Critical and Creative Thinking

Flood

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

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

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A beautiful hardcover edition of the classic picture book to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this …

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

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The circus bear spends her days in a cage and her nights performing for a crowd. The crowd taunts …

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Libby Gleeson Illustrator: Armin Greder Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2010

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

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

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

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

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Milli could take a thing that was a nothing and turn it into a something. She could find any old …

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Stephen Michael King Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2005

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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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Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in…

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

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A timeless classic from the Dreamtime. There are many names and stories associated with the …

Year: Primary, Year 2 Author: Dick Goobalathaldin Roughsey Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia Published year: 1975

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The earth smelt strong to Matilda and full of things growing and dying all at the same time. She …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2006

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