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Find out where it all began for Ellyse Perry, Australia’s most prominent sportswoman!CBCA Notable book for Younger Readers, 2017All Ellyse wants to do is play sport. Cricket, soccer, touch footy, athletics – you name it! But now that she’s in high school, playing sport and having fun doesn’t seem so simple. For starters, there’s more homework, and a mix-up with her electives has her stuck with debating! Ugh. Then her friends, Jazz and Charlie, don’t invite her when they go rollerskating. To top it off, mean Ms Parkes won’t let her on the school cricket team because she thinks Ellyse is too small. Could life be more unfair?Luckily, she still has club cricket. Her team are a sure bet to make the grand final, and Ellyse can’t wait to get out onto the pitch with her mate Jamie.Will Ellyse be able to handle the challenges of high school and still find time for all her sports?

When cricket season is over, there''s only one thing to do . . . play soccer!Soccer season is here and Ellyse is desperate to pull on her boots and start dribbling and defending. Unlike club cricket where she is the only girl on the team, her best friends Charlie and Jazz also play soccer and it’s so much fun! But on the day of their first training session, the girls tell Ellyse they don’t want to play soccer this year – there are too many other things to do now they’re in Year Seven. Ellyse is disappointed but has an idea to try to get a girls team together at school! However, things don’t go to plan at school or at training: Ellyse is targeted by one of her own Hawks teammates and this scares off the girls from joining the school team.Will Ellyse find a way to deal with the bully and convince her schoolmates to join in the soccer action?

Catch, run, sidestep . . . score!Ellyse is dying to start touch footy again - touchdowns are the best! But with homework piling up and training every night of the week, is it all getting too much to handle? It looks like Ellyse is going to have to make some MAJOR changes. There''s also the drama at school with her best friends, Jazz and Charlie. One minute things are great, and the next their friendship is falling apart. Uh-oh! Maybe getting selected for the regional touch footy team will help take her mind off things . . . or maybe that''s just wishful thinking.Can Ellyse find the courage to step up and face her problems head on?

Did someone press fast forward? Ellyse is bursting with excitement – she''s been invited to try out for a new youth soccer academy along with her friends Hu and Jamie. Could this be the start of something big? Fingers crossed! But that''s not the only thing. Cricket season has started up again and there''s both school and club competitions to play. Certain that she can do it all, Ellyse won''t slow down. That is, until she finds herself in danger of disappointing everyone around her. Man, growing up sucks sometimes!Will Ellyse finally have to choose between cricket and soccer?

Rocky finds an orphan wolf cub all alone in the forest, but trying to keep it a secret at home gives him all sorts of problems!

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Lime A Phonics phase: 6

 

Rocky's dad refuses to let Alf the wolf cub stay now that he's getting too big to hide, prompting Rocky to run away with his friend Stubb and Alf.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Lime B Phonics phase: 6

 

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER 2018 FOR UNPUBLISHED FIRST NOVELShe hasn't seen her brother in years. Now, he's dead.When Judi Westerholme finds out her estranged brother has been murdered, she assumes it's connected to his long term drug addiction. Returning home, she is shocked to discover he had been clean for years, had a wife - now missing - a child and led a respectable life. But if he had turned his life around, why was he killed in a drug deal shooting? And where is his wife?Desperate to know what really happened, Judi sets out to uncover the truth, even though it means confronting her own traumatic past. But she's not the only one looking for answers...She turned her back on her brother before. Should she trust him now?With a gutsy, unapologetic protagonist, Trust Me, I'm Dead is a gritty and bold crime thriller that explores the sacrifices people will make for their families.

There's nothing more dangerous than revenge.Judi Westerholme has been through it. Brave and strong-willed, she's just about coping in her new role as foster parent to her orphaned niece, taking a job at the local pub to help make ends meet. Then the pub's landlord and Judi's friend, army veteran Pete 'Macca' Maccasfield, is murdered, and her world is suddenly turned upside down.Despite warnings from the city police to keep out of it, Judi can't help but get involved in the search for Macca's killer. But she soon becomes deeply entangled with some ruthlessly dangerous men. She must act fast and think smart to work out what they want - before anyone else gets hurt...Long buried secrets resurface in Sherryl Clark's pacey crime novel that pushes Judi Westerholme to her limits to protect the people she loves most.

