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

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Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance

The true story of the Aboriginal resistance fighter, Jandamarra, whose legend is etched into the …

Year: Secondary, Year 9 Author: Banjo Woorunmurra, Howard Pedersen Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 1995

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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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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 Peasant Prince

A moving and inspirational story based on the author's life that delights the young and the old…

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Li Cunxin Illustrator: Anne Spudvilas Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 2007

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Way Home

Dedicated to the largely unsung, mostly unseen workers for young people in need, this evocative …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Libby Hathorn Illustrator: Gregory Rogers Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Published year: 1995

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Ghost Bird

Stacey and Laney are twins – mirror images of each other – and yet they’re as different as…

Year: Secondary, Year 10 Author: Lisa Fuller Publisher: UQP Published year: 2019

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William Bligh: A Stormy Story of Tempestuous Times

William Bligh: a stormy story of tempestuous times peels back the layers of some of the most …

Year: Primary, Year 6 Author: Michael Sedunary Illustrator: Bern Emmerichs Publisher: Berbay Publishing Published year: 2016

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Clever Crow

Clever Crow is an endearing and witty tale that follows the exploits of a hungry and very clever …

Year: Primary, Year 4 Author: Nina Lawrence Illustrator: Bronwyn Bancroft Publisher: Magabala Books Published year: 2018

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Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence

A Stolen Generations story of astounding courage: three Aboriginal girls, taken from their mothers, …

Year: Secondary, Year 9 Author: Nugi Garimara (Doris Pilkington) Publisher: UQP Published year: 1996

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