A free trip to the Northern Territory! Sounds good, thinks Marcus ('Mucus' to his sister Rose). But when his best friend Dylan joins the family holiday, mayhem is not far away. Fast-paced comedy-adventure from award-winning author Barry Jonsberg.
From the BOOKS FOR BOYS series
Books with blatant boy appeal, but with enough drama, excitement and humour to entice ALL readers. aimed specifically at the 6-8-year-old boy just learning to read. Extended Description
The remarkable story of an 'ordinary' man. Bert Facey's childhood ended when he was eight years old. That was when his grandmother had to send him away to work for his keep. Extended Description
Second in Legend of Little Fur series.
The fate of the elf trolL Little Fur, becomes entangled with the mysterious fox, Sorrow, who longs only for death.
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When Celeste travels to China to visit her grandmother, she uncovers an incredible family secret. And with this secret comes danger and adventure.
If Celeste is to save her family and friends, she must learn to harness her rare and powerful gift as a ghost-hunter. . .
Set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940's, Jefferson, a young black man finds himself the unwitting party to a liquor store shootout in which three men are killed.
Living off crumbs in a dreary attic, Sara Crewe comforts herself with wondrous stories of adventure and fortune, and in the end the stories become true. "Maroney's British accent perfectly accents this classic as she gently leads listeners deeper and deeper into a story of heartbreak, sadness, love, and hope." Paperback 320 Pages
Robert Swindells's A Midsummer Night's Dream is set in a very modern-day Yorkshire. Theseus, the neighbourhood tycoon is getting married. Bottom and his mates are roped into putting on a play for the wedding because, well, there's nothing much to do when you're on the dole. But, before the wedding, there are young lovers with problems to resolve ...And a drop of magic and mischief in the mix!Paperback 80 pages