It’s early 1918, and the fate of World War I hangs in the balance. The Bolsheviks have seized power in Russia, meaning that one million of the Kaiser’s soldiers can be transferred to the W
Two country weddings, fifty years apart ? and the miracle of second chances. In the tiny Tablelands township of Burralea, Flora Drummond is preparing to play in a string quartet for the wedding of a v
In the early hours of a February morning in 2012, Dana Vulin was the victim of a hideous, unprovoked attack. A woman who’d been stalking and harassing her for weeks – incorrectly and basel
Since Henry Lawson wrote his story 'The Drover’s Wife' in 1892, Australian writers, painters, performers and photographers have created a wonderful tradition of drover's wife works, stories and images
Sixteen stories of amazing outback doctors and their heroic deeds, from the bestselling author of Bush Nurses and Nurses of the Outback. Imagine yourself critically injured or seriously
On paper Scotty Hodges had it all. In a football career almost without peer, Scott was drafted as a teenager to represent the team he loved, Port Adelaide, and would go on to win a staggering eig
These are the stories about Australia's hardest inmates, from Australia's hardest inmates: the true and uncensored account of life inside Australia’s toughest prisons.'Porky Pig'
It's 1864 . . . and Poppy, disguised as a boy, has escaped from the aboriginal mission at Bird Creek near Echuca. Her dream is to find her brother Gus, who ran away to pan for gold. But traveling
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including Reverend John Flynn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.In the early 20th century, Revere
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba. Dame Nellie Melba was a soprano singer. She was the first c
A person is defined by the secrets they keep. Adam Kulakov likes his life. He’s on the right side of middle age; the toy company he owns brightens the lives of children around the world; and he has mo
Can talented showjumper Chloe face her fears and make the impossible possible at the Academy? Turning down her place at The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was one of the hardest things Chloe Humphr
Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm 10 years old. And I'm nearly a vet! It's been raining for days and the paddocks near our house are flooded. Luckily, Chelsea and I are all ready to help—a vet has to be ready to go
"I’m awake again, shaking, sweating. My heart is racing and I stare into the dark. I can’t close my eyes. I fear the images – too many to count. They swim behind my eyelids; I a
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia’s history, including cricket’s greatest ever batsman, Sir Donald Bradman. Don Bradman was Australia&rs
This is the life story of Father Bob Maguire – a rare behind-the-scenes look at the much-loved "people's priest". The enigmatic champion of the down-and-out was shaped by a lonely childhood in poor ci
A fun, heartwarming series about the puppies who train to become Guide Dogs and the families who help raise them. Six-month-old Guide Dog puppy Ringo can already sit, stay and is full of smiles. His
Emily knows her big brother, Tom, wants to leave Hillside Farm and go overseas to the war, but Emily doesn't want him to go. 'Everyone else is going,' said Tom to Emily when their un
A fun, heartwarming series about the puppies who train to become Guide Dogs and the families who help raise them. Lachie Byrnes is proud to be helping his parents raise Meg, a Guide Dog puppy. After l
As someone who has a foot in both the Western and Arabic worlds, Amal set out to explore the lives of Arab women, in Australia and the Middle East, traveling to the region and interviewing more than 6
How did Australia’s earliest human inhabitants reach the island continent? Which discovery ushered in a new era of immigration, prosperity, and technological advancement? How did a far-flung colony an
In 1928 the Royal Australian Navy acquired the fast, heavy cruiser HMAS Australia II, and she finally saw action in World War II, patrolling for German battleships. By March 1942, Australia had return
From the bestselling author of The Country Practice comes a quirky and insightful story about fighting for what you believe in, and finding love where you least expect it. Leah Jackson leaves behind e
Wait a minute, Earth isn't meant to be pink, and have three moons. The Contrast family just wanted to return home after their five minutes of fame living on the moon for the ultimate reality televisio
From the internationally bestselling author of The Homestead Girls and Red Sand Sunrise comes this heartfelt story of friendship, forgiveness and love. A year after a tragic accident changed her life
A firsthand account of the shearing sheds of the 1950s and 1960s. The son of a shearer, Alan Blunt spent his teenage years in the woolsheds. As his father labored, Alan would imagine himself opening t
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the bush poet Banjo Paterson. Banjo Paterson is one of Australia’s most loved poets. This is
Leo da Vinci and his team at Fixit International Inc. are on the alert for supervillain activity. The latest threat? The Furniture Overlord wants to conquer the world . . . by turning every chair, eve
Clementine Rose and her family are off to Paris! It's Clementine's first big trip and there’s so much to see and do. She's been practicing her French and can't wait to say bonjour to Sophie and Jules.
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including iconic painter Sidney Nolan. Sidney Nolan is one of Australia’s most admired and recognized v
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including World War II hero Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop. Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop was an Australian Army
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba. Dame Nellie Melba was a soprano singer. She was the first Austr
Chance of a Lifetime: Daniel and Sione have been given the chance of a lifetime to be coached by Australian rugby union star, Israel Folau. But can they make it count? Reality Check: The Valley rugby
On paper, Nick has settled into life at the National School of Football. He’s made the rep squad and is a starting member of the inaugural Cannon’s team. However, living in the shadow of his famous f
Have you ever run from the dentist? Are you petrified of clowns? Have giant head lice tried to attack and eat you? Do you ever chew on your grandfather's toenails for short story inspiration? And have
It's 1849 and Nellie O'Neill has arrived in South Australia on a ship bringing orphan girls from Irish workhouses. She has left the famine in Ireland far behind, and is full of hopes and dreams for th
Not too many soccer players reach the pinnacle of their sport, while along the way being sledged by ball-boys, mystified by the "coffee-table" rule, terrified by Jonah Lomu, and sharing a rum and Coke
Terry Ledgard is no stranger to mischief and adventure. Having survived childhood in outback Australia, he joined the Army and rose through the ranks to become an SAS medic in Afghanistan. As he endur
It’s the start of term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are over the moon to learn about one of the school’s new charity projects—they are going to become the proud
Kick, Bert, Scruff, and Pin are rejoicing—their dad has been found! But he’s ill from his wartime experiences, and he’s sent away to recover. Could their mother still be alive, too? The four siblings
