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THE BEST BOOKS FOR YOUR SCHOOL JANUARY-JULY 2018
WELCOME
Welcome to Allen & Unwin’s January-July catalogue, created especially for
teachers and librarians.
In it, you will find a wealth of new fiction, non-fiction and picture book titles to
entertain and edify your students – whatever their age or reading ability – and to
help instil in them a passion for reading.
Where appropriate, we have indicated whether a title meets the criteria of the
Australian Curriculum, has supporting notes for teaching, and is suitable for
class-set purchases.
I hope you enjoy reading this catalogue and find loads of titles that inspire you
and your students.
Best wishes,
Carolyn Walsh
KEY
AC Title meets the criteria of the Australian Curriculum
Highly suitable for classroom discussion or units of work
Free downloadable Teacher Notes, which include extensive information,
teaching ideas and curriculum links, are available from the Allen & Unwin
website
Free downloadable Teacher Tips are available from the Allen & Unwin
TT website
The books in this catalogue are available from your school supplier.
For any enquiries, please contact
Carolyn Walsh
Marketing Manager, Education
Allen & Unwin
+61 2 8425 0150 carolynw@allenandunwin.com
THE FREEDOM FINDERS
Emily Conolan
TT
Series Description: Experience the life-or-death true choices of children your own age,
around the world and throughout time. Freedom Finders is an interactive adventure series
where readers step into the shoes of inspirational kids navigating their way to their new
home, Australia. This series provides a unique approach to Australian history and features
fact files and real-life interviews. It is perfect for upper primary and lower secondary school
Humanities and Social Sciences; History and Geography; Civics and Citizenship; Intercultural
and Ethical Understanding.
Themes: world history, war, displacement, Australian settlement, resilience, courage,
migration, asylum seekers, refugees.
Ages: 9-13
BREAK YOUR CHAINS
SERIES - MIDDLE FICTION
It is 1825. You and Ma have survived on the streets of London ever
since the soldiers took Da away and you fled Ireland. Now, with Ma
gone too, you find yourself facing life-or-death choices at every
turn. Can you carry a secret treasure across the ocean and finally be
reunited with Da? You’ll be asked to betray your friends; trust thieves;
and survive storms at sea and attacks by bushrangers. At every turn,
the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom?
9781760294915 PB A$16.99 NZ $18.99 April
TOUCH THE SUN
It is 2011. Your aunty is a journalist in your war-torn home country of
Somalia, and you want nothing more than to follow in her footsteps.
But getting too close to the truth can burn you – and when you’re left
alone to look after your little sister, Jamilah, you find yourself facing
life-or-death choices at every turn. Can you expose the truth about an
evil terrorist organisation? Will you ever find a place that is safe to call
home? You’ll be asked to cross deserts on foot; hide below deck in a
leaky boat; and put your life in the hands of people smugglers. At every
turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom?
9781760294922 PB A$16.99 NZ $18.99 April
Other titles in the
series include:
9781760294939 9781760294946 Emily Conolan
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THE SUSIE K FILES
Shamini Flint, illustrated by Sally Heinrich
Series Description: Susie K likes science instead of netball and has the class goldfish for a
best friend. But Susie’s mum finds it hard to believe that she’s happy that way. She’s constantly
trying to push Susie (with the best of intentions, of course!) to be something she’s not. And the
last thing Susie wants is to disappoint her mum ... In this fresh new series, find out how Susie’s
unconventional problem-solving skills + Mum’s optimistically high expectations = hilarious results.
Themes: humour, family, identity.
Ages 7-11
LIFE OF THE PARTY!
Susie’s mum is thrilled to hear that Susie is going to
Clementine’s party ... except she hasn’t been invited yet.
So even though Susie would much rather stay home
to read about endangered animals, she uses all her
SERIES - JUNIOR FICTION
problem-solving skills to become the life of the party!
9781760296681 PB A$9.99 NZ$12.99 January
GAME CHANGER!
Susie’s mum is excited to hear that Susie is competing
in Sports Day at school … except Susie hasn’t found a
sport she’s any good at. But even though Susie would
much rather stay home and investigate deforestation, she
uses all her problem-solving skills to become a game
changer!
