Year 5

The Duck and the Darklings

Peterboy wants to find something special for his grandfather, but he finds a fallen duck in need of …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Glenda Millard Illustrator: Stephen Michael King Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2014

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The Girl from the Great Sandy Desert

The Girl from the Great Sandy Desert is the remarkable account of the life of Mana, a young …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Jukuna Mona Chuguna, Pat Lowe Illustrator: Mervyn Street Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2015

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The Incredible Freedom Machines

In this sumptuous story of exploration and breaking boundaries, a young girl uncovers her very …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Kirli Saunders Illustrator: Matt Ottley Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published year: 2018

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The Truck Cat

The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. …

Year: Foundation, Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Author: Deborah Frenkel Illustrator: Danny Snell Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2024

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Wilam: A Birrarung Story

In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy, respected …

Year: Primary, Year 5 Author: Aunty Joy Murphy, Andrew Kelly Illustrator: Lisa Kennedy Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 2019

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