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6 4 y separately published work icon The Undrowned Child Michelle Lovric , ( trans. Maria Concetta Scotto di Santillo with title Il Grimorio Di Venezia : Romanzo ) Milan : Salani , 2011 Z1662119 2009 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction

'It's the beginning of the 20th century; the age of scientific progress. But for Venice the future looks bleak. A conference of scientists assembles to address the problems, among whose delegates are the parents of eleven-year-old Teodora. Within days of her arrival, she is subsumed into the secret life of Venice: a world in which salty-tongued mermaids run subversive printing presses, ghosts good and bad patrol the streets and librarians turn fluidly into cats. A battle against forces determined to destroy the city once and for all quickly ensues. Only Teo, the undrowned child who survived a tragic accident as a baby, can go "between-the-linings" to subvert evil and restore order.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
6 22 y separately published work icon Liar Justine Larbalestier , ( trans. Alessandro Peroni with title Bugiarda : Romanzo ) Milan : Salani , 2010 Z1615108 2009 single work novel young adult (taught in 2 units)

'Secrets, lies, murder and betrayal.

'Micah Wilkins is a liar. But when her boyfriend, Zach, dies under brutal circumstances, the shock might be enough to set her straight. Or maybe not. Especially when lying comes as naturally to her as breathing. Was Micah dating Zach? Did they kiss? Did she see him the night he died? And is she really hiding a family secret? Where does the actual truth lie?

'Liar is a breathtaking roller-coaster read that will have you up all night, desperately seeking for something true.' (From the publisher's website.)
9 20 y separately published work icon The Household Guide To Dying Debra Adelaide , ( trans. Laura Serra with title La Manutenzione Della Vita Vera : Romanzo ) Milan : Salani , 2009 Z1490014 2008 single work novel

'When Delia Bennet - author and domestic advice columnist - is diagnosed with cancer, she knows it's time to get her house in order. After all, she's got to secure the future for her husband, their two daughters and their five beloved chickens. But as she writes lists and makes plans, questions both large and small creep in. Should she divulge her best culinary secrets? Read her favourite novels one last time? Plan her daughters' far-off weddings?

'Complicating her dilemma is the matter of the past, and a remote country town where she fled as a pregnant teenager, only to leave broken-hearted eight years later.

'Researching and writing her final Household Guide, Delia is forced to confront the pieces of herself she left behind. She learns what matters is not the past but the present - that the art of dying is all about truly living.' (Publisher's blurb)
10 2 y separately published work icon Old Magic Marianne Curley , ( trans. Unknown with title Vento di magia : romanzo ) Milan : Salani , 2009 Z971039 2000 single work novel young adult fantasy 'When Kate first sees Jarrod she senses that he is special and that like her, he has magical powers. But she also knows he is completely unaware of his gift. Kate's grandmother realises that Jarrod and his family have an ancient curse placed upon them which they must tackle before Jarrod's life, along with the lives of his parents and little brother, can become happy, peaceful and free of the troubles that have plagued them. He must learn to use his gift. Soon Kate and Jarrod embark on a most remarkable journey, which unravels mysteries that have hung over his family for generations and finds them pitted against immense powers. They have to undo the past to reshape the future. Will they succeed? A fabulous book with the perfect combination of pace, intrigue, suspense, romance and utterly entrancing characters.' (Publisher's blurb)
8 18 y separately published work icon Diary of a Wombat Jackie French , Bruce Whatley (illustrator), ( trans. Unknown with title Ma tu lo sai cose un vombato? ) Milan : Salani , 2005 Z989492 2002 single work picture book children's She sleeps. She eats. She scratches. She is training humans to become better pets. She is Mothball, a wombat with attitude.
5 5 y separately published work icon Fiddle-Back Elizabeth Honey , ( trans. Gianna Guidoni with title Stella Street Nella Selva ) Milan : Salani , 2002 Z795095 1998 single work children's fiction humour children's adventure This sequel describes the holiday adventures of the Stella Street gang when they go camping in the Christmas holidays.
16 13 y separately published work icon Nim's Island Wendy Orr , ( trans. Gianna Guidoni with title L'isola di Nim ) Milan : Salani , 2001 Z795390 1999 single work children's fiction children's fantasy adventure (taught in 1 units) 'Nim loves her island home and the animals she shares it with even while her scientist father is away doing research, but trouble is on the way and a new e-mail friend could be the only one who can help' (Source: Kinetica).
2 2 y separately published work icon The Willow Tree's Daughter Pamela Freeman , ( trans. Unknown with title Addio ai draghi del vento ) Florence : Salani , 2000 Z837942 1994 single work children's fiction children's fantasy
2 2 y separately published work icon What Do You Think, Feezal? Elizabeth Honey , ( trans. Mariarosa Zannini )expression Florence : Salani , 1998 Z793686 1997 single work children's fiction children's humour

'A funny modern princess-in-a-tower story about a poor little rich girl, some rotten robbers, a Harley Davidson motorbike, family, friendship, money, computers, books and babysitters. It's also about wanting a dog.' (Publication summary)
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