9781760296698 PB A$9.99 NZ$12.99 January
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D-BOT SQUAD
Mac Park
Series Description: A fuel-injected first reader alternative … from the creators of the bestselling
Boy vs Beast series. These books have been carefully crafted to match and gradually strengthen
the abilities of newly independent readers. Words are kept simple, word counts are low, and
chapters are exactly the right length. And, best of all, each book finishes on such a cliffhanger that
no student will be able to resist the urge to pick up the next in the series.
Visit www.macparkbooks.com for Teacher Notes, activity sheets
and loads of helpful information.
Themes: dinosaurs, robots, action-adventure.
Ages: 5-7
MEGA HATCH: D-BOT 7
SERIES - JUNIOR FICTION
Dinosaurs are running wild all over the place! Hunter and his team
must hatch their best plan yet. But that’s not the only thing hatching...
9781760296032 PB A$9.99 NZ$12.99 February
DINO CORP: D-BOT 8
Hunter, Charlie and Ethan must save the last and wildest of all the
dinosaurs – the T-Rex! Will the team finally find out where all the
dinosaurs came from?
9781760296049 PB A$9.99 NZ$12.99 February
Other titles in the series include:
9781760295974 9781760295981 9781760295998 9781760296001 9781760296018 9781760296025
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THROUGH MY EYES:
NATURAL DISASTERS
Series Editor Lyn White
Series Description: This series invites young readers to enter the fragile worlds of children living
through contemporary natural disasters. Every day in an increasing number of countries, children
are desperately trying to survive as their families and their whole way of life is destroyed by
natural disasters. Through My Eyes: Natural Disasters is a tribute to such children and the themes
of courage, determination, triumph and perseverance will inspire, challenge and engage young
readers, creating greater cross-cultural understanding and informed empathy.
Extensive Teaching and Learning Guides will be available for each title on publication. Visit
www.throughmyeyesbooks.com.au for these guides and other useful information.
Themes: global environments, climate change, natural disasters, courage, identity,
relationships, loyalty, honour, culture, survival, hope.
Ages: 11-14
SERIES - MIDDLE FICTION
LYLA
Fleur Beale
Lyla has just started her second year of high school
when a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Christchurch
to pieces. Devastation is everywhere. While her police
officer mother and trauma nurse father respond to the
disaster, Lyla puts on a brave face, opening their home
to neighbours and leading the community clean-up. But
soon she discovers that it’s not only familiar buildings
and landscapes that have vanished – it’s friends and
acquaintances, too. As the earth keeps shaking day after
day, can Lyla find a way to cope with her new reality?
9781760113780 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99 March
Other titles in the series include:
9781760113766 9781760113797 9781760113773
6 AUGUST 2018 Fleur Beale
THEAmie
ILLUMINAE FILES
Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Series Description: The trilogy that broke the mould, The Illuminae Files has been called
“stylistically mesmerizing” and “out-of-this-world-awesome”, and it’s quite simply unlike anything
your students have read before.
But don’t take our word for it; the awards gathered by the first two novels in the series prove just
how remarkable this YA space-opera/thriller series really is. Illuminae, the first in the series, won
the 2016 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, the 2016 ABIA Award for Best Young
Adult Fiction and the 2016 Gold Inky Award. Gemina, the following instalment, also took out the
following year’s Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction.
Themes: love, trust, deep space, survival, conspiracy.
Ages: 14+
OBSIDIO
SERIES - YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Kady, Ezra, Hanna and Nik narrowly escaped with their
lives from the attacks on Kerenza and Heimdall station and
now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on
the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed
and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to
Kerenza – but who knows what they’ll find seven months
after the invasion?
Meanwhile, Kady’s cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech
assault and has joined Kerenza’s ragtag underground
resistance. When Rhys – an old flame from Asha’s past –
reappears on Kerenza, the two find themselves on opposite
sides of the conflict.
With time running out, a final battle will be waged on land
and in space, heroes will fall, and hearts will be broken.