A dead employee. A missing child. Anonymous phone calls in the dead of night. Judi Westerholme's troubles aren't over yet...Already struggling to juggle co-running the local pub with her childcare responsibilities for her orphaned niece, Judi does not need life to become any more complicated.Yet, as usual, complications arrive in spades: she starts receiving threatening, late-night phone calls before discovering one of her employees, Kate, shot dead.Judi finds herself caught up in a murder investigation, as well as the hunt for the Kate's fourteen-year-old daughter, who has been missing since the murder.Add in the uncertainty of her relationship with Melbourne-based DS Heath and the fact that her estranged mother's nursing home keeps urging her to visit, and Judi might finally be at breaking point.

Sasha's policeman dad has taken up a remote country posting, and she falls and hits her head on the very first day in Manna Creek. When their new pet, retired police dog King, starts communicating with her, she puts it down to her concussion. But more strange things start to happen. Who is the greasy-haired man she keeps seeing? Why is the local art dealer so nasty? And who killed Mrs Alsopp and set her house on fire?When Sasha 'sees' the burning house in a dream, it's not enough to save the elderly woman. But the beaten man she sees in the old police cell is already dead - isn't he? Together, Sasha and King must solve the mysteries in Manna Creek, and save the one person she thought she could rely on.From popular and award-winning author, Sherryl Clark, comes a fast-paced mystery that will haunt you until the very last page.

Gutsy PI Lou Alcott takes charge in this brilliantly crafted, gritty thriller. Perfect for readers of Jacqueline Bublitz, Jane Caro and Sarah Bailey.SHORTLISTED - 2025 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best NovelSHORTLISTED - NZ Booklovers Awards 2025She's the one to turn to when you need saving. But first she has to save herself...Lou Alcott is turning over a new leaf as a private investigator. Formerly police, she was forced to resign when she attacked a domestic violence perpetrator. She's always vowed to be nothing like her grandfather Hamish, Melbourne's biggest crime boss, delivering an eye for an eye, but this guy had it coming.On her first day she draws two cases helping at-risk women. First there's Diane Paterson, who has apparently left her husband without a word. Who should Lou believe? The charmingly distraught husband, Diane's suspicious parents, or the freezer full of lovingly prepared food left behind?Then a house security check for an isolated young woman who is convinced her abusive ex is stalking her again turns worrisome when she fails to show up for their meeting. Lou reports Melinda's odd disappearance to the police but with no signs of a struggle she fears they're not able to act quickly enough.With her protective radar pinging, Lou keeps digging until she unearths chilling evidence that puts her in the hot seat. Suddenly Lou is embroiled in a cat-and-mouse-game where there will only be one survivor... Will Lou's first case be her last?PRAISE:'Compelling from start to finish..' - Verve Magazine'Briskly paced and interesting, Woman, Missing combines clever plotting, vivid urban locations and some nicely formed characters to make an outstanding read.' - Canberra Weekly'The attention to detail is phenomenal, combined with multiple twists elevates this thriller to a new level of suspense ... If compelling mysteries with strong female leads are your kind of book, you will not want to miss out on this thriller by Sherryl Clark.' - Better Reading'Ex-cop, brand-new private investigator Lou Alcott is unconventional, unstoppable and strangely endearing.' - B.M. Carroll, author of The Other Side of Her'Woman, Missing is cleverly plotted and hard to put down. A perfect holiday read.' - Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved

Since Chris lost his best mate, Dave, cars are all he really cares about.  Then Josh Carter moves to town.  His dad is a famous racing car driver and everyone wants to be Josh''s friend.  But as Chris soon discovers, Josh is a bit of a motormouth, and that''s where the trouble begins . . .

