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1 y separately published work icon Fairy Rescue Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2019 14165829 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Meet the magical characters of the Fairy Forest. The Merrywater sisters are splashing in their pond, Loxy and Flint are flying through the trees and the glow guards are patrolling the night sky. There's always something to celebrate and a friend to be found in the Fairy Forest. Let these adventurous fairies show young readers the importance of perseverance, courage and the value of being a good friend.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Merrywater Sisters Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2019 14165739 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Merrywater water fairies are playing in the pond when Queen Orla appears. She gives Silver, the eldest fairy, a beautiful pearl … and a special mission.

'Welcome to the magical world of Fairy Forest, full of fairies, elves, pixies, unicorns, and glow guards! Young readers love these whimsical ‘fairy tales’ about courage, perseverance, trust, and friendship.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Lost Children Patricia Bernard , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14166222 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Yuvati was told to stay home, look after her brothers and guard the family's island. But the rain won't stop and the river is rising. Soon there'll be no island left ... '   (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Frog Prince Patricia Bernard , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165963 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Savi and Bao are best friends. Whether it's swimming, sketching, homework or guiding tourists up the Mekong River, they tackle it together. But one wrong step at the edge of a rice field turns their lives upside down. ' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Loxy's Spell Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165863 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Loxy is bored, so she casts a spell to make a friend! Her new friend, Gup, wants to spend time with her, but true friendship isn't as easy as that ... Loxy realises she made a big mistake and needs to fix it fast!

'Welcome to the magical world of Fairy Forest, full of fairies, elves, pixies, unicorns, and glow guards! Young readers love these whimsical ‘fairy tales’ about courage, perseverance, trust, and friendship.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Dancing Tree Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165780 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Sprig has just one night to choose her forever spot in the Fairy Forest. There'll she grow big, strong and magical. Where will her forever spot be?

'Welcome to the magical world of Fairy Forest, full of fairies, elves, pixies, unicorns and glow guards! Young readers love these whimsical ‘fairy tales’ about courage, perseverance, trust and friendship.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Flower Moon Ball Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165706 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Meet the magical characters of the Fairy Forest. The Merrywater sisters are splashing in their pond, Loxy and Flint are flying through the trees and the glow guards are patrolling the night sky. There's always something to celebrate and a friend to be found in the Fairy Forest. Let these adventurous fairies show young readers the importance of perseverance, courage and the value of being a good friend. '  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Loxy the Lopsided Fairy Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165660 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Loxy grows new flutter wings but with the same problem as the old ones—one wing is bigger than the other! How will she complete the big Flutter-to-Fly Race if she always tips to the left? It helps to believe in yourself …

'Welcome to the magical world of Fairy Forest, full of fairies, elves, pixies, unicorns and glow guards! Young readers love these whimsical ‘fairy tales’ about courage, perseverance, trust and friendship.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Troll Bridge Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165614 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Trog Rumble lives under a useless bridge to nowhere. But when he learns it was once part of a great project, he starts to dream: ‘Could my home become something wonderful for everyone?’

'Welcome to the magical world of Fairy Forest, full of fairies, elves, pixies, unicorns and glow guards! Young readers love these whimsical ‘fairy tales’ about courage, perseverance, trust and friendship.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Littlest Light Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2018 14165573 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Glimmer is the smallest light to join the glow guards. Can her light protect the forest? Will it remind the glow guards what they have forgotten?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Patty and the Shadows : Game Day! Patrick Mills , Jared Thomas , Nahum Ziersch (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11460277 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'There's a new team in town: the Shadows.
And sport-mad Patty Mills has something to prove . . .
Tyson is Patty's arch-rival. And when he gives Patty a hard time about his people, it really hurts. But it makes Patty more determined than ever.
Playing for the Shadows, Patty and his friends have a chance to shine - and show that Indigenous kids can do anything. After a huge improvement, they make the grand final. And the result will come down to the final seconds of the game.' (Synopsis)

1 y separately published work icon Patty Hits the Court : Game Day! Jared Thomas , Patrick Mills , Nahum Ziersch (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11460099 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Sport-mad Patty Mills is a star on the footy field, an ace at athletics, a ripper at rugby.
So when he tries out for basketball, it should be a breeze . . .
Patty expects to be a great basketballer straight away, just like his uncle Danny. But he soon discovers there's whole lot more to the game than just shooting hoops.
He's got a lot to learn, on and off the court - and it's going to take plenty of practice.
Will he and his school team be good enough to get into the finals?' (Synopsis)

1 y separately published work icon Champion Horse, Phar Lap Lisa Thompson , Nahum Ziersch (illustrator), Clayton South : Blake Education , 2017 11071113 2017 single work picture book children's historical fiction

'All of Australia is talking about Phar Lap–the champion racehorse. He's the winner who gives people hope during the hard times. So why is the great horse in such grave danger.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Wallaby Jack Lisa Thompson , Nahum Ziersch (illustrator), Clayton : Blake Education , 2017 11024735 2017 single work picture book children's

'Jack's off to fight in the World War I with a very lucky charm – his pet wallaby, Kip. But does Kip have enough luck to keep them both alive?' (Publication Summary)

1 y separately published work icon Watery Ben Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490611 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'The Cluey Crew finds an old key in the park.

'It won’t open a door or a safe – so what is it for?

'The mystery begins …' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Secret Messages Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490570 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Cluey Louie is desperate to get to the Spring Fair but he has chores to do first.

'When the Cluey Crew arrive with a strange envelope, the chores are forgotten and the mystery begins.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Secret Cove Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490500 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'Q: What do you get when you add a fishing trip, a pirate, a sea monster and a pile of rocks marked with letters?

'A: A mystery to be solved – if you survive the journey…' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Pop-Up Party Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490460 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'A pop-up surprise party is planned in the old theatre, and the Cluey Crew is invited.

'They’re excited but they can’t find out who the party is for …' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mystery Man Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490420 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'The Cluey Crew spies on a stranger next door.

'He’s blue – ALL blue – and carrying a bag full of money.

'When they next see him he’s completely gold.

'It’s a guaranteed colourful mystery!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Grandma's Game Show Lisa Thompson , Clayton : Blake Education , 2016 9490291 2016 single work children's fiction children's

'When the Cluey Crew arrives at Grandma’s for afternoon tea, they’re hoping for chocolate chip cookies.

'The last thing they expect is to find Gran waving to them from her own television screen.' (Publication summary)

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