9781925266726 PB A$22.99 NZ$24.99 March
Other titles in the series include:
9781760113803 9781925266573 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Credit: Christopher Tovo
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RUINED
Amy Tintera
Series Description: In the final book in the New York Times bestselling Ruined series, romance
and epic stakes come together in a story of revenge, adventure, and unexpected love. Watch this
series fly off your library shelves and entice non-readers by including it in wide-reading collections.
Themes: power, loyalty, bravery and magic.
Ages: 12-16
ALLIED
As the war for liberation rages on, what triumph
and freedom means to Em and her sister Olivia
is slowly changing. Olivia’s violence and thirst for
SERIES - YOUNG ADULT FICTION
vengeance is becoming her only ambition, while
Em is left to pick up the pieces. But it’s not only
Em who is upset by Olivia’s increased violence.
Other members of the Ruined army are beginning
to see the cracks, and soon a small group of them
defects from Olivia’s army and joins Em instead.
The two sisters are soon pitted against each other
in an epic battle for the kingdom and the future,
and only one will win.
9781760290665 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99 May
Other titles in the series include:
9781760290641 9781760290658 Amy Tintera
Credit: Brant Brogan
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THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Garth Nix
Series Description: Seven keys … seven days … seven breathtaking adventures.
Featuring all-new covers, this remarkable and bestselling series by the master of fantasy fiction is
sure to gather a whole new generation of devoted YA fans through its clever mix of ingredients,
including a vulnerable but plucky young hero, intricate worlds within worlds, weird and wonderful
creatures, page-turning adventure, danger, suspense and humour. Perfect for your library shelves
and classroom book boxes.
Themes: fantasy, magic, quests, adventure, identity, courage.
Ages: 10-18
MISTER MONDAY
SERIES - YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Arthur Penhaligon is not supposed to be a hero. He is, in fact,
supposed to die an early death. But then he is saved by a key
shaped like the minute hand of a clock. Little does he realise that
with the key comes a plague brought by bizarre creatures from
another realm.
9781760633233 PB A$14.99 NZ$16.99 March
GRIM TUESDAY
Arthur embarks on a heart-stopping adventure that will take him from
the dismal Pit of the Far Reaches, all the way to the heart of a sun
and back. Racing furiously against time, he must find the second
piece of the Will, claim the Second Key, and save both his own world
and the House.
9781760633240 PB A$14.99 NZ$16.99 March
Other titles in the series include:
9781760633257 9781760633264 9781760633271
MARCH 2018 JULY 2018 JULY 2018 9
BRINDABELLA
Ursula Dubosarsky
illustrated by Andrew Joyner
From an extraordinary novelist and an award-
winning illustrator comes this lyrical and unforgettable
story about a boy, the untameable wildness of a
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
hand-reared joey, and the fierce beauty of the
Australian bush.
Themes: wildness, family, Australian bush, animals,
hunting, death.
9781760112042 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 8-12 April
SHINE MOUNTAIN
Julie Hunt
Wonderful narrative voices, surprising characters and
fascinating worlds combine in this new adventure
story from the author of Song for a Scarlet Runner
(shortlisted for the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year
and 2014 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards) about a
girl who finds a magical musical instrument, a boy
from a travelling medicine show, and their perilous
journey to the gleam country.
Themes: family secrets, magical powers, animal
guides, courage, quest, journeying.
9781760291501 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 9-13 May
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10GEORGE PARKER GOES TT
GLOBAL
David Metzenthen
Super-clever George Parker unexpectedly teams
up with super-rich Chase Landon-Bond on an
international adventure to rescue Chase’s sister.
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
A flat-out funny, madcap, strange and joyful mission,
filled with hijinks and hilarity.
Themes: comedy, adventure, friendship.
9781760523466 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 10-14 June
MY GIRRAGUNDJI - *
20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Meme McDonald and
Boori Monty Pryor
The 20th anniversary edition of the award-winning,
much-loved story that tells how a little tree frog
helps a boy find the courage to face his fears.