It''s 1900 . . . and Rose lives with her family in a big house in Melbourne. She wants to play cricket, climb trees and be an adventurer! But Rose''s mother has other ideas.  Then Rose''s favourite young aunt comes to town, and everything changes.  Will Rose''s mother let Aunt Alice stay? And will Rose ever get to do the things she loves? Meet Rose and join her adventure in the first of four stories about a Federation girl who''s determined to do things her way!

It''s 1900 . . . and Rose feels that Aunt Alice is the only one who understands her.  But now it looks as if Aunt Alice is going to live in Adelaide, leaving Rose with a dreadful new governess, Miss Higginbottom!  Can Rose stop Aunt Alice leaving Melbourne?  And has her chance of going to school gone forever?Follow Rose on her adventure in the second of four stories about a Federation girl who''s determined to do things her way!

It''s 1900 . . . and Rose''s world is changing.  At last she can go to a proper school where she makes a best friend, learns more than just embroidery and even gets to play in a proper cricket match.  But at home, Mother is dangerously ill, Father is worried about Federation, and Aunt Alice is getting in more trouble than ever . . . Join Rose again on her adventure in the third of four exciting stories about a Federation girl who''s determined to do things her way!

It''s 1901 . . . and even the death of Queen Victoria can''t stop the growing excitement as Melbourne gets ready to celebrate Federation – on Rose''s birthday!  Meanwhile at school, Rose loves being involved in the cricket team.  She''s so focused on the game coming up that she almost doesn''t notice Abigail acting strangely.  What''s wrong with Rose''s best friend?  And can Rose help?Join Rose in the final of four exciting stories about a Federation girl who''s determined to do things her way!

The Little Pirate and his crew have been taken prisoner on board Captain Stinker''s smelly ship! Is there a way to rescue them all?

Do you dare . . . Leave school to support your family? Save your big brother? Stand up to the local crims? I''ts an adventure in history. Do you Dare? It''s 1915 in Melbourne''s inner west and Jimmy has left school to support his family while his brother is away at war. But when Jimmy''s brother returns, he is a different person, and Jimmy finds his ''odd jobs'' for the local crims have also taken a turn for the worst. Will Jimmy go to gaol and can he save his family and his brother...?      

I arch my back high, feel my night tiger paws and night tiger claws stalk across the grass,flick my tiger tail, twitch my tiger ears,growl my night tiger groooooowwwwwl.After the sun sets, the night creeps in and it's time for bed. But darkness shrinks as the full moon springs up above the trees, lighting the garden and inviting a child to take on an intrepid night-time adventure, prowling the back garden with the family cat.A glorious and poetic celebration of imagination, courage and daring.This book is perfect for: - Reading a gorgeous, gentle bedtime story - Readers who love the wonder of Where the Wild Things Are - Nurturing the power of imagination to work through difficult feelings - Fostering courage, confidence and a sense of wonder

Independent, adventurous and courageous, Rose is an unforgettable Australian Girl. It''s 1900 … and Rose lives with her family in a big house in Melbourne. She wants to play cricket and have adventures but Rose''s conservative mother won''t let her. Then young Aunt Alice, a feisty suffragette, moves in with them and everything changes, not only for Rose, but for the whole country.

Melissa and Dobie can''t believe they''re in detention together. They hate each other, and couldn''t be more different! Rebellious Dobie despises her wealthy background and has just lost the chance to be a professional dancer. Melissa is smart, sensible, and always doing her best to compensate for a life on the run with her alcoholic mother. Yet in between the anger and disappointment there''s common ground. Once, they both had dreams - what went wrong? They forge an unlikely friendship that gives both of them the strength not to give up on their dreams. But circumstance, and the past, conspire to challenge their resolve right through to the dramatic climax of the story.This fast-paced read is dynamic and gripping, perfect for teen readers who want all the characteristics of a long novel, dealing with teenage issues and tough topics, in a strong, condensed book. From a series written by some amazing authors, this book is everything a reluctant reader would want to get them engaged.