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  • The Broken Sun

    Darrell Pitt

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, Sept. 15, 2015)
    "This third installment of the Jack Mason Adventures is jam-packed with everything I've come to love about the series. There's a fantastic mix of mystery, eccentricity, and lint covered pocket cheese . . . my favourite book of the series so far."—Fictional ThoughtsWhen an artifact linked to the lost city of Atlantis is stolen, Jack, Scarlet and Mr. Doyle must scour Europe to find it. But just as it's within reach, their beloved secretary is poisoned. In their race to find the antidote, the team uncovers a plan to attack Parliament. Then there's the discovery that Mr Doyle's long-dead son might be alive . . .
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  • The American Heritage Book of the Presidents and Famous Americans

    Bruce Catton (Foreword) American Heritage (Editor)

    Hardcover (Dell Publishing Company, )
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  • Waer

    Meg Caddy

    (Text Publishing Company, March 14, 2017)
    ‘This is a tale of, among other things, righteous revenge, told in alternating chapters by the two main characters, whose perspectives convey the impact of difficult circumstances on even the most gentle people Love wins out in this well-constructed world, mapped literally and figuratively by the author.’—Booklist‘A new world of shape-shifters and a time-honored battle between good and evil come alive in Caddy's debut fantasy for teens.’—KirkusLife in the valley is a peaceful for the community of "waer"—humans who can take the form of a wolf. When a near-dead stranger washes up on the banks of the river she is cared for tenderly. But who is this young woman, and who caused her terrible wounds? Lowell Sencha, a young waer on the verge of manhood, seeks to find out more about the mysterious Lycaea, and her pursuers.The truth is revealed soon enough as the forces of the evil warlord Daemon Leldh sweep into the valley. When Lowell's village, and everything he loves, is destroyed, he and Lycaea must travel to the city of her origins. Their challenge is to gather forces to fight Daeman Leldh. But a terrible secret about Lycaea's past will threaten the new bonds of their friendship.Before Lowell and Lycaea can prevail in summoning the troops, Lycaea must face the trauma of the events that brought her into the warlord's power. And Lowell must discover whether he has the strength to forgive her. If the two young searchers are not able to reconcile the past, the future is in terrible peril.Told in the alternating voices of Lowell and Lycaea, Waer is a powerful fantasy novel that holds the reader tight. Meg Caddy was just twenty-one when she penned this debut.
  • Julius & the Watchmaker

    Tim Hehir

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, Oct. 28, 2014)
    'Good, lively fun.'—Kirkus"A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds."—Big IssueA rollicking time-travel adventure set in Victorian London.Debut author Tim Hehir is a master storyteller, bringing together an unforgettable cast of?characters, intricate plots, and a spectacular exploration of time.When Julius Higgins isn't running from Crimper McCready and his gang of bullies, he's working in his grandfather's bookshop. Until Jack Springheel, a mysterious clock collector, turns up looking for the fabled diary of John Harrison. Before he knows it, Julius becomes a thief and a runaway and makes a deal with Springheel that he will live to regret.
  • Star Wars: The Craft Book

    Bonnie Burton

    Paperback (Titan Publishing Company, May 1, 2011)
    This title is for the "Star Wars" fan who has everything - except a Chewbacca sock puppet. Bith Band spoon puppets, Han in Soaponite, Mistle-Tie Fighter, At-At herb garden: with the "Star Wars Craft Book", fans of all ages and skill levels can bring the best of the galaxy far, far away right into their own homes. Fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions, this book has a wide range of fun and original projects.
  • The Secret Abyss

    Darrell Pitt

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, July 14, 2015)
    Praise for Darrell Pitt's The Firebird Mystery:"An enjoyable roller-coaster read for fans of Artemis Fowl and Lemony Snicket."—Magpies"I was swept along by the fast-paced plot, captivated by the characters and surprised at a major twist at the end."—Buzz WordsWith a handful of clues, Jack, Ignatius, and Scarlett travel from London to New York, in pursuit of the arch-criminal the Chameleon. Here they uncover a plot that will bring the nation to the brink of catastrophe. Can Jack track down the Chameleon in time? And just what is the mysterious whip of fire?
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  • Angel Creek

    Sally Rippin

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, July 16, 2013)
    It's Christmas Eve and twelve-year-old Jelly is unhappy in her family's new house. Then she finds a baby angel in the creek, and things get really complicated . . .Angel Creek is a perfect starting point for discussing topics such as the transition to high school, dealing with fear, and learning who you are.
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  • Floundering

    Romy Ash

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, May 7, 2013)
    Shortlisted, Miles Franklin Literary Award, 2013Longlisted, The Stella Prize for Women's Writing, 2013Shortlisted, Commonwealth Book Prize, 2013Longlisted, Dobbie Literary Award for Women Writers, 2013Shortlisted, Australian Book Industry Awards, Literary Fiction Book of the Year, 2013Shortlisted, Australian Book Industry Awards, Newcomer of the Year, 2013"Utterly convincing. . . . These boys are so real, you will lie awake worrying about them, hoping that somehow they will find their way through."―Cate KennedyA powerful, beautifully written novel about two young brothers left alone by their mother in a beachside caravan park in the searing heat of an Australian summer.
  • My Magical World

    Samantha Blackwell, Kate O'Mara, Zakariah O'Mara-Mezzano, Samantha O'Mara-Mezzano

    language (The Publishing Company, June 4, 2012)
    Elizabeth is twelve years old and her little sister Elaine who is eleven. They are both witches-in-training. They live in the forest with their parents. The story begins when the girls are planning to create Mother's birthday present with magic for the first time. Then things get really exciting when the girl's cousin Ashley moves into the forest. The three girls become friends right away. That very same evening the girls find out that Mother is going to have a baby! Clearly the sister's lives are in for quite a few exciting changes; but will they be able to handle it, or will their excitement get them into trouble?
  • The Ice Age

    Kirsten Reed

    (Text Publishing Company, May 7, 2013)
    "One of the most beautiful and brutal and brilliant portrayals of teenage girlhood I have read."—Florence Welch, Florence and the MachineA brilliant take on the road novel, The Ice Age evokes Jack Kerouac and Vladimir Nabokov in equal measure, describing an irresistible arc through the shining, translucent moment at the end of childhood.
  • The Beach at Night

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    Paperback (The Text Publishing Company, )
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  • The Accident

    Kate Hendrick

    Paperback (Text Publishing Company, Nov. 11, 2014)
    "Hendrick's characters are perfectly flawed, and their vulnerability makes them easy to connect with. She expertly captures the essence of teenage behaviour, delivering the moodiness, sarcasm, helplessness and confusion in such an exquisite way that it transports the reader right into the mind of a teen."—Good ReadingA rainy night. An accident. One moment can change your life. Gritty and moving, The Accident is a sophisticated coming-of-age story that reminds us that everything we do has meaning. Will appeal to readers fourteen and up who love John Green and John Marsden.Kate Hendrick lives in Sydney, Australia.