Strong themes for discussion make this an ideal
novel to teach in class.
Produced by Copyright Agency Reading Australia.
Themes: Aboriginal culture and history, growing up,
racism, bullying, love and strength.
9781760297107 PB A$14.99 NZ$16.99
Ages: 8-14 June
Notes produced by Reading Australia, an initiative of the
* Copyright Agency, are available at www.allenandunwin.com
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11SWALLOW’S DANCE
Wendy Orr
Leira’s family flee to the island of Crete just before a
huge volcanic eruption destroys their island and sends
a tsunami to where they thought they had found safety.
Another thrilling Bronze Age survival story from the
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
acclaimed author of Dragonfly Song, winner of the
2017 Prime Minister’s Literary award – Children’s
Fiction, and shortlisted for the 2017 CBCA Book of the
Year – Younger Readers.
Themes: adventure, natural disaster, survival, historical
fiction, ancient culture, courage.
9781760297879 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 9-13 July
A SONG ONLY I CAN HEAR
Barry Jonsberg
Rob has a huge crush on the new girl at school. But
Rob is painfully shy and suffers severe panic attacks.
How is her heart to be won?
Another wonderful comedy-drama full of heart from
the award-winning author of My Life as an Alphabet.
Themes: shyness, anxiety, bullying, unrequited love,
LGBTQI.
9781760630836 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 10-14 July
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12THE ENDSISTER
Penni Russon
Unforgettable characters, chaotic family life and an
intriguing ghost story combine in this funny, absorbing
tale of a large and boisterous family who inherit a
mansion on the other side of the world.
Themes: ghosts, family, identity.
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
9781741750652 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 10-14 February
PARVANA:
A GRAPHIC NOVEL
Deborah Ellis
A stunning graphic novel edition of the internationally
bestselling novel and adapted from the major feature
film The Breadwinner, produced by Angelina Jolie
and nominated for an Oscar this year in the Best
Animated Feature Film category.
Themes: war, refugees, women’s rights, courage,
friendship, violence, oppression.
9781760631970 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 9-13 February
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13THE SUPER LIFE OF BEN
BRAVER
Marcus Emerson
Ben Braver is selected to go to a school for children
with superpowers, even though he doesn’t actually
have a superpower ... A hilarious adventure series
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
about superpowers, unbelievable inventions, and the
greatness that lies within any kid who dreams big.
A well-plotted story with easy conversational tone
and black-and-white illustrations throughout make
this perfect for your newly independent readers, as
well as students who like their adventure mixed with
humour. Perfect for library shelves and classroom
book boxes.
Themes: comedy, adventure, superpowers.
9781760631680 PB A$12.99 NZ$14.99
Ages: 7-12 March
FREAKS ON THE LOOSE
Leigh Hobbs
From Australia’s Children’s Laureate 2016-17 comes
the hilarious, anarchic antics of One-eyed Eileen, her
4F classmates, and their long-suffering teacher in
one collectable volume.
Themes: school, friends, teaching, bullying, misfits
and humour.
9781760294311 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 7-11+ January
Leigh Hobbs
Australian Children’s Laureate 2016-17
Credit: Robert Littlewood
14THE WILD ROBOT
Peter Brown
A heartwarming and action-packed novel about
what happens when nature and technology collide.
By turns funny, moving, surprising and dramatic,
this is a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is
enchanting. Full of talking points, this could be the
MIDDLE FICTION - PRIMARY & LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
focus of a stunning unit of work in class.
Themes: tolerance, oppression, acceptance, family,
artificial and emotional intelligence.
9781848127272 PB A$14.99 NZ$16.99
Ages: 9-12 February
RUNNING ON EMPTY
S. E. Durrant
When CJ’s grandfather dies, his family starts to
unravel at the edges. In order to deal with his grief
and to keep his anxiety at bay, CJ does what he
and his grandfather did best: running. Round and
round the Olympic Park, aiming for the nationals,
running to escape, CJ only seems to be heading
ever-closer to disaster. Running On Empty is a
beautiful book about false starts and emotional
journeys, with hope as the ultimate finishing line.
