Books

Old Pig

A beautiful and tender picture book about how to say goodbye. A treasured classic from two highly …

Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Ron Brooks Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 1999

Our Baby

Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some babies have a mum, and a dad who lives elsewhere. Some …

Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Karen Blair Publisher: Working Title Press Published year: 2015

Vampyre

I am Vampyre. Feared. Despised. I live in darkness. I long for light. From the dark depths of his …

Year: Secondary, Year 7 Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Andrew Yeo Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2011

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Just One Bee

This is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to …

Year: Primary Author: Margrete Lamond, Anthony Bertini Illustrator: Christopher Nielsen Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published year: 2021

Robert Runs

Compulsory reading for early teens and young adults. Based on true events, this gripping thriller …

Year: Secondary Author: Mariah Sweetman Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2023

Jandamarra

The epic and tragic story of Jandamarra, Indigenous hero of the Kimberley told through text and …

Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Terry Denton Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2013

The Happiness Box

An inspiring narrative nonfiction picture book by award winners Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean. …

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Andrew McLean Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2018

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Ned Kelly and the Green Sash

A narrative non-fiction picture book about the life of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, Australia’s …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Mark Greenwood Illustrator: Frane Lessac Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2010

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The Messenger

"The Messenger is comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive... While it shares …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia Published year: 2002

Teacher Resource Essay

The Book Thief

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and …

Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia Published year: 2013