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The central character of Weekly dreams of escape from the parasitic demands of both her past and her present, as she battles against a hostile community to buy her plot of land. The Gothic quality and the climax of the novel reveal Jolley's ability to create a stunning and original plot.

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Tommo on trumpet and Mikki on drums have always been the backbone of the school band. But when Mikki discovers a passion for football, Tommo finds himself torn between winning glory as a trumpet soloist and learning drums to save the band. Lurching from mishap to mayhem, he must somehow dodge the clutches of a die hard coach, the teeth of the principal's pampered pooch, and the attentions of a love sick Shirlynne. Will he emerge, conscience an...

Fulfilling a promise made to his dying grandfather, Max Piaccioni sets himself on a long, hard road to the Vatican or bust! An unlikely hero, Max lurches from challenge to challenge in his bid for the job ahead, from his secret adoption of a lost lamb, to battling gorgeous goths and deranged delinquents, to his thwarted attempts at saintly behavior. This is a gently comic, yet respectful look at Catholicism, and religious conventions in genera...

Miss Llewellyn-Jones has a lot of trouble keeping her washing on the line. She loses jeans, tops, socks, knickers but when she hangs out Teddy, things take a surprising turn. With its delightfully rhythmic text and gorgeous, quirky illustrations, this colorful picture book is one that young children will want to read again and again. (Ages 3-6)

In Contrary Rhetoric, John Kinsella's essays are concerned with culture, place, and poetic language. From the 'city' to the 'bush, ' and with 'prospect' and 'refuge' of landscape in mind, his focus is up close. Looking at region through an international le

This thorough and well-researched book is an insightful guide to the best food in Perth, Australia butchers, bakers, cheesemongers, gourmet cafes, patisseries, green grocers, chocolatiers, and much, much more. It includes maps, opening hours, parking information, and all contact details. Prior to moving to Australia, author Julie Mews owned the London-based catering company, Babette's Feast. Author Lisa Hummel-Robson trained at the Leiths Scho...

Universally acclaimed as an Australian classic, My Place now available in an attractive gift edition is a powerful and deeply moving memoir of three generations of the author's family, told with passion, compassion and great humor. --- "My Place moved me several times to tears. This sad and wise and funny book is of inestimable value in comprehending the relatedness of the global community. Unbelievably and unexpectedly moving, Sally Morgan's ...

Lucy is miserable. She is on her first holiday with her dad since her parents split up and she doesnt like his new girlfriend. Shes not getting along with her cousins and she feels left out and unloved. Even her talent for writing stories has deserted her. Lucys life is turned upside down when Sharni (a funny little creature from outer space) teaches her to see the world through new eyes and makes her world shine again. When Sharni has complet...

Based on true events, this book tells the story of Clara and her struggle to overcome the devastating effects of childhood trauma and domestic abuse. The only glimmer of hope in Claras turbulent life was the discovery that she had a beautiful singing voice and a passion for performance. Her early dream of becoming a famous opera singer was quickly shattered by her father, but her desire to entertain and her natural talent finally resulted in h...

Joy Lefroy and illustrator Marion Duke have produced a delightfully told and exquisitely illustrated children's picture book telling the story of C.Y. O'Connor and the building of the pipeline that brought water to the parched goldfields exactly a century ago. The colossal pipeline was built between Mundaring Weir and Kalgoorlie and is considered an engineering feat. The construction of the pipeline, life on the goldfields, and the numerous ch...