Themes: grief, family, anxiety, sport.
9780857637406 PB A$14.99 NZ$16.99
Ages: 9-12 May
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15WHITE NIGHT TT
Ellie Marney
Bo Mitchell has little on his mind except school,
footy and friends. Rory Wild has grown up on a
nearby commune and is attending a ‘normal’ high
school for the first time. Bo is determined to find out
everything about her, even her secrets ...
This wonderfully compelling novel from the
acclaimed author of the Every series is perfect
for male and female readers and offers enough
discussion points to make it appropriate for in-class
study.
FICTION - SECONDARY SCHOOL
Themes: family, communes, cults, environmental
politics, rural setting.
9781760293550 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 13-18 March
MUNMUN TT
Jesse Andrews
This pointed, amusing, highly-original and skewering
social novel for our times is set in an alternate
reality where every person’s physical size is directly
proportional to their wealth, by the bestselling
author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Highly
recommended for in-class study and guaranteed
to promote in-depth discussions about wealth,
inequality, and social justice.
Themes: inequality, social justice, humour, family,
power.
9781760523596 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 14+ April
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16LIFEL1K3 (LIFELIKE)
Jay Kristoff
Unnervingly sexy androids and a gutsy scavenger
heroine cross paths in this highly original, explosive
new science fiction series by the co-author of the
bestselling Illuminae Files.
A fascinating and fresh way to explore this important
genre in your classroom.
Themes: humanity, betrayal, trust, survival, conspiracy.
9781760295691 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 14+ May
FICTION - SECONDARY SCHOOL
CHANGING GEAR TT
Scot Gardner
An unforgettable YA novel about a boy heading off
to clear his head just before his final school exams
and the wisdom he gains on the road.
Warm and engaging characters combine with
philosophical themes and a strong dose of humour
and honesty to make this a fantastic read for
teenagers (boys in particular respond to this author)
and ideal for classroom discussions about facing the
transition to adulthood.
Themes: family, friendship, adventure, sex, life, death.
9781760631468 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 14-18 June
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17RAIN FALL TT
Ella West
In setting out to discover the truth, Annie
uncovers secrets that could rip her small
New Zealand community apart. A tense,
engaging mystery that will have your students
racing through the pages.
Ella West’s previous novel, Night Vision, won the
LIANZA Young Adult Fiction award in 2015.
Themes: crime, suspense, horses, friendship, the
environment, economic downturns.
FICTION - SECONDARY SCHOOL
9781760296834 PB A$16.99 NZ$18.99
Ages: 12-15 January
THE LEARNING TT
CURVES OF VANESSA
PARTRIDGE
Clare Strahan
At the end of the school year, fifteen-year-old high-
achieving ‘good girl’ Vanessa Partridge re-invents
herself and seeks out new life experiences as she
asserts her independence. A wonderful and funny
coming-of-age story set at the beach over the
summer
Themes: friendship, love, sex, environmental activism,
family.
9781760296797 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 15+ May
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18SAM AND ILSA’S LAST HURRAH TT
Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Siblings Sam and Ilsa Kehlmann have spent most of their high
school years throwing parties for their friends – and now they’ve
prepared their final blowout, just before graduation. The rules are
simple: each twin gets to invite three guests, and the other twin
doesn’t know who’s coming until the partiers show up at the
door. With Sam and Ilsa, the sibling revelry is always tempered
with a large dose of sibling rivalry, and tonight is no exception.
One night. One apartment. Eight people. What could possibly go
wrong …?
Fun fiction for your library shelves and wide-reading box sets.
Themes: love, friendship, coming of age.
FICTION - SECONDARY SCHOOL
9781760293857 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 15+ April
IN SEARCH OF US
Ava Dellaira
This sweeping inter-generational story about mothers and
daughters, love and loss, holding on and letting go is told in
two perspectives and is by the author of the critically acclaimed
Love Letters to the Dead.
Themes: love, loss, longing and music.
