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1 1 y separately published work icon The Medusa Curse Gabrielle Lord , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2019 14008876 2018 single work novel young adult thriller mystery

'Vicious thieves smash a cursed Medusa statue and steal the supercomputer Sapphire in a terrifying museum raid. Jazz and Phoenix are first on the scene and they soon find themselves in the midst of a dangerous mystery. 

'Their friend and museum owner, Dr Zhang, is the prime suspect, but he is nowhere to be found. Determined to prove him innocent and find Sapphire, Jazz and Phoenix have just 48 hours to follow the trail of evidence before it goes cold. Will the amateur investigators discover that a centuries-old curse has struck again, or is something even more sinister going on? '  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Vanishing 48 Hours: The Vanishing Gabrielle Lord , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2019 11531370 2017 single work novel young adult

'One kidnapping. One cold case. Two amateur investigators. Only 48 hours to solve the crime . . . Jazz's best friend Anika has been kidnapped! She can't call the cops, so Jazz forges a shaky truce with her brilliant nemesis, Phoenix, to help her investigate. Together, they uncover clues and crime scene evidence. Sneaking into a forensic lab, they test DNA, fingerprints and more, to piece the clues together. The results are shocking. Could it really lead to a twenty-year-old murder case? In a race against time, Jazz and Phoenix only have 48 HOURS to collect the evidence, profile the kidnapper and find their schoolmate's location, or Anika will die. The clock is ticking . . .' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Midnight Mercenary Cerberus Jones , Brooklyn : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2017 8752557 2015 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'It's a dark and stormy night at the Gateway Hotel, and the latest intergalactic visitor is the most terrifying yet.

'Why has he come? Who is he after?

'With their families and the hotel in grave danger, it's up to Amelia and Charlie to save the day...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 5 y separately published work icon I'm a Dirty Dinosaur Janeen Brian , Ann James (illustrator), Tulsa : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2014 Z1924713 2013 single work picture book children's 'Stomp, splash, slide, dive ... This little dinosaur just loves mud! ' (Publisher's blurb)
3 y separately published work icon The Spotty Holiday Sally Rippin , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2014 Z1854237 2011 single work children's fiction children's

'Billie is going on a plane to visit her grandma! They are going to do so many fun things together. Nothing can go wrong with this holiday... ' (Publication summary)
5 y separately published work icon The Little Lie Sally Rippin , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2014 Z1804526 2011 single work children's fiction children's 'Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile ...' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 08/09/2011).
1 8 y separately published work icon Butterflies Susanne Gervay , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2011 Z792106 2001 single work novel young adult

'Katherine was severly burnt in an accident when she was two years old. Now 17, she lives with her mother and 22-year-old sister. Their father left the family when they were very young. This is a moving and well-written tale of emotional and physical damage and Katherine's need to overcome her fears.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 8 y separately published work icon Boom Bah! Phil Cummings , Nina Rycroft (illustrator), United States of America (USA) : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2010 Z1459539 2008 single work picture book children's 'When a tiny mouse creates a simple sound with a spoon and cup, all the other animals decide to join in. Join the band as it gathers and grows, from a solo performance, to an explosive full orchestra.' (Provided by the publisher.)
1 14 y separately published work icon Ziba Came on a Boat Liz Lofthouse , Robert Ingpen (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2007 Z1380909 2007 single work picture book children's (taught in 2 units) 'A picture book about a little (Afghan) girl whose family has lost everything and their brave journey across the sea to make a new life.' (Source: QUT Library Catalogue)
1 7 y separately published work icon Samsara Dog Helen Manos , Julie Vivas (illustrator), San Diego : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2007 Z1276767 2006 single work children's fiction children's 'Samsara Dog lived many lives. Some of his lives were very long; some lasted only a few days. Coming back again and again was how it was meant to be. Dog lived each life as it came, until, finally, he learned the most important lesson of all'. Source: publisher's website.
1 2 y separately published work icon Could a Tyrannosaurus Play Table Tennis? Andrew Plant , Andrew Plant (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2006 Z999733 2002 single work picture book children's

'This fun book features all sorts of dinosaurs drawn to scale in relation to the things around them, whether it's a golf club, a table tennis table, or a basketball court. There's also some extra information on these fascinating creatures.'  (Publication summary)
3 16 y separately published work icon Are We There Yet? : A Journey Around Australia Alison Lester , Alison Lester (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2005 Z1151755 2004 single work picture book children's

'Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester.' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon Troy Thompson's Excellent Poetry Book Gary Crew , La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2003 Z847788 1998 selected work poetry children's This work tells the story of Troy Thompson through the poems he writes at school, in his poetry book.
1 6 y separately published work icon The Deliverance of Dancing Bears Elizabeth Stanley , Elizabeth Stanley (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2003 Z833941 1994 single work picture book children's A poor man spends all his money to free two mistreated dancing bears, and in doing so reminds the onlookers that the dignity of all living creatures must be respected. (Libraries Australia)
5 20 y separately published work icon Fox Margaret Wild , Ron Brooks (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2001 Z820936 2000 single work picture book children's (taught in 2 units) "An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone." (Source: Google Books)
1 8 y separately published work icon Luke's Way of Looking Nadia Wheatley , Matt Ottley (illustrator), La Jolla : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2001 Z15134 1999 single work picture book children's

'Luke’s Way of Looking by Nadia Wheatley and Matt Ottley is an award-winning story that celebrates what it means to be different.

'All the boys in Luke’s class see things the same way – except for Luke, who has his own special way of looking. Luke feels as if he doesn’t fit in. And then one day he discovers a place that feels like home. Suddenly, the whole world changes.'  (Publication summary)

 
6 y separately published work icon Winnie Flies Again Valerie Thomas , Korky Paul (illustrator), New York (City) : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2000 Z1493225 1999 single work picture book children's
3 7 y separately published work icon Hello Baby Jenni Overend , Julie Vivas (illustrator), Brooklyn : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 2000 Z15973 1999 single work picture book children's Children participate in the natural home birth of their baby brother with their father, and midwife Anna.
1 5 y separately published work icon Bright Star Gary Crew , Anne Spudvilas (illustrator), Brooklyn : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 1997 Z847758 1996 single work picture book children's The year is 1871. Alicia is a farm girl, doomed to a life of needlework and milking cows - but she is very bright at school, especially at maths and science. When she meets the famous Australian astronomer John Tebbutt, she realises that her future is as limitless as the stars.
1 1 y separately published work icon I'll Take You to Mrs Cole! Nigel Gray , Michael Foreman (illustrator), Brooklyn : Kane/Miller Book Publishers , 1992 Z1016534 1985 single work picture book children's From Kinetica: Threatened with a visit to Mrs. Cole by his working mother whenever he doesn't get his chores done in her absence, a young boy finally searches out the woman on his own and finds out what "awful" things really happen at her house.
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