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Jarvis 24
David Metzenthen

$19.95 (Paperback book / Penguin Books )

So far, Marc E. Jarvis has lost a white football boot, a school tie and a best friend. But there's more in store for him when he completes Work Experience at a local car yard – where his world is truly rocked, shocked an... More »

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Black Water
David Metzenthen

$18.95 (Paperback book / Penguin )

The wind, blasting up over the horizon from the south, carried with it the coldness of polar ice, and wielded it like a sword. Already the waves at the Heads would be heavy and huge, Farren knew, the gale rising so fierc... More »


Stony Heart Country
David Metzenthen

$19.95 (Paperback book / Penguin )

You see, out here in the country,' Bernie Tolliver tells Aaron Knott, 'things are complicated.'

Dangerously complicated, Aaron discovers – and that's before he's met Rose, the haunted young woman wandering the wild pad... More »

Johnny Harts Heroes
David Metzenthen

$14.25 (Paperback book / Puffin )

Working as first-time drovers for Johnny Hart, Lal and Ralph find themselves inching along a dusty, desperate road. There is a future there to be grabbed if only they can outlast the drought and roll with the punches. Bu... More »


Finn And The Big Guy
David Metzenthen

$18.95 (Paperback book / Puffin )

Finn comes to the city for his first big break - as a stable hand at a large racetrack. Working with the horses he loves, Finn feels valuable for the first time in his life. But there's trouble at the track, and Finn fin... More »

The Really Really High Diving Tower: Aussie Chomps
David Metzenthen

$12.95 (Paperback book / Puffin )

Can Pete 'Pod' Podlewski and Morris 'Shiny-Boy' Diamond conquer the ten metre diving tower – or are they doomed to sit on their towels forever?

It's a matter of life, death, love and discount icy poles! More »


Tiff And The Trout
David Metzenthen

$16.95 (Paperback book / Puffin )

In front of me is the shining river, the gum trees, the mountains, and the high blue sky. I love this place, even if it is really quiet. And I love Cass, too, because she can always make me laugh . . .

Tiff Porter lives ... More »

Rollercoaster: Aussie Nibbles
David Metzenthen

$12.95 (Paperback book / Penguin Books )

Matt wants to go on every ride at the Fun Park, but the roller-coaster scares him. Will it fly off the rails? Will he be sick? Will he be brave enough to ride it? More »


Falling Forward
David Metzenthen

$17.95 (Paperback book / Penguin Books )

The city spread out in strips and stripes below Bruce's steel-capped boots. The sky flew away over his hard-hatted head. He was fifty storeys up, the wind chilling his teeth. In his pocket he had money. Friday was payday... More »

The Only Pony: Aussie Nibbles
David Metzenthen

$12.95 (Paperback book / Puffin )

Bessie Swan lives with her father, an artist. Ronald Swan is a very cautious, nervous person who prefers to paint things like flowers and jugs because they don't move. Bessie loves her father, but she isn't as happy with... More »


Rainbirds
David Metzenthen And Sally Rippin

$28.99 (Hardcover book / Hachette )

A stunningly illustrated story about a city child s relationship with nature and the natural world, the trust that children can place in their parents, the responsibility adults have in looking after children and the env... More »

Winning The World Cup: Aussie Nibbles
David Metzenthen

$12.95 (Paperback book / Puffin )

Marco and his friends live in Australia, but they come from countries all over the world. And when they play soccer, they play for the World Cup! More »


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