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A series of first chapter books for primary school age.
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- y The Wombat and the Grand Poohjam Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009 Z1588590 2009 single work children's fiction children's The Grand Poohjam thinks he is going to make mincemeat of the Princess and her pet wombat, but he has another think coming! (Libraries Australia record) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009
- y Thorpey Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009 Z1604646 2009 single work children's fiction children's What's wrong with Thorpey, the fastest fish in the tank? Is he unhappy? Swim bladder problems? Only little sister Annie knows for sure. (Libraries Australia record) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009
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y
Chook Shed Snake
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2009
Z1604650
2009
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Dad is in trouble again from Mum about the state of the chook yard, but that's nothing compared to the mischief that a slithery brown snake has in mind!'
(Publication summary)
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009 - y The Smartest Dog of All Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009 Z1604656 2009 single work children's fiction children's Whitlam is a smart dog, but he has to be treated carefully, or who knows what will happen! (Libraries Australia record) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2009
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y
Crikey!
Lindfield
:
Scholastic Australia
,
2010
11547881
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Everyone in the class at Yabby Creek school is bringing a pet to meet the famous TV star. All except Joe. But wait till he meets Crikey!' (Publication summary)
Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2010 -
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You Turkeys!
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2010
Z1697470
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'A funny story about a boy, his dad, their backyard and two brush turkeys.
'Brilliant illustrations by leading animation artist presented in an easy-to-read chapter book.
'Jake and Anna's dad loves his garden. So do the scrub turkeys. Will they ever be able to share nicely? Series benefits: Mates is the only full-colour Australian series of junior novels, is perfect for the new national curriculum but also perfect for young readers.' (Publication summary)
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 - y Hanging Out Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 Z1709321 2010 single work children's fiction children's When cousin Weston from Sydney comes to stay, Ben is worried. He's told a lot of fibs about his life in Melbourne, and Weston is about to find him out! (Trove record) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010
- y How to Talk to a Frill-Neck Lizard Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 Z1722761 2010 single work children's fiction children's Tarantula is the fastest lizard Bern and Cody have ever seen, but that doesn't mean he can win the big race. Not without Cody's secret weapon. Ages 6+ (Libraries Australia) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010
- y Crooked Mick Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 Z1722765 2010 single work children's fiction children's Crooked Mick can do anything, even ride lightning bolts bareback with his arms folded. There's no-one else like him in the whole outback. And he can turn up anwhere, anytime! (Libraries Australia) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010
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The Heart of the Forest
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2010
Z1722779
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Keely always looks after her twin brother Aaron. But in the dark forest, it's Aaron who knows just what to do... A touching and beautifully crafted story about a lost child, with a surprise ending. Ages 6+' (Libraries Australia)
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 -
y
Barnesy
Tom Jellett
(illustrator),
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2010
7749548
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Hannaford's family loves giving things a name, even the lawnmower. The baby lamb needs a name and Hannaford wants to give it a really cool one.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2010 -
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Tomato Sauce, of Course!
Lindfield
:
Scholastic Australia
,
2010
8990621
2010
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Oh no! The food company has stopped making Tammy's favourite tomato sauce! When Tammy goes looking for that one last bottle, she really lands in a pickle!' (Publication summary)
Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2010 - y Buzz Off Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2011 Z1775963 2011 single work children's fiction children's "Noor can't sleep. That pesky fly will not leave him alone! If he only knew how to get rid of it, everything would be better - or would it?" (Source: back cover) Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2011
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y
Aussie Dog
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2011
Z1792912
2011
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Sophie wants a dog. Not just any dog, but a proper Aussie Outback dog. She doesn't want a dog like Boris, who can.t even run after sticks. But sometimes the best dog is the dog that needs you. Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 21/07/2011).
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2011 -
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Losers?
