CBCA Shortlist 2006
The Story Of Tom Brennan
$17.95 – Paperback book / Random House
For seventeen-year-old Tom, life is about rugby, his mates and his family, who are well respected in their small country town. But a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's older brother, Daniel, starts a fi... Buy or find out more →
Lost Property
$19.95 – Paperback book / Viking
I hoped Michael was all right. I'd bring him back, though, if I could find him. What could be more precious, what could be more valuable to my family than Michael? This was going to be so good. Roll on, bus, I cried in m... Buy or find out more →
Helicopter Man
$14.95 – Paperback book / Bloomsbury
Pete's dad is being pursued by a secret organisation and both their lives are in danger. That's why they never stay in the same place long, and always stay out of sight. Pete knows he leads an unusual life for a twelve-y... Buy or find out more →
Once
$16.95 – Paperback book / Puffin
Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad.
Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house.
Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh.
My name is Felix.
This is my story.
The reference at the end of the... Buy or find out more →
Millie And The Night Heron
$16.95 – Paperback book / Univ Queensland Pr
"The daughter of an artist and a scientist, and your own
interesting self, Millie. What more could you need?”
But Millie isn’t sure that Tom, her mum’s boyfriend, is right about
that.
A new town, a school project ... Buy or find out more →
Annie's Chair
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
Annie is not impressed. Someone is sleeping on her chair! Who is it? How will she get it back? Find out in this irrepressibly lively story from the much-loved illustrator of There's a Hippopotamus on My Roof Eating Cake.... Buy or find out more →
Kisses For Daddy
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Little Hare
'Now what about a big bear kiss for me?' said Dad.
'No!' said Baby Bear. 'No kiss for Daddy.'
'Oh dear,' said Daddy, carrying Baby Bear up the stairs.
'How about a koala kiss instead? Baby koalas give their daddies
cuddl... Buy or find out more →
The Short And Incredibly Happy Life Of Riley
$16.99 – Paperback book / Lothian
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The Island
$30.00 – Hardcover book / Scholastic
"How do we find happiness? "And once we find it, can we hold onto it? "This book tells the story of an island on which a hard-working tribe lives. They rarely smiled, and never laughed, and although there was much beauty... Buy or find out more →
Scarecrow Army: The Anzacs At Gallipoli
$18.99 – Paperback book / Black Dog Books Kids
On 25 April 1915, thousands of Australians and New Zealanders landed at an unnamed cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula. They had come to fight the Turks. They thought the battle would be over in three days. Months later they... Buy or find out more →
The Glory Garage: Living In Two Worlds. Being Lebanese Muslim In Australia
$0.00 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin
Firstly, I must begin with a disclaimer: I am the first-born female in a migrant family and I identified with some of the dilemmas faced by the girls in these real-life stories. I identified with their experiences but n... Buy or find out more →
Hoosh! Camels In Australia
$19.95 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin
This comprehensive book tracks the presence of camels in Australia, from the vital role they played, along with Afghan cameleers, in the early exploration and development of Central Australia, through to their continued ... Buy or find out more →