9781471406515 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 12-18 May
TO KILL A KINGDOM
Alexandra Christo
Dark and romantic YA fantasy for fans of Sarah J Maas,
about a siren with a taste for royal blood and the prince
who has sworn to destroy her. Perfect for drawing students
to your library shelves.
Themes: sirens, princes, romance, murder.
9781471407390 PB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 14-18 May
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19HERSTORY: 50 Women and Girls
Who Shook the World
Katherine Halligan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh
In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50
intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling
the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced and the
changes they made, each lavishly illustrated spread is a celebration
of girl power in its many forms. Just some of the inclusions are:
Elizabeth I, Jeanne d’Arc, Indira Gandhi, Billie Holiday, Maria
Montessori, Malala Yousafzai, Amelia Earhart and Cathy Freeman.
Themes: history, feminism, determination and resilience.
9781788001380 HB A$35.00 NZ$39.99
Ages: 8-12 June
NON-FICTION - PRIMARY SCHOOL
SO YOU THINK YOU’VE GOT IT
BAD? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Egypt
Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea
A kid’s life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun, with all the
cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was
rather tough! In this hilarious book, children will learn exactly
how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions
and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well,
eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for
being naughty at school!
Themes: Ancient Egypt, humour.
9781788001359 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 5-8 June
GRANDAD MANDELA
Zindzi Mandela, Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela
Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about
the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers
as Nelson Mandela. They learn that he was a freedom fighter,
a President and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner, and that they can
continue his legacy in the world today. Seen through a child’s
perspective, and authored jointly by his great-grandchildren and
daughter, this amazing story celebrates what would have been
DRAFT COVER Mandela’s 100th birthday.
Themes: South Africa, apartheid, freedom fighters, history.
9781786031365 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 5-8 July
20THE GREAT RACE
Christopher Corr
Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned
its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race!
Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out
why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folktale that
has been passed from generation to generation.
Themes: diversity, intercultural awareness, Chinese zodiac.
9781786030658 HB A$21.99 NZ$24.99
Ages: 4-7 January
NON-FICTION - PRIMARY SCHOOL
THE WALKABOUT ORCHESTRA
Chloe Perarnau
Take trip from Reykjavik to Rio in this search-and-find tour of
the world that will introduce young readers to all the instruments
of the orchestra.
Themes: search-and-find, music, cities of the world.
9781786030795 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 5-8 March
CHILDREN’S WILDLIFE ATLAS
John Farndon
A captivating, fact-filled atlas exploring animal habitats around the
world, including rainforest, grasslands, desert, woodlands, wetlands
and polar regions.
Themes: nature, animal behaviour, environment and sustainability.
9781784939687 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 8-11 April
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Armin Greder
Precarious boats navigate the waters of the sea, from south to north. And more often than not, it is not
only hope that drowns. A devastating indictment of our society’s treatment of refugees by the creator
of The Island.
With eloquent and devastating imagery, the creator of the multi-award winning book The Island again
asks us to examine our responses to the plight of refugees. How long will we remain silent witnesses?
An unsettling afterword by writer Alessandro Leogrande gives specific examples of how this process in
the First World robs people not just of their lives but of any acknowledgement of their humanity, and
how we are so reluctant to talk about it.
PICTURE BOOK - SECONDARY SCHOOL
A must for visual literacy, ethics and culture studies, this book is guaranteed to generate a huge
amount of discussion both in class and in the wider world.
Themes: asylum seekers, refugees, prejudice, life and death, war and injustice.
9781760630959 HB A$29.99 NZ$32.99
Ages: 12+ February
22CHALK BOY
Margaret Wild
illustrated by Mandy Ord
From the pen of one of Australia’s most
beloved children’s authors comes a soulful and
heartwarming story about what happens when a
pavement artist’s drawing comes to life.
Themes: art, the life cycle, friendship, creativity.
9781760630683 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 5-8 July
PICTURE BOOKS - PRIMARY SCHOOL
DIGGER
Mike Dumbleton
illustrated by Robin Cowcher
This poignant story of a toy kangaroo that goes to
war with a young man who doesn’t come back is a
quiet reminder of the casualties of war, and a tribute
to the French schoolchildren who once tended
the graves of Australian soldiers who died on the
Western Front in the heroic battle for
Villers-Bretonneux in April 1918.
