons in this storybook adventure! ISBN 9780062086303
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperFestival, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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25190
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Fancy Nancy and the mermaid ballet
Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight. Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, could not be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it's all about mermaids and Fancy Nancy knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid. But, when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. When disaster strikes right before the big ballet, someone steps in to steal the spotlight. ISBN 9780061703812
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2012
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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28876
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Fancy Nancy and the posh puppy
When her family decides to get a dog, Fancy Nancy is certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon, a small, delicate, fluffy dog, is the ultimate accessory. But, Fancy Nancy's family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous. ISBN 9780060542139
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2007
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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2680
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Fancy Nancy and the wedding of the century
Not only does Nancy help out the bride, she also gets to attend a fabulous party reception. Nancy will discover how truly special even the simplest wedding can be. ISBN 9780062083197
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2014
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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21911
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Fancy Nancy aspiring artist
It's holiday time and Nancy is feeling glum because her best friend, Bree, is out of town. When her mum brings home a brand-new set of glitter markers, Nancy puts her trademark flair to creative use and devotes herself to becoming a serious artist (or artiste, as the French say). After all, everything about being an artist is fancy, fancy, fancy, especially when inspiration strikes. ISBN 9780061915260
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2011
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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33426
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Fancy Nancy explorer extraordinaire
In their exclusively glamorous Explorers' Club, Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, set out to explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, leaves, birds and, of course, butterflies. With recipes for pinecone bird feeders, extra-fancy lemonade, an official club bird and an exclusive map of the territory, Fancy Nancy is one Explorer Extraordinaire. ISBN 9780061684869
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2010
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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5618
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Fancy Nancy fanciest doll in the universe
Fancy Nancy's little sister, JoJo, can be naughty and a real pest at times. When JoJo draws a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier, Nancy is livid. Even worse, it's in permanent marker so will never come out. When her mother suggests a fancy doll party, Nancy is excited to accept. But, the doll drama isn't yet over. ISBN 9780007466054
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2013
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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33559
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Fancy Nancy poet extraordinaire
Fancy Nancy Clancy is so poetic, even her name rhymes. And, with limericks, couplets, free verse and more, poetry is plenty fancy. So, when her teacher gives Nancy and her classmates an assignment to come up with their very own poems, Nancy is determined to write one that is superb. But, first, Nancy needs an idea and she's having trouble. ISBN 9780061896439
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2010
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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9153
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Fancy Nancy Saturday night sleepover
When Nancy's parents go away overnight, she and her little sister, JoJo, get to sleep over at Mrs. DeVine's house. JoJo is a little nervous about sleeping at someone else's house. Luckily, Nancy is an expert on sleepovers and can help prepare her little sister. The big night arrives and JoJo and Nancy have a blast at Mrs. DeVine's. But, when it's time for bed, it turns out Nancy isn't as prepared as she thought. Good thing there is nothing better than a sister to make you feel better. ISBN 9780007560905
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2016
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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Fancy Nancy 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
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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21370
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Fancy Nancy stellar stargazer
Fancy Nancy thinks that everything in the sky is simply stellar, from the sun and the moon to the stars and their constellations (that's a fancy word for the shapes that stars make). So, nothing could make her happier than a special sleepover under the stars with her dad and her little sister, JoJo. Together, they wish on stars, moon bathe and even eat astronaut ice cream. But, Fancy Nancy faces a real challenge when rain clouds cover up the stars. ISBN 9780061915239
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2011
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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28877
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Fancy Nancy tea parties
You're invited to join in the fun with hostess extraordinaire, Fancy Nancy. With a little imagination, you too can create an exquisite tea party that is perfect for your friends and family. ISBN 9780061801747
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2009
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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5270
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Fancy Nancy's favorite fancy words
Fancy Nancy thinks that words are simply fascinating. She wonders why people say beautiful when there are fancy words like gorgeous and glamorous. Instead of hello, try bonjour, which is French and so much fancier. An umbrella will keep you dry but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star. ISBN 9780061549236
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2008
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585863
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Fancy Nancy: 5-Minute Fancy Nancy Stories
The collection includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite stories: Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, LATE Night Fancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Donts Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl Fancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand Palaces Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day Fancy Nancy: My Family History Fancy Nancy: Spring Fashion Fling Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish ISBN 9780062412164
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperFestival, 2015
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585859
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Fancy Nancy: Candy bonanza
Join Fancy Nancy in a fabulous Halloween storybook adventure! ISBN 9780062269584
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperFestival, 2015
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585879
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Fancy Nancy: It's backward day!
