For every girl who’s ever dreamed about owning a pony, this is a highly entertaining adventure. Alyssa Brugman writes perfectly for teenagers, capturing all their enthusiasm, excitement and emotions superbly.
Recommended for age 10+
Check out the author’s website at www.alyssabrugman.com.au
Alyssa Brugman was born in Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, Australia in May 1974. She attended five public schools before completing a Marketing Degree at the University of Newcastle.
Alyssa has worked as an after-school tutor for Aboriginal children. She taught management, accounting and marketing at a business college, worked for a home improvements company and then worked in Public Relations before becoming a full-time writer.
This popular dog – who has starred in eleven story collections and two joke collections to date – channels his crazy adventures and antics to Duncan Ball, a Sydney scientist turned author.
'Ouch,' said Limpy. 'Why's my back hurting?'
A horrible thought hit him. Perhaps it was a fork wound. Perhaps while he was unconscious the human had tried to eat him. He looked around.
'Stack me,' said Limpy. All he could see was blue plastic.
Tashi comes from a place very far away. He escaped from a warlord and flew to Australia on a swan. And he tells the best stories ever...
This special Books Alive edition is two-books-in-one: you get Tashi and Tashi and the Giants. Inside are four great adventures about Tashi and dragons and giants and bandits. Tashi is brave, bold and clever - and his stories can be read alone or read together.
The rich characters, funny stories and hilarious illustrations are all supported by beastly facts about the animals, so everyone learns the truth behind the weird and wonderful stories.
Nature has never been such fun!
Recommended for Age 7+
This is a great re-telling of a classic children’s story with a delightful Australian twist.
Recommended for Age 2+
Downloading information has never been more enjoyable.
Recommended for Age 8+
The story and beautiful illustrations in this book perfectly capture the magical moments between a father and child as they play, giggle and express affection. Even though the characters are bears, it’s their wonderful humanity that makes this book so sweet.
This charming book is filled with beautiful and quirky illustrations, which bring Olivia’s sweet character to life. Every reader will want to take Olivia home with them.
Recommended for Age 3+
Kerry Argent’s wonderful illustrations of a wombat sunbathing, kangaroos dancing, kookaburras writing riddles and dingoes playing with yo-yos have stood the test of time—and are as fresh today as ever.