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When We Were Two
 

When We Were Two (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

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Dan has had it with his Dad. He's not going to take the abuse anymore. He's sixteen, old enough to leave; maybe he'll find his long-lost mother in the process. What Dan doesn't count on is being followed by his younger brother Eddie, and what began as a reckless solo journey beco ...

ISBN 9780143566830
Published 3 October 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 13-19 years
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Runner
 

Runner (Paperback, New title)

By Newton, Robert

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Charlie's father is dead and Charlie has to leave school to support himself and his mother. Squizzy Taylor, the notorious underworld criminal, employs Charlie as his runner. Charlie has a quick mind and can outrun any boy around, so he does well with Squizzy until things start to ...

ISBN 9780143302070
Published 30 May 2005 by Penguin
Interest Age All ages
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When We Were Two
 

When We Were Two (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

Dan has had it with his Dad. He's not going to take the abuse anymore. He's sixteen, old enough to leave; maybe he'll find his long-lost mother in the process. What Dan doesn't count on is being followed by his younger brother Eddie, and what began as a reckless solo journey beco ...

ISBN 9780143302131
Published 3 October 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 13-20 years
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The Black Dog Gang

The Black Dog Gang (Paperback, New title)

By Newton, Robert

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This new novel is set in the Rocks, Sydney in the early 20th century. When Frankie first meets his new neighbour Mickey Collins, he's not sure what to make of the scruffy, tough-talking ratbag. But Mickey soon proves he's quick on his feet and good in a fight. Ages 10-13.

ISBN 9780143302148
Published 3 September 2007 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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My Name is Will Thompson

My Name is Will Thompson (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

Poor Will Thompson is second best at everything and his family is way over the top. He can't deal with it. To make things worse, his sports-mad brother Jack, get all the credit and attention. Will is a nothing and a nobody. Will wants to flatten Jack.

ISBN 9780143303343
Published 7 January 2008 by Penguin
Interest Age 4-12 years
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My Name is Will Thompson
 

My Name is Will Thompson (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

A funny and original exploration of a young adult's sense of self perception and worth. Will Thompson has problems. It's hard to feel normal when words and letters are swimming around in your head. What makes it even harder is when your family is completely over the top! For uppe ...

ISBN 9780702232176
Published 5 March 2001 by University of Queensland Press
Interest Age 9-13 years
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The Khaki Kid

The Khaki Kid (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

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Kevin is in control. He's training to conquer Everest, his Penfold Pulveriser is world soccer's ultimate secret weapon, and his best friend is the Italian Stallion. But control is unpredictable, as Kevin discovers when his father moves out, his mother starts breaking into crazy c ...

ISBN 9780702232961
Published 3 April 2002 by University of Queensland Press
Interest Age 9-11 years
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The Punjabi Pappadum Indian Restaurant

The Punjabi Pappadum Indian Restaurant (Paperback)

By Newton, Robert

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The legendary, mouthwatering Punjabi Pappadum is doing it tough against the flashy new Burger Barn. There's something sisnister going on and it's down to best mates Veejay, Dexter and Travis to get to the bottom of it. And that's not all they have on their plate. Ages 10-14.

ISBN 9780702233630
Published 5 May 2003 by University of Queensland Press
Interest Age 8-12 years
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Runner
 

Runner (Hardback)

By Newton, Robert

Charlie's father is dead. His mother insists he stay in school, but all Charlie wants is to make money, to give his mother and baby brother a better life. So when he's offered a job as courier for a notorious mobster, it doesn't take Charlie long to accept--even if he has to go a ...

ISBN 9780375837449
Published 1 April 2007 by Alfred A. Knopf
Interest Age 9-12 years
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Runner

Runner (Library Binding)

By Newton, Robert

Charlie's father is dead, and although his mother insists he stay in school, Charlie has no patience for the classroom. All he wants is to make money, to give his mother and baby brother a better life. So when he catches the eye of Squizzy Taylor, a notorious mobster, and is offe ...

ISBN 9780375937446
Published 1 April 2007 by Alfred A. Knopf
Interest Age 9-12 years
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