Why is everything topsy-turvy today? It's Backward Day at Fancy Nancy's school! Everyone is dressed for the occasion. When Ms. Glass can't think of any more backward ideas for the class, Nancy comes up with the perfect way to celebrate the day. Beginning readers will laugh along as Nancy and her friends do everything backward in this Fancy Nancy Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. ISBN 9780062269829
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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5711
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Fancy Nancy: Oodles of kittens
It is raining cats and dogs, when all of a sudden, Nancy hears a strange sound coming from outside! Nancy and Bree decide to investigate, and what do they find? Lo and behold! It's oodles of adorable kittens! Oodles is fancy for a lot. After finding some of the kittens good homes, Nancy and Bree each get to keep one for themselves. That is until Nancys new kitten meets her posh pup, Frenchy. Will Nancys two pets ever get along? Will Nancy be able to love them both the same? ISBN 9780007560936
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2018
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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10827
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Fancy Nancy: Ooh la la it's beauty day
Fancy Nancy has created a super-deluxe beauty day for her mum's birthday. It's a pampering paradise, right in the backyard. With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colourful nail polish and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mum a total makeover. She even treats her to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But, suddenly, the pampering goes too far. ISBN 9780061915253
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2010
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585836
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Fancy Nancy: Sand castles and sand palaces
It's the best day ever when Mum takes Fancy Nancy and her friends to the beach! They spend the whole day building the most magnificent sand palace imaginable, but when the tide comes in what will happen to their beautiful creation? Join Nancy as she discovers how the beach is full of spectacular surprises! ISBN 9780062269546
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperFestival, 2014
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585878
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Fancy Nancy: Saturday night sleepover
Nancy and JoJo are having a sleepover -- and it's JoJo's first one ever! JoJo's a little nervous about sleeping away from home, but luckily big sister extraordinaire Nancy is there to put her mind at ease. Nancy is an expert at sleepovers.But when bedtime rolls around, it turns out it's Nancy who might not be as prepared as she thought ISBN 9780007560912
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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2684
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Fancy Nancy: splendiferous Christmas
Christmas presents are so fancy. Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles. After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la. This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She's bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But, her plans may not be quite as splendiferous as Nancy imagines. ISBN 9780061235900
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, UK, 2011
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585852
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Fancy Nancy: Super secret surprise party
Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party -- that means it's top secret! Together Nancy and her friends prepare the treats and decorate the classroom for the party. Everything has to be kept super secret. Even the cupcakes have a surprise inside! Will you be able to guess who the party is for? Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight as they join Nancy in planning a fabulous surprise in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read Super Secret Surprise Party. ISBN 9780062269799
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585882
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Fancy Nancy: The worst secret keeper ever
JoJo is telling all Nancy's secrets-she just can't help it! Nancy begins to think she's the worst secret keeper ever. But when Bree comes over to watch a movie that only Nancy has seen before, Nancy realises it's very hard to keep a secret. Could it be that maybe JoJo isn't the worst secret keeper, after all? Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in this sweet story about understanding and the love between siblings. ISBN 9780062269607
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2016
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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585883
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Fancy Nancy: Time for puppy school
Ooh la la -- school starts soon! Fancy Nancy can't wait to go back, but she'll miss Frenchy very much. Nancy's loved playing with her favorite puppy all summer, but sometimes Frenchy can be a bit naughty. When she gets into trouble one too many times, the Clancys decide that it's time for Frenchy to go to school, too -- puppy school! But will Frenchy change her doggy ways? Beginning readers will love joining Nancy and Frenchy as they get ready for school in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read. ISBN 9780062377869
Series
Fancy Nancy series
(16 books)
Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books, 2017
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O'Connor, Jane & Preiss Glasser, Robin (ill) |
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18707
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Left Shoe and the foundling
Left Shoe Sandburrow is a young seadog living in a seashore village. Seadogs are always born in pairs and, sadly, Left Shoe's sister died at birth. Left Shoe feels the loss deeply as the only unpaired seadog in the village. When a giant squid stops the seadogs sailing or beachcombing, which are their means of survival, Left Shoe, an unlikely hero, confronts the squid. ISBN 9781405036887
