Books with author R.A. Paterson

Every year there are special days when we rememberall those who have fought in the past to keep Australiafree and those who still fight today to keep us safe. On25 April — Anzac Day — and on 11 November —Remembrance Day — we stop to think about thosepeople and how much they have done for us. AnzacDay reminds us that, as Australians, we are proud ofthe Anzac spirit which has helped shape our traditions,our culture, and who we are. On Remembrance Daywe honour all those who gave up so much for theircountry, especially those who lost their lives.Australia Remembers presents a detailed explanationof the origins and traditions of Anzac Day andRemembrance Day, exploring both their connectionsand significance to young Australians today. Thecolourful traditions and symbols of these special daysare described in language that is easily accessible toyounger readers, helping them to understand whatthese mean and how important it is to remember thoseAustralians who have fought for their country andthose who keep us safe today. Australia Remembers isdesigned to ensure that the next generation shares thehistory and traditions of these important occasions.

Becky is a quiet, 15 year old student just trying to get by without being noticed. But a popular group of girls have started to bully her. From as far back as she could remember, her father had talked of the “Golden Age” of the 1950s. As the bullying gets worse, Becky takes comfort in this strange new fantasy world. She redecorates her room, calls herself by her middle name “Judy” and starts to dress just like Doris Day. But this only encourages the bullies.Completely immersed in her fantasy world, she doesn’t even notice John - a quiet, understanding classmate who has watched the bullying and desperately tries to give her his support…“Just Like Doris Day” is a novel for young people by Anna Paterson, award winning author of “Anorexic”, “Beating Eating Disorders Step By Step”, “Running On Empty”, “Diet Of Despair” and “Fit To Die”.

Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson (1864-1941) was a famous Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing particularly on the rural and outback areas, including the district around Binalong, New South Wales where he spent much of his childhood. Paterson's more notable poems include Waltzing Matilda (1895), The Man from Snowy River (1890) and Clancy of the Overflow (1889). In 1885, Paterson began submitting and having his poetry published in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", the name of a favourite horse. Paterson, like The Bulletin, was an ardent nationalist, and in 1889 published a pamphlet, Australia for the Australians. In 1890, he wrote The Man from Snowy River, a poem which caught the heart of the nation, and in 1895 had a collection of his works published under that name. Paterson authored two novels; An Outback Marriage (1906) and The Shearer's Colt (1936), wrote many short stories; Three Elephant Power and Other Stories (1917), and wrote a book based on his experiences as a war reporter; Happy Dispatches (1934).

Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class. He's been practising all summer and he's sure he's going to win. But when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Not only does Leslie not look or act like any of the girls in school, she also turns out to be the fastest runner in the year. After getting over the humiliation of being beaten by a girl, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay - she's clever and funny and not a bit soppy. It is Leslie who invents Terabithia, the secret country on an island across the creek. Here Jess could forget his large, quarrelsome family, his father who thought it was ummanly to love drawing, and his little sister May Belle, who was always tagging after him. Here he could be strong and unafraid. The only way to reach Terabithia is by rope-swing where Jess and Leslie become King and Queen, defeating giants, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against their enemies. They are invincible - until tragedy strikes. It is more dreadful than anything Jess had ever dreamed of, but as he struggles to cope with his grief and anger, he finds that his family value him more than he'd thought and that, still King, he could even save Terabithia for the future.

Poem by A.B. Paterson illustrated by Annette Macarthur-onslow. Description on Amazon page has nothing to do with this book. this ballad about the epic ride of a young and weedy stockman on his tough little pony has become a part of the Australian folklore. composed by Banjo Paterson late last century, it is one of the best loved andmost frequenly quoted of all his poems. From far and near the stockmen had gathered to ride in the chase of the valuable colt which had strayed and joined up with the wild horses in the hills.the dangers and excitement of a furious muster over the rugged and rock strewn slopes of the Snowy mountains, become a vivid experience as each page is turned.

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.