Themes: war, loss, friendship, WWI, 100th
Anniversary of Villers-Bretonneux.
9781760296735 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 5-8 March
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23MONSTERS
Anna Fienberg
illustrated by Kim Gamble
and Stephen Axelsen
Tildy can see monsters that no one else can see
and she sleeps with one eye open, until a new
friend at school helps her overcome her fear.
Subject matter and author/illustrator star power
make this a must for your infant school library and
storytime.
Themes: humour, monsters, night-fears, loneliness,
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courage, friendship.
9781760293369 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 4-8 June
ARE YOU MY BOTTOM?
Kate Temple and Jol Temple
illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
A cheeky picture book about a small panda who
has lost his bottom, from the hilarious authors of
Parrot Carrot and I Got this Hat, and the talented
illustrator of the bestselling picture book, I’m
Australian, Too.
Themes: animals, early learning concepts, family,
humour.
9781760631642 HB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 4-8 July DRAFT
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24WHEN I’M OLDER
Neil & Isa Flory
illustrated by Somak Chaudhary
A warm and funny book that explores the classic
theme of childhood: wondering who you might
become, and being happy with who you are.
Themes: humour.
9781760296322 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 3-6 May
PICTURE BOOKS - PRIMARY SCHOOL
TIGER’S ROAR
Alex Rance
Illustrated by Shane McGowen
An inspiring and hilarious picture book about a
Tiger who wants to be his best. A celebration of
self-belief, perseverance and teamwork by 2017
AFL Premiership player, Alex Rance, and talented
children’s book illustrator, Shane McG.
About the author: a four-time All-Australian,
Alex Rance was a key player in Richmond’s
drought-breaking 2017 AFL Premiership win.
Off-field, Rance looks to inspire the next generation
to realise their dreams. He and two business
partners started The Academy, a school for Year
11 and 12 students that is based on teaching real
world skills and keeping students engaged in their
schooling by following their passions.
Themes: self-belief, perseverance and teamwork.
9781760523916 HB A$19.99 NZ$22.99
Ages: 5-8 June Alex Rance
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25THE RAINBOW
A perfect read-aloud story which revels in the kaleidoscopic colours of
PICTURE BOOKS FEATURING INDIGENOUS ARTWORK BY BALARINJI STUDIO
the Australian landscape.
Themes: Indigenous art, colours, Australian landscape, weather, animals.
9781760297794 PB A$12.99 NZ$14.99
Ages: 3-5 February
WHO SAW TURTLE?
A simple story for the very young that tracks the amazing migration of
turtles.
Themes: Indigenous art, turtle migration, marine animals, life cycle.
9781760297800 PB A$12.99 NZ$14.99
Ages: 3-5 February
WHAT’S THAT THERE?
A lyrical story for the very young that explores the distinctive landscape
of Australia as viewed from the sky.
Themes: Indigenous art, animals, plants, colours, Australian landscape.
9781760297817 PB A$12.99 NZ$14.99
Ages: 3-6 May
BUSH TRACKS
A lyrical story for the very young that celebrates the distinctive animals of
Australia by looking at their tracks.
Themes: Indigenous art, animals, plants, colours, Australian landscape.
9781760297824 PB A$12.99 NZ$14.99
Ages: 3-6 May
26
26FOUND IN MELBOURNE
Joanne O’Callaghan
illustrated by Kori Song
A beautifully illustrated counting book
celebrating landmarks and attractions in
Australia’s most liveable city. Whether your
students live in Melbourne or are just curious
about one of our biggest cities, this book is a
must for your infant library.
A simplified Chinese language edition will also
be available in April.
PICTURE BOOKS - PRIMARY SCHOOL
9781760523411 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 3-6 April
SANDCASTLE.
Philip Bunting
A story for anyone who likes to spend a day at the
beach, and for everyone who has ever pondered
the big questions about our place in the universe.
Themes: family, life, the beach, existence,
perseverance.