Series
Seadog adventure series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Dowd, Annie |
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35566
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Marigold and the dark
It's nearly a year since Marigold was rescued by Left Shoe and she is happily part of the Sandburrow family. Only two things trouble her, her poor eyesight and fear of the dark. An encounter with a goanna helps Marigold to face her fear. ISBN 9781405036894
Series
Seadog adventure series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2005
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Dowd, Annie |
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8428
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Sea Gem and the land of ice
A message in a bottle provokes a vision that deeply disturbs Sea Gem. It prompts her to take a long and dangerous voyage to the land of ice to find the young seadog she thinks needs help. She encounters a menacing predator and also gains the courage to be herself. ISBN 9781405037549
Series
Seadog adventure series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2006
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Dowd, Annie |
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Seadog adventure 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
Seadog adventure series
(4 books)
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O'Dowd, Annie |
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35642
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Tumblegrass and the bushfire
Tumblegrass is in big trouble. He was supposed to be looking after his little sister, Cotton Reel, but she is missing. A bushfire is coming and Tumblegrass must find Cotton Reel before all is lost. ISBN 9780330423885
Series
Seadog adventure series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2008
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Dowd, Annie |
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28004
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New kid, The: Unpopular me
No-one enjoys being the new kid at school and Sam is no different. He doesn't set out to be the uncool new kid and has plans to be the most popular kid in the school after moving from Adelaide to Canberra. This book is hilarious with tales of lonely losers, frog underpants, fireworks and bad boys. ISBN 9781760554255
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2018
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Loghlin, James & Martin, Matthew (ill) |
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641260
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New kid, The: Very unpopular me
Sam finally got what he wanted - he is popular! He owns the school's most wanted marble! Then things start to go wrong. He gets a baby sister, somehow he ends up being the teacher's pet and his popularity drops faster than a tomato in a lift. How will he get it back and more importantly does he really want it? ISBN 9781760554835
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2019
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Loghlin, James & Martin, Matthew (ill) |
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20899
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Great race, The
Lever Lapin is a world famous runner, living a celebrity lifestyle. Nate Tortoise is a simple fellow, who just wants to eat in peace at his favourite restaurant. Fed up with Lever's bragging and the intrusion into his life, Nate is overheard muttering that he could beat Lever in a race. So, the challenge is on. ISBN 9780802723574
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2011
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O'Malley, Kevin |
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9527
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Raised by Frank
Frank was a busy cat. After all, he had two kids to raise. You see their parents went away, thinking their Aunt was looking after the children, but their Aunt thought their Uncle was. Poor Frank. ISBN 9780734403575
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 2002
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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O'Neill, Dave & Morris, Kiran (ill) |
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647166
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Polonius the pit pony
When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he's worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travellers. Although he enjoys the freedom and the fresh air that their lifestyle offers, he wishes he could give something back to the family in return.When the chance arrives for him to do something to help, he rises to the challenge! ISBN 9781786281852
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2018
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O'Neill, Richard & Parker Thomas, Feronia (ill) |
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7923
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Yokki and the Parno Gry
When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Romani tale. ISBN 9781846439261
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2016
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O'Neill, Richard & Quarmby, Katharine & Nelissen, Marieke (ill) |
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12743
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Ossiri and the bala mengro
A traveller girl named Ossiri makes her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. Although she plays enthusiastically, it makes a terrible noise. Ignoring warnings not to wake the ogre in the hills, Ossiri climbs away from the camp to practise. Her playing awakens the ogre but his reaction is not what she expects. ISBN 9781846439247
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd, 2016
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O'Neill, Richard & Quarmby, Katharine & Tolson, Hannah (ill) |
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9395
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Church mice in action, The
