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John Danalis John Danalis i(A41501 works by) (a.k.a. Johnny Danalis)
Gender: Male
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2 7 y separately published work icon Schumann the Shoeman John Danalis , Stella Danalis (illustrator), St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2009 Z1635282 2009 single work picture book children's 'Schumann the Shoeman was adored for two reasons. The first was for the shoes that he made, which were not only dazzlingly beautiful, but they lasted a lifetime and no two pairs were ever the same. The second reason was for the elegant shoe-shaped sign that hung outside his cobbler's shop in the busy little town of Newmarket. When the sign's laces dangled untied the townsfolk knew that the cobbler was hard at work and was not to be disturbed. But when the laces were tied up into an elegant bow, everyone knew that a wondrous new creation was about to promenade the footpaths of town. However, all this was about to change...' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 18 y separately published work icon Riding the Black Cockatoo John Danalis , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2009 Z1596643 2009 single work autobiography

'This is the compelling story of how the skull of an Aboriginal man, found on the banks of the Murray River over 40 years ago, came to be returned to his Wamba Wamba descendants. It is a story of awakening, atonement, forgiveness and friendship. "It is as if a whole window into Indigenous culture has blown open, not just the window, but every door in the house," says John Danalis.

'Part history, part detective story, part cultural discovery and emotional journey, this is a book for young and old, showing the transformative and healing power of true reconciliation.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Batty Business Toni Risson , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2008 Z1517313 2008 single work children's fiction children's 'Luke and Alex are on a new adventure down by the river. This time they are joined by Luke's classmate, Kevin who, to Alex's delight, is an excellent cook, having taken over this role in the absence of his father and with his sick mother. Forced to find themselves a new secret hideout, the boys relocate to a disused mineshaft, only to discover it already inhabited by a giant bat. But, after listening to tales from Kevin's mother and grandmother, they soon become convinced that this enormous foul-smelling animal is actually a harpy, sent from Ancient Greece to protect the elixir of life. The boys have to try to solve the mystery and keep both their hideout and the creature safe from prying eyes, especially those of Tugger, the school bully.' Source: Libraries Australia.
1 3 y separately published work icon Loku and the Shark Attack Deborah Carlyon , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2006 Z1282598 2006 single work children's fiction children's 'Loku and the Shark Attack is an adventure story with a beautiful difference - it has a soul. The story is about a young village boy, Loku, who undertakes some serious risks to prove to his twin bother that he 'has guts.' To do this Loku must abandon his tribes rules and his conscience. The problems he faces as a result are; an out of control bush fire, being kidnapped while unconscious, a race against an outgoing tide and an inherent shark attack, and perhaps most dangerous of all - betraying his sacred totem animal.' (UQP blurb)
1 3 y separately published work icon Licking Lizards Toni Risson , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2005 Z1227413 2005 single work children's fiction children's adventure When Luke and Alex discover a creepy man watching purple licking lizards from the river in the middle of the night, they think its a bit weird. But when the members of the football team begin mysteriously disappearing, they realise that there might just be more to this than meets the eye. - back cover
1 2 y separately published work icon The Girl in the Cave Anthony Eaton , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2004 Z1129740 2004 single work novel young adult humour
1 6 y separately published work icon Dog 37 Dog Thirty Seven John Danalis , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2004 Z1118902 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'When the Turnbulls go away on holidays, something has to be done with their lovable dog, Boof.

So they book him into The Big Bone for three weeks of canine luxury. But when you're a dog, three weeks can be a long time. And The Big Bone has a terrible secret: It's not an ordinary kennel ... Luckily, though, Boof isn't an ordinary dog! This funny and exciting tale of pizza, dinosaurs, and of crazy assortment of mongrels, mutts and monsters will keep you wagging your tail - right to the end.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Uncorked! Archimede Fusillo , Bulimba : Word Weavers Press , 2003 Z1038676 2003 single work children's fiction children's
1 Story Behind the Book John Danalis , 2001 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , May vol. 45 no. 2 2001; (p. 38)
1 3 y separately published work icon Bath Monster John Danalis , John Danalis (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2001 Z916746 2001 single work picture book children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Uncle Lou's Tattoos John Danalis , John Danalis (illustrator), Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2000 Z668146 2000 single work picture book children's
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