9781760295387 HB A$24.99 NZ$27.99
Ages: 3-6 March
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27BARRINGTON STOKE BOOKS
Reading reluctance is one of the major hurdles facing teachers and librarians today. The reasons for
this reluctance are varied and include dyslexia, scotopic sensitivity or simply the myriad entertainment
options at kids’ fingertips.
Barrington Stoke’s range of books help counter these problems because they are:
• by award-winning, household-name authors
• short, punchy, and feature lots of chapter breaks
• printed on tinted paper and feature dyslexia-friendly fonts to offer a smoother read
• carefully edited to make age appropriate stories available to less confident readers
• packaged to be visually appealing to readers.
SMILE
Mary Hoffman
A gorgeous historical novel following the fictional life of the young
BARRINGTON STOKE BOOKS
woman who would become Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest work.
9781781127179 PB A$14.99 Interest Age 12-14 January
SECOND BEST FRIEND
Non Pratt
Two best friends are pushed to breaking point as a dark secret is
revealed and the pressures of excellence threaten to destroy their
friendship forever.
9781781127575 PB A$14.99 Interest Age: Teen February
HARI AND HIS ELECTRIC FEET
Alexander McCall Smith
With an authentic Indian backdrop, this is a feel-good story of young
kids chasing big dreams that shimmers with all of Alexander McCall
Smith’s trademark optimism and joy.
9781781127551 PB A$12.99 Interest Age: 8+ February
28TEACHER
Gabbi Stroud
Gabbi is a dedicated teacher who resigned in frustration and
despair when she realised that the Naplan-test education model
was stopping her from doing the very thing she was best at:
teaching individual children according to their needs and talents.
Here Gabbi lifts the lid on a scandal that is yet to properly break –
that our education system is unfair to our children and destroying
teachers.
9781760295905 PB A$29.99 NZ$32.99 July
Gabbi Stroud
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP
BOOKS FOR TEACHERS
IN ACTION
Elizabeth Stamopoulos and Lennie Barblett
This book offers a unique focus on working with diverse and
Indigenous communities and using action research to improve
practice.
The authors are experts in the area, having been widely published
and awarded a number of research grants.
9781760294755 PB A$59.99 NZ $69.99 July
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RESEARCH SKILLS FOR TEACHERS
Beverley Moriarty
This accessible guide to planning and designing education
research projects covers all the skills novice researchers need to
conduct a small project, and helps students identify their area of
research interest and focus their topic into something manageable
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yet original and sustainable.
9781760290672 PB A$55.00 NZ $59.99 July
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ENTRY-YEAR 3
The Duck and Going Bush If the World Were a The Iron Man
the Darklings 9781743316795 Village 9780571302246
9781743312612 9781743319772
CROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITY
The Iron Woman On the River Our Village in the Sky The Thank You Dish
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YEARS 4-6
Chelonia Green Dear Mr Sprouts The Dream of the Thylacine The Duck and the Darklings
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9781741751710
Going Bush How to Bee If the World Were a Village The Iron Man
30 9781743316795 9781760294335 9781743319772 9780571302246SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The Iron Woman On the River Our Village in the Sky Rivertime
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YEARS 7-10
CROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITY
Rockhopping The Big Picture Dear Mr Sprouts The Dream of the Thylacine
9781742371245 9781741148640 9781742373836
9781760112349
Green Valentine Guarding Eden How to Bee Ironbark
9781760110277 9781760112356 9781760294335 9781741149555
Rivertime Rockhopping Treading Lightly Welcome to My Country
9781743316337 9781760112349 9781741148749 9781743313961 31HEADSTRONG DAUGHTERS
Nadia Jamal
Nadia Jamal takes us inside the lives of ordinary
Muslim women from around Australia, showing
how they find ways to stay true to their faith and
to themselves as well. These candid and moving
stories reveal a side to Australian life that is little
known and often misunderstood.
Themes: religion, faith, contemporary Australia.
9781760293314 PB A$29.99 NZ$32.99
Ages 15+ May
CONTEMPORY AUSTRALIA
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