The Church Mice are involved in one of their madcap schemes to earn money by entering Sampson in cat shows. Unfortunately, Sampson gets kidnapped by a couple of criminals on a tandem bike and the mice have to go to his rescue. ISBN 9780333493366
Publisher Pan Macmillan London, 1997
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Oakley, Graham |
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9396
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Church mice take a break, The
The church mice become stowaways but things go wrong when they find themselves stranded, alone, miles from home. The weather breaks and they almost give up hope of getting back until they find a fossil which holds the answer. ISBN 9780340727881
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton, 2000
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Oakley, Graham |
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67324
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Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters
Prior to becoming the United States President, Barack Obama wrote a tribute to thirteen ground-breaking Americans and the ideals that shaped their nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children. ISBN 9780375835278
Publisher Knopf Publishing Group, 2010
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Obama, Barack & Long, Loren (ill) |
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6939
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Pup patrol: Bush rescue
James and Stamp, the border collie, have a new friend, Ace, a dog of mixed breed. No one has taught Ace any manners. It's up to James and Stamp to show her how to behave, if only she would listen. When Daisy Ado the Cockatoo flies in, James decides to return her to her owner. But, there's a bushfire coming and the local vet has his hands full. James, Stamp and Ace must try to save all the pets in Jasper. ISBN 9781743623008
Series
Pup patrol series
(2 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Odgers, Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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3041
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Pup patrol: Outback rescue
Stamp, Ace and James are on the road again and headed up to the Gulf of Carpentaria. But, after all the rain from Cyclone Julia, some of the roads have flooded. The outback can be a strange and lonely place. When James takes a detour, they come across an abandoned car. Stamp, Ace and James wonder who owns the car and whether they need help. ISBN 9781743623022
Series
Pup patrol series
(4 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Odgers, Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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11337
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Pup patrol: Farm rescue
Stamp, the border collie, is having a pawfectly wonderful time travelling the country with James. Then, it starts to rain and rain and rain. The river is rising and James and Stamp must try to help the folk at Pepper Plains Farm. ISBN 9781743622995
Series
Pup patrol series
(1 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Odgers, Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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18642
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Pup patrol: Storm rescue
Stamp, James and Ace are in the tropical north of Australia, ready to enter the Great Atherton K9 Festival. But, there are storm clouds on the horizon, a cyclone is coming. The whole town has been evacuated. Well, maybe not everyone. ISBN 9781743623015
Series
Pup patrol series
(3 of 4)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2015
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Odgers, Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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Jack Russell, dog detective 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
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(12 books)
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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30214
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Jack Russell, dog detective: dog den mystery
When someone steals an old boot, Jack doesn't care. But, when someone steals his squeaker bone, then his blanket and then Red's ball, Jack does care and sets out to find who is the thief of Doggeroo. ISBN 9781933605180
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(1 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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40407
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Jack Russell, dog detective: fowl play
Auntie Tidge and her friends buy some chooks. When you mix fowls and dogs, you get pan-dog-monium with added hen-sterics. When the chooks are attacked, the dogs are blamed but Jack's super-sniffer detects something strange in the air. ISBN 9781741691009
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(9 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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8948
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Jack Russell, dog detective: Inspector Jacques
Jack is not impressed when he meets Inspector Jacques, a French dog detective who tries to solve human crimes. When Jacques and his person accuse Sarge of being an art thief, it's up to Jack to solve the mystery. ISBN 9781741694406
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(11 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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21729
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the awful pawful
When Jack and Foxie return from vacation, they can tell that something terrier-able is wrong in Doggeroo. All the dogs are hiding under their beds. It's a case for the dog with the nose that knows. But soon, Jack is hiding under his bed too. ISBN 9781933605531
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(5 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2006
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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22479
