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With a vivid description of early childhood in Sri Lanka, the Lotus Island, and then migrating to Australia in 1972, Nalini's journey is a captivating story of fortitude in the pursuit of her dreams. Her indomitable spirit, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity and loss is truly inspiring, as the rich tapestry of her life is interwoven with optimism and determination to succeed in a new country.
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A delightful, enthralling tale of vast imagination depicting a band of refugee cats in their quest for a "Purrfect Paradise." In the aftermath of a great war between cats, humans and dogs, cats are banished and they flee persecution in their homeland. Their adventures as they follow Holey Moses, their leader, and his canine friends, Brutus and Caesar, and eventual colonisation of a Brave New World, are portrayed with humour, and a sense of fun. But with a subtle underlying theme of everyday human issues, aspirations, endurance and achievement. The refugee cats set out to conquer a new world in true pioneering style, and encounter danger, betrayal, rebellion, romance, laughter and fun. A brilliant tale not just for cat lovers, but will capture hearts and imagination of the young, and young at heart.
This collection of stories and verse embodies a wide spectrum of subjects that will certainly appeal to young and old alike. Perception of human life and love of nature are strongly evident especially in the heartfelt verse. Whether poignant, humorous, macabre, adventurous or a social commentary, this selection is extremely entertaining at all times.
DARK SHORES-Return to Serendib Familiar characters reappear on stage in this dramatic sequel to the popular novel 'Serendib-Isle of dreams' as Natalie and Mike prepare to celebrate three years of marital bliss with family and friends. Evil and vengeful as ever, Renuka is determined to possess Mike at any cost and joins forces with Natalie's sadistic ex-husband in his quest for revenge. Rashid, Renuka's mysterious new boyfriend embroils her in nefarious child smuggling activity in remote fishing villages. Renuka finally succeeds in entrapping Mike. Natalie's ex-husband abducts her but when they are ambushed on a lonely road, she is captured by terrorists roaming the steamy north eastern jungl...
A chilling and gripping tale, portraying the life of a lonely teenager tossed in a turbulent sea of drugs, sex, and violence, Katie Brown grows up in a destructive environment and spends most of her brief life searching for an elusive love. She pays the ultimate price for her misspent youth and proves that there are no winners in the drug scene, and the destructive road downhill finally leads her to the edge of nowhere. BY THE SAME AUTHOR: Dark Shores-Return to Serendib Wild Poppies-stories and Verse An Eternal Summer Is this your Caruso? Biography of Tenor Luigi Campeotto Catsville Serendib-Isle of Dreams Return to Enchantment
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A collection of poems by 291 authors from all over Australia. Brief bibliographical information and photographs accompany each poet's work.
Anusha's life changes dramatically when she is orphaned at eight years and spends the next few years as a servant. Abducted from her village in Sri Lanka one day, she is forced into child labour but escapes soon after only to be captured by people smugglers. Anusha ends up at a Detention Centre on Christmas Island along with a few surviving refugees when the smugglers are ship-wrecked in Australian waters and she is sent to Western Australia where she grows up to be a beautiful young girl. Anusha's unusual beauty though attracts the attention of a much-married, older mining-magnate who is determined to marry her. But her life is in danger as the millionaire's family resent his beautiful young wife and plot to get rid of her. Anusha's story of survival, courage and ultimate triumph holds a message of hope and empowerment to all those who face life's challenges.