There's smoke over the hills, but nobody in Edenville seems too concerned, even though it's fire season and the bush is tinder-dry. Luke has made friends in this town, his mum has found a job she likes, and it's starting to look as if they'll stay for a while. But Luke knows that good things don't last, and everything he has come to rely on is threatened by a much bigger event, one that could destroy everyone and everything. Top of page
NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2011: Children's Literature Shortlist
Shrieking Violet
$27.00 – Hardback / Scholastic Australia
Violet is the world's noisiest, messiest little sister. But her big sister is determined to be the star of this story! In her endearing, colourful illustrations, Emma Quay brings to life the fun, silliness and occasional... Buy or find out more→
My Australian Story The Hunt For Ned Kelly
$16.99 – Paperback / Scholastic Australia
North-east Victoria, 1879. Jamie Ross and his older sister Ellen are alone in the world. Determined to make their fortune, they head to Beechworth - and straight into the midst of the search for Ned Kelly, the most notorious... Buy or find out more→
Where There's Smoke
$18.00 – Paperback / Scholastic Australia
There's smoke over the hills, but nobody in Edenville seems too concerned, even though it's fire season and the bush is tinder-dry. Luke has made friends in this town. But Luke knows that good things don't last, and everything he... Buy or find out more→
Clancy and Millie the Very Fine House
$24.95 – Hardback / Little Hare
Clancy has just moved house. He is missing his old house terribly - the new house is much too big and much too lonely. How will he ever make it his home? As despair takes hold Clancy hears a small voice. Soon, Clancy with the... Buy or find out more→
Mirror
$39.95 – Hardback / Walker Books Ltd
A two-in-one picture book that comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously - one from the left, the other from the right. It lets you experience the lives of two little boys - one from an urban family in Sydney,... Buy or find out more→
Three Loves Of Persimmon
$17.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia
Persimmon lives a solitary life, pouring her passion into her florist shop. Her only companion is Rose, a talking cabbage. Intriguing young men come and go but Persimmon has yet to find the love of her life. Several levels beneath... Buy or find out more→