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the blue stealer
When someone starts stealing humans' special things, Sarge is on the case. But when dogs' special things, such as Foxie's old boot and the Squekes' plastic chop are stolen, that's a job for Jack Russell. ISBN 9781741691016
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(10 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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45205
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the buried biscuits
When two boys throw biscuits into Foxie's terrier-tory, Jack knows something strange is going on. He carries out jaw-rensic testing and discovers that there is a biscuit thief in Doggeroo and dogs are being blamed. ISBN 9781741690118
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(7 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2007
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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32196
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the ham heist
Jack's person, Sarge, is getting married. And that means a big party, with lots of food! All the dogs are excited, so when the ham for wedding party is stolen, Jack has plenty of canine suspects. ISBN 9781741696387
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(12 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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33269
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the kitnapped creature
Everything is fine in Doggeroo until Sarge falls ill. Someone is imprisoned in a horrible cage and it's up to Jack to resolve the case, as well as a moral dilemma or two. He wonders when Sarge will be back. ISBN 9781933605821
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(8 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2007
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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45165
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the lying postman
There's a new postman in Doggeroo and he doesn't know the rules of the Postman Game. Not only does he accuse Foxie of biting him but he also calls Jack a mongrel. And, when Fat Molly Cat from the library comes to stay with Auntie Tidge, things don't get any better. ISBN 9781865047867
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(4 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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45210
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the mugged pug
The dogs of Doggeroo are mysteriously losing their collars. At first, Jack assumes they are being careless but it soon becomes obvious that there's more to it than that. Jack goes undercover as a careless, trusting dog to try and uncover the culprit but, no matter what he does, he can't seem to lose his collar. ISBN 9781865047850
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(3 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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45157
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the phantom mudder
All dogs like mud and all dogs like biscuits. These are facts. But, when mud and biscuits happen at the same time at the dog show, Jack knows there is skulldoggery in the air. He sets out to find out who is mudding the show dogs of Doggeroo. ISBN 9781933605197
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(2 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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16084
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Jack Russell, dog detective: the sausage situation
Foxie is on a diet and Jack has things on his mind. When Auntie Tidge takes delivery of boxes of sausages, Foxie is delighted until Caterina Smith takes them all away. Foxie is determined that Jack must solve the case of the stolen sausages but Jack, for once, isn't sure there even is a case. ISBN 9781865047881
Series
Jack Russell, dog detective series
(6 of 12)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2006
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Darrel & Sally & Dawson, Janine (ill) |
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5097
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Sleepless in space
As a result of Jed's grandad inventing the Starspinner Drive for spaceships, Jed finds himself on the way to the distant planet, Serendipity. Jed is supposed to sleep for a year. But one day, he wakes to find space pirates have taken over the ship. ISBN 9780864614186
Publisher Koala Books, 2002
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally |
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723944
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Aussie Kids: Meet Dooley on the Farm
Hi! I'm Dooley My cousin is visiting our farm. We'll swim in the river, feed the calves and collect berries. But best of all, we're going to sleep out in the barn! ISBN 9781760893682
Series
Aussie kids series
(99 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Booth, Christina |
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9608
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Ringmaster, The
The Galliano girl had always wanted to be in the circus like her dad. Convincing the principal and the other children, like 'the dancing daydream', to take her seriously and the pain of arthritis, are large obstacles to overcome. ISBN 9780864612304
Publisher Koala Books, 2000
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Stanley, David (ill) |
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Pearl 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
Pearl series
(5 books)
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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774464
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Pearl the adventurous unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet go on an adventure! When their umbrellas carry them all the way over to Sand Land, they have to avoid sandquakes, sandstorms and even quicksand. Can Pearl and her friends find their way home? Or will the mean, stinky gobble-uns find them first? ISBN 9781743837504
Series
Pearl series
(8 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2021
