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It''s 1956 . . . and Lina dreams of being a writer, but her strict Italian parents have other ideas. Now that she''s won a scholarship to an expensive girls school, Lina has other troubles, too. To fit in, she must keep her home life a secret, and even her best friend Mary can''t know the truth. But how long can Lina keep her two worlds apart? Meet Lina and join her adventures in the first of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

It''s 1956 . . . and Lina is working hard on the school newspaper. But mean Sarah Buttersworth isn''t making it easy, and when Lina''s best friend Mary gets distracted by her new television, things begin to fall apart.  Meanwhile, at home, Lina starts to uncover some dark family secrets.  Living in two such different worlds isn''t easy, and when tragedy strikes, she makes a decision that causes her many lives to collide . . . Follow Lina on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

It''s 1956 . . . and the Melbourne Olympic Games have finally arrived! The whole city is buzzing with excitement and Lina can''t wait to go along as a reporter for the school magazine. Now is her chance to prove to everyone that she''s a real writer, and nothing could be more important – until Lina makes a new friend, who changes the way she sees the world . . . Follow Lina on her adventure in the third of four exciting books about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

It''s 1956 . . . and the Melbourne Olympics is over but for Lina the excitement is just beginning. She has a new best friend, the school magazine is a huge hit, and her parents have a surprise that will change everything. When Lina has the chance to meet her idol, the famous writer Stella Davis, it seems as if all her dreams have come true - or have they? Follow Lina on her adventure in the final of four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.

It''s 1956 . . . and Lina dreams of being a writer, but her strict Italian parents have other ideas. Now that she''s won a scholarship to an expensive girls school, Lina has other troubles, too. But the Melbourne Olympic Games could be an opportunity for Lina to follow her dream of working on the school paper. Journey with Lina across all four exciting stories about a passionate girl finding a place to belong.Imaginative, kind and hard-working, Lina is an unforgettable Australian Girl.

⭐ Winner of the 2024 DANZ Children's Book Award for Picture Books! ⭐Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text authentically explores the characters' various disabilities. A cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet!  Come over to my house. Come over and play!I’ll show you around, you can stay the whole day.We’ll swing on the swing-set and splash in the pool.Then I’ll race you inside where my bedroom is cool.Featuring a gorgeous illustrations and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.Winner of the for the inaugural DANZ Award for Picture Books  A Notable book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards  Shortlisted for the Panda Book Awards Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 Book of the Year Awards Best Picture Book of the Year (2022) as voted by Readings Staff A ‘Best Conversation Starter’ Winner in the 2023 Bookstagang Picture Book Awards

From the award-winning creators of Come Over to My House comes this light-hearted picture book about accessibility and disability, and two kids who are inspired to build a better world.Carla and Sam want to play together, but there’s nowhere in their neighbourhood that’s accessible to them both! That is, until Carla and Sam put their heads together to dream up a place where all kids can play together, and a wonderful new space is born.  This fun, child-centred romp through a local neighbourhood belies a powerful picture book about accessibility, and what it truly means to be disabled. With Sally Rippin’s characteristic lightness of touch and Eliza Hull’s depth of knowledge, this appealing story demonstrates the social model of disability; namely, that people are disabled not by their own bodies, but by their environments.   It’s a powerful lens through which to talk about and understand why accessibility is an issue for everyone.Accolades for Come Over to My House:★ WINNER of the DANZ Award for Picture Books (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand)★ WINNER of ‘Best Conversation Starter’ category in the 2023 Bookstagang Picture Book Awards ★ SHORTLISTED as a Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book for Early Childhood★ SHORTLISTED for the Panda Book Awards★ SHORTLISTED for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 Book of the Year Awards★ Best Picture Book of the Year (2022) as voted by Readings Staff

Angel Creek is a book for anyone who has ever felt scared or brave or selfish or tough. If you like Skellig or Journey to the River Sea, you'll fall in love with this.There are only two things Jelly likes about her new falling-down house: the old apricot tree and the creek over the back fence. One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek's dark waters. At first they think it's a bird, but it isn't … It's a baby angel with a broken wing. And they decide to keep it. But soon things start to go wrong, and Jelly discovers that you can’t just take something from where it belongs and expect that it won’t be missed.A truly moving angel story.