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Peta Lyre's Rating Normal by Anna Whateley

$19.99 AUD

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7

At sixteen, neurodivergent Peta Lyre is the success story of social training. That is, until she finds herself on a school ski trip - and falling in love with the new girl. Peta will need to decide which rules to keep, and which rules to break... I'm Peta Lyre,' I mumble. Look people in the eye if you ...Show more

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This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield

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7

Category: #LoveOzYA

CBCA WINNER 2020:Book of the Year: Older Readers Sixteen-year-old Nate McKee is doing his best to be invisible. He's worried about a lot of things--how his dad treats Nance and his twin half-brothers; the hydro crop growing in his bedroom; the way his friend Merrick always drags him into fights. And he ...Show more

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I Love Me by Sally Morgan; Ambelin Kwaymullina

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5

Category: Board Books

Acclaimed creators Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina celebrate individuality and joyous self-esteem, in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous color.

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Welcome To Country (Board Book) by Aunty Joy Murphy; Lisa Kennedy

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6

Category: Board Books

An Aboriginal ceremony of Welcome to Country is depicted for the first time in a stunning board book from two Indigenous Australians. Welcome to the lands of the Wurundjeri people. The people are part of the land, and the land is a part of them. Aboriginal communities across Australia have boundaries th ...Show more

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My Place for Younger Readers by Sally Morgan

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Category: History

Since its publication in 1987, Sally Morgan's My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia, been translated and read all over the world, and been reprinted dozens of times. Sally's rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My ...Show more

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Oh No, George! (Board) by Chris Haughton

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Category: Board Books

Bold, hilarious artwork captures the innocent charm of affable George, a dog who is trying to be good -- with disastrous results. George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But wh ...Show more

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Tintinnabula (HB) by Margo Lanagan

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5

Category: Picture Books

In wild times and in wartime, in times of fear and illness, I go to Tintinnabula, where soft rains fall. Tintinnabula is a story about moving from discomfort to peace, from violence and uncertainty to a still, sure place. It reminds us that our best friend in hard times can often be ourselves.

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Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

$16.99 AUD

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5

Category: Picture Books

A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills ...Show more

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Ruby Tuesday by Hayley Lawrence

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5

Category: Contemporary Realism

Ruby was named after a song about freedom, but she's far from free. She's trapped by her mum's accident, her past as a famous pianist a distant memory. This was never the plan - both of them invisible and voiceless in a dusty small town. And Ruby wants to be heard. But that was before Joey Milano. Befor ...Show more

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Going to the Volcano by Andy Stanton; Miguel Ordonez (Illustrator)

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Category: Picture Books

Join two intrepid explorers on the perfect day out - visiting a volcano! A brilliantly funny rhyming story from multi-award-winning author Andy Stanton, who was shortlisted for the 2018 Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award for Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most E ...Show more

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Prudence and Her Amazing Adventure by Charlotte Gastaut

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4

Category: Picture Books

There are lots of things Prudence has to do before she leaves the house. But what she really WANTS to do is have the most exciting adventure on earth instead...

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What Zola Did on Monday (#1 What Zola Did) by Melina Marchetta

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Category: Junior Fiction (5-9) | Series: Zola

Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble! Seven stories in the series - one for every day of the week. From the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrand i. ...Show more

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Peta Lyre's Rating Normal by Anna Whateley

$19.99 AUD

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield

$19.99 AUD

I Love Me by Sally Morgan; Ambelin Kwaymullina

$14.99 AUD

Welcome To Country (Board Book) by Aunty Joy Murphy; Lisa Kennedy

$15.99 AUD

My Place for Younger Readers by Sally Morgan