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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660362
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Pearl the brave unicorn
Pearl and Olive are planning a surprise party for Tweets birthday! But when Olive doesn't turn up to the party, Pearl and Tweet think something is wrong, Olive would never miss Tweets birthday! Can Pearl and Tweet find their friend in the snowy Sparkle Mountains before the smelly, mean gobble-uns do? ISBN 9781760664282
Series
Pearl series
(5 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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6225
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Pearl the flying unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet are on the hunt for glitter feathers! But they've blown all the way over to Gull Island. They use Olive's ogre-boat to reach the island, but rowing quickly behind them are three mean and stinky pirate gobble-uns! Can Pearl use her magic to save her friends in time? ISBN 9781742997322
Series
Pearl series
(2 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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760965
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Pearl the friendly unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet are playing a game in the meadow. When their ball bounces into a hole, they meet a lonely rock troll named Iggy. What happens when Iggy accidentally makes friends with three mean and hungry gobbleuns? Can Pearl and her friends help Iggy before it is too late? ISBN 9781760669294
Series
Pearl series
(7 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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638762
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Pearl the happy unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet go to a festival for ogres called Ogrefest! Pearl and Tweet dress up and have so much fun eating, singing and dancing... until a group of smelly gobble-uns crash the festival! Is the whole day ruined? Or can Pearl and her friends save Ogrefest? ISBN 9781760664275
Series
Pearl series
(4 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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663567
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Pearl the helpful unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet are busy flying their kite on the beach when they hear a call for help. Someone is stuck in the Bothering Bog! Can Pearl and her friends help them? Or will the stinky gobble-uns get to them first? ISBN 9781760669287
Series
Pearl series
(6 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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851971
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Pearl the lucky unicorn
When Pearl, Olive and Tweet find a leprechaun's lucky horseshoe, it looks like the good luck is rubbing off on Pearl. But what happens when the stinky gobble-uns snatch the horseshoe away? Will Pearl's good luck disappear forever? ISBN 9781743837511
Series
Pearl series
(9 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2022
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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569202
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Pearl the magical unicorn
Meet Pearl. She is a magical unicorn. But Pearl doesn't quite know how to use her magic. With the help of her friends, Tweet and Olive, can Pearl believe in her magical self? And what happens when Pearl and her friends stumble upon three naughty, stinky gobble-uns!? ISBN 9781742993133
Series
Pearl series
(1 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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6775
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Pearl the proper unicorn
Pearl, Olive and Tweet meet another unicorn! His name is Prince Percy and he is positively perfect in every way! But when mean, smelly gobble-uns take over the pond, can Prince Percy's perfect magic help them? Or will Pearl's magic be just what they need? ISBN 9781760661854
Series
Pearl series
(3 of 5)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Odgers, Sally & Thomas, Adele K (ill) |
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12771
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Wetlands
In the tropical north of Australia, magpie geese gather round a billabong. The land is dusty, the rivers have shrunk and the dry months drag on. At last the sky darkens and lightning and thunder appear, the much-needed rains begin. ISBN 9780733611971
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 2000
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Oktober, Tricia |
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2984
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Dreaming tree, The
Through free-verse and rhyming poems, celebrate the joy and freedom of being a child in the Australian landscape. ISBN 9781925059489
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2016
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Oliver, Jo |
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38147
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Pilgrim
Pilgrim is the name of a boat, built by the narrator's great-grandfather. The narrator, a small boy, tells the reader about his first journey to sea. He and his father rise early and make their preparations for the fishing trip. ISBN 9781921042850
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2008
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Oliver, Jo |
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16832
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Tatiara
In a sheltered bay, a girl and a seal become friends and, in time, healing comes to each of them. ISBN 9781921042225
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2010
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Oliver, Jo |
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1518
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Fox and fine feathers
The various birds of the forest floor, Lyrebird, Coucal, Pitta and Nightjar, have very different feather colours and sounds but they look out for danger and warn each other. When a hungry fox comes looking for food, only plain, dull Nightjar is watching. ISBN 9781862918061
