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Growth

One Tree

One tall tree on the mountain once marked Grandfather’s farm. Now there is a busy city and …

Year: Primary, Year 3 Author: Christopher Cheng Illustrator: Bruce Whatley Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2019

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Jasper Jones

Full of unforgettable characters, a page-turning pace and outrageously good dialogue, this is a …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Craig Silvey Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published year: 2009

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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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All Through the Year

Open this book and travel your way all through the year and treasure each day. From this beloved/…

Year: Foundation, Primary Author: Jane Godwin Illustrator: Anna Walker Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, Viking Published year: 2010

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Family Forest

The modern family comes in all shapes and sizes, with half-sisters, big brothers and step-parents. …

Year: Primary, Year 1 Author: Kim Kane Illustrator: Lucia Masciullo Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing Published year: 2010

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My Place (Nadia Wheatley)

My Place, the classic Australian picture book, is a 'time machine' which takes the reader back into …

Year: Primary, Year 3, Year 4 Author: Nadia Wheatley Illustrator: Donna Rawlins Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published year: 1988

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Tracks

'I experienced that sinking feeling you get when you know you have conned yourself into doing …

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Robyn Davidson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Published year: 1980

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