Books with author Anna Fiendberg

Ariel had never met anyone who had returned from the Island. Still, her mother said it was a beautiful place, with shiny sand and ancient caves. There was some kind of school there, too, where characters went to learn their proper roles in life. But Concetta had always been a little vague... Deliberately, Ariel thought. Suspiciously.Ariel and Zed are both a bit weird. They're misfits, reluctant to be thrown together for the holidays. But when they reach the mysterious Island, they soon face dangerous adventures, strange new friends and surprising discoveries about themselves and each other - not to mention the secret of life.Winner of the Alan Marshall Award, 1993 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.'A rich and intricate story, full of humour, imaginative energy and good sense.' - Cathryn Crowe, The Courier-Mail'A deliciously clever trickle of humour running through sparkling prose.' - Karen Jameyson, The Horn Book

'Don't go near the lake, she waits there, under the water. When the sky is dark and the moon is full, the witch will come creeping...'Leo has heard the stories since he was a baby and now he's determined to find out if it's true. With his best friend, Merilee, he sets out to kill the superstitions that haunt his village. Leo is a wizard, like his great grandfather Illuminato, but there are sinister secrets at work against him. Will he have the power to withstand a raging force of evil more terrible than any legend?The Witch in the Lake is a magical adventure about challenging fear and finding courage to face the truth.

Jackson, a bona fide numbers freak, has never lived outside the city before. But his mother whisked them away to the suburbs after witnessing some after hours "dealing" at the casino she performed in, hoping they could just disappear. Soon, strange phone calls start making his mother nervous, a mysterious car keeps driving by their house, and a crazy driver almost runs him down. His new friend Asim recognizes these threatening tactics from his childhood as an enemy of Sadaam in Iraq. Still, Jackson is hoping to keep the growing danger a secret from his new girlfriend, Esmerelda. Until one night she disappears raising the stakes in a dangerous game where all bets are off.Prepared to be glued to your seat by this character-driven mystery novel filled with math, gangsters, and a just a touch of OCD.

'a fountain of power rose up and surged out through my eyes... I opened my fists to the sky and flames shot into the air.'When Roberto arrives in Italy from Australia he discovers dark family secrets: la magia, the power that is feared and suppressed, and a tragic story of love and icy revenge. Roberto has felt the power - his own power - burning through his fingertips. Angelica has it too. But together can they stop the curse spreading beyond their family and into the world?Power to Burn is a bewitching fantasy adventure in which Anna Fienberg reveals family life in all its drama and passion.Shortlisted for the 1996 NSW Premier's Literary Awards'Utterly compelling... a book to recommend, argue about and keep going back to' - Stephen Matthews'Magic is the theme... and it is magically told' - Robin Morrow, The Weekend Australian

Louis's best mates, Singo and Hassan, are into basketball and skateboarding, and his dad is into arm-wrestling. Dad wants to build Louis up with wrestling moves like the Walls of Jericho or the Five Star Frog Splash, but Louis is better at flexing words than flexing his muscles.This summer Louis is put to the test, starting with the Phenomenon of the broken mirror, leading to the Paralysing burglar incident, and finally the night when he comes face to face with Peril.It's a wild week when the friends hide a runaway girl named Cordelia in the backyard tent, Dad falls for Doreen, and Louis tries the Top Roll Move on a big burly burglar.Louis Beside Himself is a Hilarious and Companionable story about losing your words, finding your courage and arm-wrestling your way out of big trouble.

Will could walk a tightrope and juggle bananas as he went. "One day you'll be the star of a circus," his mother told him. "But until then, you must be a secret." For each year pirates came to the islands to steal young boys for their crew. And if that happened to you, well, you may as well kiss your life goodbye. So what's a young lad to do when his mother disappears and pirates arrive at his door? Will takes courage from a crazy truth-telling parrot, and his mother's advice: "Keep putting one foot in front of the other and your eyes on the prize." But will this be enough to survive the perils at sea? And will that infuriatingly polite boy called Horrendo finally tip the balance? A high-seas pirate adventure about finding the most precious treasure of all.

From the author of the classic Tashi series, a hilarious story about losing your words, finding your courage, and arm-wrestling your way out of big trouble Louis's best friends, Singo and Hassan, are into basketball and skateboarding, and his dad is into arm-wrestling. Dad wants to build Louis up with wrestling moves like the Walls of Jericho or the Five Star Frog Splash, but Louis is better at flexing words than flexing his muscles. This summer Louis is put to the test, starting with the phenomenon of the broken mirror, leading to the paralyzing burglar incident (Louis knows he should get him in a wrestling-hold, but his heart is hammering and his legs feel like wobbly air), and finally the night when he comes face to face with peril.

A fast, funny and action-packed adventure from the award-winning author of the Tashi series.Boadicea lives with her grandfather, Admiral Bolderack, and is always dreaming of excitement and adventure. But when Boa discovers a secret from the Admiral's past, and accidentally releases four terrifying pirates from her grandfather's curse, she gets more excitement that she ever could have imagined.Can her best friend, Wiggy, brave the curse of the pirates to save Boa and the Admiral?

Will could walk a tightrope and juggle bananas as he went. "One day you'll be the star of a circus," his mother told him. "But until then, you must be a secret." For each year pirates came to the islands to steal young boys for their crew. And if that happened to you, well, you may as well kiss your life goodbye. So what's a young lad to do when his mother disappears and pirates arrive at his door? Will takes courage from a crazy truth-telling parrot, and his mother's advice: "Keep putting one foot in front of the other and your eyes on the prize." But will this be enough to survive the perils at sea? And will that infuriatingly polite boy called Horrendo finally tip the balance? A high-seas pirate adventure about finding the most precious treasure of all.

From the author of the classic Tashi series, a hilarious story about losing your words, finding your courage, and arm-wrestling your way out of big troubleLouis's best friends, Singo and Hassan, are into basketball and skateboarding, and his dad is into arm-wrestling. Dad wants to build Louis up with wrestling moves like the Walls of Jericho or the Five Star Frog Splash, but Louis is better at flexing words than flexing his muscles. This summer Louis is put to the test, starting with the phenomenon of the broken mirror, leading to the paralyzing burglar incident (Louis knows he should get him in a wrestling-hold, but his heart is hammering and his legs feel like wobbly air), and finally the night when he comes face to face with peril.