Publisher Omnibus Books, 2009
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Oliver, Narelle |
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9569
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Hunt, The
At twilight, the mother tawny frogmouth owl goes hunting, looking for food for her chicks. Each tasty morsel she spies seems to disappear. A moth looks like the tree bark, a cricket like a curled leaf and you need to look very carefully to find them. ISBN 9780850917079
Publisher Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd, 1997
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Oliver, Narelle |
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4289
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Rock pool secrets
Nestling between rocks, hiding in the seaweed, lift the flap and discover many rock pool secrets. ISBN 9781922179357
Publisher Walker Books, 2017
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Oliver, Narelle |
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15137
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Chidi only likes blue: an African book of colours
Nneka's little brother, Chidi, is always saying his favourite colour is blue. Could it be that he just doesn't know any others? Nneka decides to teach him nine colours seen in their African village, from pink flowers to the yellow gari they eat. ISBN 9780711211674
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 1997
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Onyefulu, Ifeoma |
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12833
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Triangle for Adaora, A
Adaora won't eat her slice of paw-paw because she doesn't want to spoil the star shape in the middle. Her cousin offers to find her a triangle instead. As they go walking, they see all kinds of shapes. ISBN 9780711214675
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2001
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Onyefulu, Ifeoma |
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16716
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Kev and Borax
David is being bullied and he has had enough. When he wishes for a fairy godfather to help him, he gets Kev and Borax, who are not quite what he was expecting. David ends up solving his problems himself after surviving some dubious help. ISBN 9780143301431
Series
Aussie bites
(84 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2005
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Orman, Lorraine & Vane, Mitch (ill) |
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529
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Water witcher
It is hot and dry and everyone is thirsty. Dougy and his sisters hand water the baby animals on the farm and can't remember the last time it rained. Dougy dreams of being a water witcher like his grandfather. ISBN 9781921049514
Publisher Little Hare Books, 2006
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ormerod, Jan |
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18538
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Across the dark sea
Trung and his father are separated from his mother and sister while escaping from Vietnam to Australia. The story traces their dangerous journey and the difficulties they face as refugees assimilating into Australian society. While they want desperately to be reunited, they did not want Trung's mother and sister to travel to Australia on a leaky boat. ISBN 9781876944452
Series
Making tracks
(1 of 17)
Publisher National Museum of Australia Press, 2006
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Orr, Wendy |
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6281
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Dirt bikes
Christmas is coming up and the some of the children are waiting desperately as there are only three dirtbikes in their group and their own homemade track is waiting for them. ISBN 9780207188046
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1996
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy |
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992543
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Honey and the valley of horses
Fleeing a sick world, a family happen upon an enchanted valley of horses. Unable to leave, they live in paradise for seven years. Then Dad falls desperately ill and Honey must test her courage and resourcefulness to get help. Can she find a way back to the outside world, if it's still there? Readers will long remember this rich and enchanting adventure. ISBN 9781761068492
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2023
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy |
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18695
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Mokie and Bik
Mokie and Bik live on a boat with Laddie, the dog, Slow, the sleepy turtle, and Ruby who sings all day. Dad is on his ship at sea, Mum is busy arting. But, underfoot or overboard, the twins have twice as much fun as anyone else. ISBN 9781741145502
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2006
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy |
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9570
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Sally's painting room
Sally finds a wonderful, secret attic space in her busy house, away from the annoyance of brothers and sisters. Here she creates her own private studio to paint the pictures that dance and sing in her head. ISBN 9780864611109
Publisher Koala Books, 1999
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy & Bowles, Janice (ill) |
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9571
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Arabella
Matthew and his grandfather sail to his grandfather's island. They discover the love that can exist between a child and his grandfather, the beauty and ferocity of the sea and the joy and exhilaration of sailing, even in a wheelchair. ISBN 9780207199042
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 2000
