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Who Cares?
Everybody had secrets, but Toby's could really make life difficult for him at school. A novel about keeping secrets, family loyalty and the true meaning of friendship.
If the Shoe Fits
Cassie loves to dance--especially jazz. She dreams of dancing on television, but there's one problem: Cassie is afraid to dance in front of other people. She wishes she could be more confident like Jake, the class show-off. But, people aren't always what they appear to be. Together Jake and Cassie make a leap toward fulfilling their dreams while building a bond of friendship.
Burning the Bails
Several generations of Australian cricket fans have wondered why the Ashes, the supposed trophy for the Test Series between Australia and England, remain in London, having only visited Australia twice in over one hundred years, despite Australian victories. Burning the Bails recounts for the first time the true story behind the Ashes: that wooden bails were burnt by Lady Janet Clarke on Christmas Eve 1882 at her home, Rupertswood, in Sunbury, Victoria, after a social cricket match between some local lads and the visiting England team. Her son, Russell aged six, was witness to their burning. The Rupertswood Ashes were presented to the Honorable Ivo Bligh, the England captain, by Lady Janet, a...
Warriors
Warriors tells two stories of major significance in Chinese history: the confronting story of why and for whom the Terracotta Warriors were created; and the unbelievable one of their chance discovery by farmers some 2,000 years later in 1974. On a visit to China with his father Vincent learns not only about the Terracotta Warriors but other interesting facts about China. In addition to the traditional narrative the reader is encouraged to find out more information through a series of non-fiction notes scattered throughout the book. The book is designed to appeal to middle primary children. After spending time with children discussing the book and what they like to read it was decided that the addition of non fiction would make the reading experience more interesting and enriching.
Lofty's Mission
When Harley's baby homing pigeon Lofty is taken away to join the army and help deliver messages during World War II, Harley is devastated to lose his favourite squeaker . Lofty is re-named Number 371 and flies hundreds of miles of long-distance missions behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, Harley contracts polio and is confined to his bed. One day a medal arrives in the post. It is Lofty's medal the Dickin medal for gallantry, a bravery award for animals. Lofty was entrusted with an urgent message requesting reinforcements and saved an entire platoon of soldiers, but was badly wounded in the process. Harley and his father arrange for Lofty to be discharged and sent home for a life as a breeding bird for racing pigeons. Harley's recovery is hastened by the prospect of having his beloved pigeon returned. Finally, the pair are reunited. A year later, Harley, fully recovered from his bout of polio, watches on as junior Lofty, Nifty, flies in from a race to the loft where Lofty is in residence. Ages: 5+ Price: $28.99 HB
Bessie's War
AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR Bessie's War takes a look at the part women on the home front played in World War 1. Bessie is frustrated because her brothers and father are off fighting the war and she is stuck at home feeling like she can offer no help. When she discovers that the soldiers need socks she enlists the help of her whole class to knit socks for the war. AUTHOR: Krista Bell is the author of 27 books for children. After publishing Jack's Bugle, a story of Gallipoli, Krista was inspired to write a companion book about children during Australia in World War 1. Belinda Elliott is an artist who enjoys creating books, drawings, paintings and sculptures. She illustrated Jack's Bugle, which was also written by Krista Bell. Bessie's War is her third picture book. SELLING POINTS: * Primary school aged audience * World War One * Looks at the role of women and children in Australia during the early 20th century
You Can Go Home Again
This book is a compilation of stories and lifetime experiences over a seventy-one year period in the author’s life. From World War II through the Space Age: from childhood innocence through the adventures of adulthood. All of this, motivated by her desire for her children, grandchildren, and subsequent generations to see what she has seen, and know her as a person. “I’ve always wished I had asked my grandmothers more questions about their lives. I don’t think I’m unique in that respect,” she says. Its filled with humor, history, and simply the joy of living while striving to become the person you think you were meant to be.
That is the Trick
Homophones are words that sound the same, but are spelt differently and mean entirely different things, such as - to, too and two - or there, their and they're. This book helps both teachers and students solve the problem of these pesky words.
Jack's Bugle
When Aidan Jackson, known as Jack, leaves his parents' farm to fight overseas in World War I, he is excited by the promise of travel, adventure and new friends. Although Jack's bugle is brought home from the war by his best friend, it lies idle for years and years. Will the bugle ever be played again? This is a celebration of the music, optimism, mateship and the ultimate peace, that were part of the war to end all wars. Set against the background of the Gallipoli campaign of World War One, this picture book follows the journey of a bugle from an Australian farming town, to the big city, to Egypt, to Gallipoli, back to the city and finally into the hands of a boy from the country town where ...
