Literacy

Five Times Dizzy

Together Five Times Dizzy and Dancing in the Anzac Deli tell the tale of Mareka and the Wilson kids…

Year: Primary, Year 3, Year 4 Author: Nadia Wheatley Publisher: Hachette Australia Published year: 1982

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Flood

Inspired by the Queensland floods, Flood is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as …

Year: Primary, Year 1, Year 2 Author: Jackie French Illustrator: Bruce Whatley Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published year: 2011

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Fox

A magnificent and arresting picture book that goes to the heart of human relationships. Dog and …

Year: Secondary, Year 9 Author: Margaret Wild Illustrator: Ron Brooks Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2000

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I Own the Racecourse!

Andy Hoddel was different from other boys. He never really understood the game they played, in which…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Patricia Wrightson Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 1968

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Isabella’s Garden

Following the well known structure of The House That Jack Built, Isabella's Garden tells the tale of…

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Glenda Millard Illustrator: Rebecca Cool Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2009

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Mirror

Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one …

Year: Secondary, Year 8 Author: Jeannie Baker Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2011

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Mulga Bill’s Bicycle

Mulga Bill's Bicycle was written by Banjo Paterson in 1896. It was written at a time when cycling …

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: A.B. Paterson Illustrator: Deborah Niland Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia Published year: 1973

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My Girragundji

The story of an Aboriginal boy whose house is invaded by a Hairyman – a spirit the old people call…

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Meme McDonald, Boori Monty Pryor Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 1998

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My Place (Nadia Wheatley)

Everyone is part of History, and every place has a story as old as the earth. My Place depicts …

Year: Primary, Year 3, Year 4 Author: Nadia Wheatley Illustrator: Donna Rawlins Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 1987

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Playing Beatie Bow

'Now then,' thought Abigail, 'something very weird has happened to me. I'm in the last century. …

Year: Secondary, Year 7 Author: Ruth Park Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1982

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