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy & Gamble, Kim (ill) |
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5562
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Rescue on Nim's Island
Nim's father has invited scientists to the island to study algae and do some environmental experiments. Nim isn't keen on strangers roaming about her island but is pleased that her friend, Edmund, is coming to visit. When Nim discovers what some of the scientists are really interested in, she and the other children are in danger. Nim must protect herself, Edmund and her beloved island with its special treasures. ISBN 9781743316788
Series
Nim series
(3 books)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2014
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Orr, Wendy & Kelly, Geoff (ill) |
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670
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Ark in the park
The delightful story of Sophie, a lonely girl living in a big city, and her three secret wishes. Two of the wishes seem impossible but the third is, perhaps, not so impossible. ISBN 9780207176333
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1994
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy & Millard, Kerry (ill) |
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56247
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Nim at sea
Nim lives on an island with her father and a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie, and their new friend Alex Rover. Nim is as free as a bird and she wouldn't swap places with anyone. But, when Alex flies away in the seaplane, without saying goodbye, and Selkie is captured by villains from a cruise ship, Nim must risk everything to bring them back. Her dangerous rescue mission takes her far across the ocean. ISBN 9781741148619
Series
Nim series
(3 books)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2007
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy & Millard, Kerry (ill) |
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3143
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Nim's island
Nim lives on an island with her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie, a turtle called Chica and a satellite dish for her email. No-one else in the world lives quite like Nim and she wouldn't swap places with anyone. But, when Jack disappears in his sailing boat, and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And, she needs help from her friends, old and new. ISBN 9781741754735
Series
Nim series
(3 books)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2008
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Orr, Wendy & Millard, Kerry (ill) |
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1774
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Frank and the emergency joke
Frank, the class clown, can't laugh any more. His teacher told him to wipe the grin off his face just as the wind changed. Now his face will stay that way forever. ISBN 9780141308432
Series
Aussie bites
(84 books)
Publisher Penguin, 2000
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Oswald, Debra & Axelsen, Stephen (ill) |
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16238
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Frank and the secret club
Lewis and Frank decide to form a secret club with a special membership card, secret passwords that change every day and a secret code. At first, it's all great fun but, soon, everybody wants to join and Lewis and Frank find themselves in all sorts of trouble. ISBN 9780143301172
Series
Aussie bites
(84 books)
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2005
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Oswald, Debra & Martin, Matthew (ill) |
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804787
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Hike
In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive - and closer than ever - as they document their hike and take their place in family history. ISBN 9781406394351
Publisher Walker Books, 2020
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Oswald, Pete |
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2968
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Mrs Millie's painting
Mrs Millie loves to grow flowers but they never win any prizes, so she paints pictures of beautiful, exotic flowers instead. Suddenly her painting comes to life, and is trailing out the window leading to adventure. ISBN 9780733608827
Publisher Hodder Headline Australia Pty Ltd, 2003
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Australian author/Illustrator /
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Ottley, Matt |
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12225
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Pig tale
When two discontented pigs find a treasure chest in the orchard, they abandon their rural paradise for what they think will be a more luxurious life. ISBN 9780749702724
Publisher Egmont Childrens, 1990
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Oxenbury, Helen |
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9477
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Cars, trains and motorcycles
The basic scientific theory behind land transport with information on wheels, engines, suspension and steering. Plans and instructions for a working model car are included. Diagrams and cutaway artwork reveal how cars, trains and motorcycles work. ISBN 9780749647308
Publisher Watts Publishing Group, 2003
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Oxlade, Chris |
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22961
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Peg and Cat: The lemonade problem
It's a hot day, so what could be cooler than setting up a lemonade stand? When Peg needs some marbles to keep her special marble company, she and Cat decide to sell lemonade in exchange for ten marbles a cup. But the Teens have other ideas. Can they barter their way back into business - or will they end up totally freaking out? ISBN 9781536200614
Publisher Candlewick Press, 2018
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Oxley, Jennifer & Aronson, Billy |