Malvern
:
Omnibus Books
,
2011
Z1811359
2011
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Losers? is a warm, funny tale with a true Aussie heart. Pauline Deeves' story explores
the question of what makes winners and losers, because sometimes what we think is
happening is the opposite of the truth.' (Publisher's blurb)
Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2011 - y Captain Blunderbolt Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2011 Z1814004 2011 single work children's fiction children's 'Who is Captain Blunderbolt, and why is he such a hopeless bushranger? And why does he remind Alberta, Maudie and Tully of someone they know? ' (Trove record) Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2011
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y
Larrikin Lane
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2013
6190485
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Mr Meyer from next door is so grumpy! But Arkie has a plan. Lola the sheep and Delilah the goat will help. What could possibly go wrong?' (Publisher's blurb)
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2013 -
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Bush Holiday
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2013
6190556
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Tillithia loves the school holidays and doing stuff with her mum. But Auntie Doreen is here in her big truck to take them both on a real bush holiday!' (Publisher's blurb)
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2013 -
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Losing Rueben
Lindfield
:
Scholastic Australia
,
2013
7178327
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'There are so many kids in Reubens family that his mum has to count them! When they go fishing at One Mile Beach, Reuben hopes Mum will remember! ' (Publication abstract)
Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2013 -
y
Drongoes
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2013
7615987
2013
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Can Jack beat Rocket Robson in the cross-country this year? If only! But his best mate Eric might be the real winner in this race...'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2013 -
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The Boy from Snowy River
2014
7636969
2014
single work
children's fiction
children's
'George dreams of going to Big Spills Water World. But it’s a world away from tiny Mumblegum where he lives. There is only one way his dream will be realized and that’s if he wins the Stockman’s Cup prize money at the Dargan’s Ridge festival celebrating The Man from Snowy River.
'But is their old and last stock horse Bandicoot up to the race? His history of running outshines that of all other horses, but he’s old. George’s highly motivated Gran won’t be defeated. Will her schemes and the runaway goats serve to transform George’s dream to reality? ' (Publication summary)
2014 -
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The Ugg Boot War
Tom Jellett
(illustrator),
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2014
8467693
2014
single work
picture book
children's
'Oh no! Dad's out in public again with his ugg boots on! Jake wishes he would wear proper shoes like all the other dads. This means war!' (Publication summary)
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2014 -
y
The Butti Butti Bunyip
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2015
8701254
2015
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Nothing much ever happens in Butti Butti. That is, not until the huge hairy bunyip comes to town. Someone very brave will have to hunt it down!
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015
'From tall tales to spooky stories and everything in between, Mates are all-Australian stories for Aussie kids. With colour illustrations on every page! ' (Publication summary
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Cyclone Fever
Lindfield
:
Scholastic Australia
,
2015
8944087
2015
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Danny and his mum and dad don't think a Category One cyclone is anything to worry about, but Gran remembers. She knows what to do, just in case...' (Publication summary)
Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 -
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One More Friend
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2016
8375342
2016
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Starting at a new school is scary. It’s lucky then that Jack knows how to make people laugh. But not everyone finds him funny, so he has to think of another way...' (Publication summary)
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2016 -
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The Great Barbie Disaster
Christina Miesen
(illustrator),
Norwood
:
Omnibus Books
,
2016
8697147
2016
single work
picture book
children's
'Real Aussies don’t BUY barbies... real Aussies make their own. Dad loves to make things. When Mum wants a new barbie, he gets to work. Then they have a weekend barbie that no one will ever forget!' (Publication summary)
Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2016 -
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A Dog's Tale
Tom Jellett
(illustrator),
Parkside
:
Omnibus Books
,
2016
8866432
2016
single work
picture book
children's
'Michael wants a dog. His mum and dad say no. No way. Never. They say dogs smell and get under your feet. But Michael is never going to give up. Ever.' (Publication summary)
Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2016
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Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 27 no. 5 2012; (p. 14-19) Survey of all the major publisher and author series suitable for primary school children. -
[Review] You Turkeys! [et al]
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies :Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 25 no. 3 2010; (p. 38-39)
— Review of You Turkeys! 2010 single work children's fiction ; Crooked Mick 2010 single work children's fiction ; How to Talk to a Frill-Neck Lizard 2010 single work children's fiction ; The Heart of the Forest 2010 single work children's fiction ; Mates 2009 series - publisher children's fiction
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[Review] You Turkeys! [et al]
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies :Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 25 no. 3 2010; (p. 38-39)
— Review of You Turkeys! 2010 single work children's fiction ; Crooked Mick 2010 single work children's fiction ; How to Talk to a Frill-Neck Lizard 2010 single work children's fiction ; The Heart of the Forest 2010 single work children's fiction ; Mates 2009 series - publisher children's fiction -
Fiction in Series : Resources for Literacy and Pleasure in the Primary Years
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 27 no. 5 2012; (p. 14-19) Survey of all the major publisher and author series suitable for primary school children.