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2 3 y separately published work icon Lee Spain David Metzenthen , Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1991 Z272818 1991 single work novel young adult

'When Lee Spain and tough-dog Luke leave home in a big hurrry, it's the start of a journey with no end in sight. But Lee Spain has a mission; a mission that's unplanned, unsafe, and unpredictable. He's funny, courageous and smart - which is lucky, because when trouble strikes - and it does, he starts to learn the fast and hard way.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 1 y separately published work icon The Power of the Rellard Carolyn F. Logan , North Ryde : Angus and Robertson , 1986 Z844227 1986 single work children's fiction children's fantasy
4 15 y separately published work icon My Sister Sif Ruth Park , Ringwood : Viking Kestrel , 1986 Z402977 1986 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Fourteen-year-old Riko manages to get her delicate older sister Sif and herself to their remote Pacific island home, where an American scientist who falls in love with Sif and discovers her connection with an underwater race creates complications in Riko's life.'

Source: Trove.
2 1 y separately published work icon The Big Brass Key Ruth Park , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1983 Z837882 1983 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Eliza and her sister Paulina find a big black key and soon the sisters are involved in the romantic past of their hundred-year-old home. The story of a key which links past and present.' (Publication Summary)
2 9 y separately published work icon Eleanor, Elizabeth Libby Gleeson , North Ryde : Angus and Robertson , 1984 Z830540 1984 single work children's fiction children's

'Twelve year old Eleanor doesn’t want to move from her home in the cool New England region of New South Wales, to the hot dry Western Plains and a new home on her mother’s family farm. One day, in the old schoolhouse on the farm, she makes an amazing discovery, finding her grandmother’s diary, written when she was Eleanor’s own age. Eleanor doesn’t remember her grandmother Elizabeth, who died when she was three: but as she explores the diary and its secrets, she begins to understand not only her grandmother’s life and personality, but also to appreciate the special qualities of the region where she lives. 

'But her grandmother’s diary will prove to be much more than just absorbing reading material, when great danger threatens Eleanor and her brothers… Vividly written and grippingly told, this first novel by a writer who went on to become one of Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed authors, received numerous awards: Children's Book Council of Australia: Highly Commended 1985; Angus & Robertson Writers for the Young Fellowship: Winner 1985; South Australian Literature Award Shortlisted 1985.' (Publication summary)
3 1 y separately published work icon Simon's Secret Judith Worthy , London Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1983 Z831736 1983 single work children's fiction children's 'Simon, who is deaf, feels rejected by his peers. They don't seem to understand that he simply can't hear the rules of the game even when they are yelled at him. Simon strikes up a relationship with an orphan kitten which finds shelter in his cubby-house. Meeting the unquestioning, affectionate cat is just what Simon needs and when Simon goes missing it is the cat that saves the day.' (Source: Bookseller's website)
2 1 y separately published work icon The Dingo Summer Ivy Baker , Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1980 Z667727 1980 single work children's fiction children's Lonely and confused after his father's death, thirteen year old Mark goes to live on his uncle's farm. He feels a stranger in the Australian alps, until, one day, into his life comes Pandi, a wild dingo who adopts him as a friend. Mark's friendship with the wild creature leads him into excitement and danger. It also helps him to come to terms with life, and with himself.
3 1 y separately published work icon The Swiftlet Isles James Porter , New South Wales London : Hodder and Stoughton , 1977 Z835921 1977 single work novel young adult adventure
2 1 y separately published work icon The Alien Esta De Fossard , Victoria : Nelson , 1977 Z829992 1977 single work novel young adult
2 y separately published work icon The Honey Forest Hesba Brinsmead , Sydney : Hodder and Stoughton , 1979 Z855788 1979 single work children's fiction children's
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