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2 1 y separately published work icon All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors Davina Bell , Jenny Løvlie (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2021 16851214 2019 single work picture book children's

'When Frankie McGee insists on borrowing yet another book about tractors, his mum crumbles. She begs him to read a book about something else – cars, planes, cranes, trains – anything! Frankie launches into all of the various, glorious factors that make up the love that he has for all tractors – but will he be able to bring his mum around?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 4 y separately published work icon You You : A Story of Love and Friendship Stephen Michael King , Stephen Michael King (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2011 Z1690949 2010 single work picture book children's

"The perfect book to share with a child, parent, friend or any special person in your life. You is a simple yet extremely touching story about how it is the people we love who make the world a beautiful place." (Source: Trove)
6 19 y separately published work icon The Running Man Michael Gerard Bauer , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2008 Z1146253 2004 single work novel young adult "Tom Leyton, a reclusive Vietnam veteran, has been the subject of gossip and rumour for thirty years. When Joseph Davidson, his young neighbour and a talented artist, is asked to draw a portrait of him, an uneasy relationship begins to unfold, one that will force each of them to confront his darkest secrets. This a story about how we perceive others, the judgements we make about them, how we cope with tragedy, and the nature of miracles." (Source: Author's website)
4 4 y separately published work icon Clancy the Courageous Cow Lachie Hume , Lachie Hume (illustrator), New York (State) : Greenwillow Books , 2007 Z1357072 2006 single work picture book children's "Clancy the cow is a misfit in his herd, but when he proves himself in the annual cow wrestling match, he demonstrates the foolishness of judging by appearances." (Source: Worldcat)
6 15 y separately published work icon Don't Call Me Ishmael! Michael Gerard Bauer , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2007 Z1258479 2006 single work novel young adult

By the time ninth grade begins, Ishmael Leseur knows it won't be long before Barry Bagsley, the class bully, says, "Ishmael? What kind of w'ussy-crap name is that?” Ishmael's perfected the art of making himself virtually invisible. But all that changes when James Scobie joins the class. Unlike Ishmael, James has no sense of fear—he claims it was removed during an operation.

Now nothing will stop James and Ishmael from taking on bullies, bugs, and Moby Dick, in the toughest, weirdest, most embarrassingly awful . . . and the best year of their lives.' (Publication summary)
4 7 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2002 Z913428 1996 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure When the man from distant Maris delivers his mysterious message to the people of Rin, Rowan is shocked to discover that it is he who must try to fulfil an ancient promise. Within hours Rowan is travelling far from home, all the way to the glittering sea and into the strange world of the Maris people. But who can he trust and is he brave enough to face the terrors ahead?
2 3 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Zebak Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2002 Z820264 1999 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure When his little sister Annad is snatched from Rin by a monstrous flying creature, Rowan must travel to the distant land of Rin's ancient enemies, the Zebak, to rescue her. The journey is a perilous one, and Rowan and his companions have only a series of mysterious, riddling prophecies to guide them. At the end of their quest they come upon an even greater mystery, and an extraordinary secret is revealed.
8 4 y separately published work icon Rowan and the Travellers Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2001 Z818576 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure The witch Sheba is tormented by a strange riddle. Then the travellers pay a visit to Rin and the whole town begins to fall asleep. What does the riddle mean? Only the young boy Rowan can solve the riddle as he embarks on an adventure in order to save the whole town.
7 11 y separately published work icon Rowan of Rin Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2001 Z797986 1993 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units)

The people of Rin have long lived in the shadow of the Mountain, hearing the dragon's roar every morning and evening. When the village's precious stream stops flowing, a frightening journey must be undertaken up the Mountain to the stream's source. To the hardy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. Yet because only he can read the magical map, it is Rowan who must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to save the village and solve a witch's riddle.
1 3 y separately published work icon The Hidden Forest Jeannie Baker , Jeannie Baker (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 2000 Z835405 2000 single work picture book children's

'A stunning exploration of a beautiful but endangered world, by the creator of the award-winning "Where the Forest Meets the Sea"

'Looking for his lost fish trap, Ben thinks he sees something dark moving under the water. Is it a creature or only his imagination? Diving into the sea with his friend Sophie, he is amazed to discover a wonderful hidden world – and the rich variety of creatures that live there.' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Yay! Emily Rodda , Craig Smith (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1997 Z833680 1996 single work picture book children's Jason and his family have a full day when they go to Crazy Family Fun World.
1 5 y separately published work icon Power and Glory Emily Rodda , Geoff Kelly (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1996 Z834187 1994 single work picture book children's

A boy wants to play with his exciting new video game but keeps being interrupted by members of his family who bring him back to reality. The interruptions are reflected in the on-going playing of the game.
2 12 y separately published work icon The Story of Rosy Dock The Story of Rosie Dock Jeannie Baker , Jeannie Baker (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1995 Z822052 1995 single work picture book children's "For thousands of years changes in the Australian desert landscape have been made by the wind and sometimes the rain, but when settlers from Europe arrive with seeds, the wilderness undergoes a different change."
2 1 y separately published work icon The Timekeeper Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1993 Z833872 1992 single work children's fiction children's science fiction Patrick and his sister and brother are drawn into the desperate efforts to repair the Barrier between two parallel worlds before it is destroyed.
4 22 y separately published work icon Finders Keepers Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1991 Z667930 1990 single work children's fiction children's science fiction Patrick loves the excitement of computer games. He is even more excited when the computer invites him to be a contestant in a million dollar TV game show called Finders Keepers. He accepts the invitation and discovers the world beyond the Barrier, and embarks on the adventure of his life.
5 11 y separately published work icon Pigs Might Fly Emily Rodda , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1988 Z831592 1986 single work children's fiction children's fantasy Rachel was bored with having a cold and having to stay in bed so she wished very hard for something exciting to happen - and it did! She finds herself transported to a place where periodic storms occur which affect the inhabitants in strange ways and cause pigs to float in the air.
4 19 y separately published work icon Where the Forest Meets the Sea Jeannie Baker , Jeannie Baker (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1987 Z823665 1987 single work picture book children's (taught in 2 units)

'A boy and his father travel in their boat, ‘Time Machine’ to a stretch of beach beside a primordial tropical rainforest. As the boy walks among the trees he imagines the forest as it might have been in the past. Dinosaurs emerge, barely perceptible, from a tangle of trunks and vines; the faint outlines of an aboriginal child melt into a background of trees and in the final haunting scene the unspoiled vista readers have toured is overlaid with translucent images of a possible future civilisation..' (Source: Author's website)
1 9 y separately published work icon Home in the Sky Jeannie Baker , Jeannie Baker (illustrator), New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1984 Z830909 1984 single work picture book children's A pigeon with a kindly owner and a home on the roof of a building meets a boy who wants to keep him.
2 3 y separately published work icon The Golden Goose Ivan Southall , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1981 Z836374 1981 single work novel young adult historical fiction
1 1 y separately published work icon Salt River Times William Mayne , New York (City) : Greenwillow Books , 1980 Z667715 1980 single work children's fiction children's 'Twenty-one interlocking stories about the lives of the people in a small community along Australia's Salt River.' Library of Congress.
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