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The Year the Maps Changed

One extraordinary year will change them all... Sorrento, Victoria, 1999. Fred's family is a mess…

Year: Secondary, Year 7 Author: Danielle Binks Publisher: Hachette Australia Published year: 2020

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The Simple Gift

When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned …

Year: Secondary, Year 10, Year 11 Author: Steven Herrick Publisher: UQP Published year: 2000

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Tell Me I’m Here

This is the compelling story of Jonathan, a charming teenager who turns into a fearful and tormented…

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Anne Deveson Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1991

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Sunshine Super Girl

A grimy old ball, a racquet made from a wooden fruit box, a pair of borrowed shoes … then the …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Andrea James Publisher: Currency Press Published year: 2021

Runt

A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Craig Silvey Illustrator: Sara Acton Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2022

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Romulus, My Father

Romulus Gaita fled his home in his native Yugoslavia at the age of thirteen, and came to Australia …

Year: Secondary, Year 11 Author: Raimond Gaita Publisher: Text Publishing Published year: 1999

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Paperboy

A story about bouncing forward when faced with adversity, and about making creative choices in the …

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Danny Parker Illustrator: Bethany Macdonald Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published year: 2020

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Murray: Collected Poems

Les Murray's Collected Poems displays the full range of his poetic art. This volume contains all the…

Year: Secondary, Year 11 Author: Les Murray Publisher: Black Inc. Published year: 1991

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Little Brother

The shots were so close they seemed to explode inside Vithy's head. He threw himself to the ground …

Year: Primary, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Allan Baillie Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1985

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Girl on Wire

A poignantly beautiful story from the CBCA Shortlisted author of Suri’s Wall, Lucy Estela, and …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Lucy Estela Illustrator: Elise Hurst Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2018

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