Books with author Harry Roland

Hooray for the best vacation in the whole world! Starting in the wonderful wilds of Tassie and then braving the big waves of Bass Strait in a tiny ferry, these adventurers travel all the way to the very tip of the Top End. On the way, they see the most amazing places, such as a whole town underground. From rainforest to reef, from Tassie tiger-territory to croc-country, from the winding Murray river to Trephina Gorge, from way out back to underground, this is a glorious showcase of Australian environments with hilarious visual and verbal jokes throughout. Don't forget to find the soccer ball—there's one on every page!

If you like Goosebumps, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and things that go bump in the night, don't miss Teachers Took My Brain, the first book in the new Scary Stories series by Harker Roland.Moving to a new town is hard enough without teachers trying to take your brain.Billy was just your average middle schooler back home in Ebbetsville. School, sports, friends. But when his father gets a job offer in Midland County, Billy is uprooted and forced to be the new kid in town.To make matters worse, Billy finds himself in detention the first day at his new school with a science teacher obsessed with reptiles and looking to introduce him to one in particular that will take over his mind.

Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family’s adventures at Crabby Spit. In the spirit of Where’s Waldo?, beach items such as a hat, towel, and sandals are lost—and children must find them with the help of the mischievous family dog, Rajah. Humorous and warm family vacation activities are depicted, including paddling, surfing, and finding treasures.

Roland Harvey and his new pelican friend are off on an adventure to walk, fish, canoe, raft, windsurf, sail, paddle-steam, houseboat and even fly their way along the Murray River, from its smallest beginnings in the high country to where it meets the sea.Together they discover the story of the river: its secrets, history, ecology, people and animals. And you're invited, too!A delight for all ages from the creator of the bestselling At the Beach series.

Hi Everyone!Crabby Spit is COOL! I've been crabspotting, riding my bike, surfing and swimming, and looking at stars. With a bit of luck, I'll be having fish and chips for dinner. The only problem is my things keep disappearing! Can you help me find them? Roland HarveyIt's summer and time to head to Crabby Spit! 'Don't forget to write!' says Grandma. The postcards come thick and fast, detailing all the timeless pleasures of playing on the beach, paddling, surfing, finding treasures, dancing to the glow of a bonfire. But look out for the clever family dog who collects all the belongings of the absent-minded artist! Short-listed for the 2005 CBCA Awards, this popular picture book is now available in paperback.

Includes all six vacation books in one: At the Beach, In the Bush, In the City, To the Top End, All the Way to W.A., and On the Farm We did a squillion and 70 things on our SIX holidays all across Australia: sailing and surfing, caving and kayaking, camping under big skies, explorations underground, museums and markets, amazing adventures on our way to the very tip of the Top End and way out west, and finally a heap of fun helping Uncle Kev on his farm. So join us! Come along to everywhere we ever went, and see everything we ever saw, and enjoy all the madness and mayhem of our fabulous family holidays.

Roland and his pelican friend follow the Murray River from its smallest beginnings in the high country to the sea. Along the way, using different modes of transport, they discover the wildlife, plants, people, and environments that make this river unique. Roland's marvelously detailed artwork, unusual perspectives, devilish sense of humor, and joy in the natural world shine out in this book that will delight the whole family.

Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family's adventures at Crabby Spit. In the spirit of Where's Waldo, beach items such as a hat, towel, and sandals are lost—and children must find them with the help of the mischievous family dog, Rajah. Humorous and warm family vacation activities are depicted, and include paddling, surfing, and finding treasures, making this ideal holiday and travel gift.

Perfect for long road trips and imaginative minds, young readers are drawn into the dynamic maze of stories and subplots that happen during one family’s vacation to Wombat Flat. This activity book offers twists and turns on every page. Action-packed with comical scenarios and subtle splendors, this drive through the Australian bush country will delight children for hours.