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Piano Rock: A 1950s Childhood
 

Piano Rock: A 1950s Childhood (Paperback)

By Bishop, Gavin

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Award-winning story by Gavin Bishop of his 1950s childhood in small-town New Zealand. Gorgeous illustrations and retro design make this a precious gift book as well as a much-loved tale. This charming book is a memoir of Gavin Bishop's idyllic childhood days, growing up in Kingst ...

ISBN 9781775532576
Published 2 November 2012 by Random House
Interest Age 9-12 years
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To Hope and Back

To Hope and Back (Paperback)

By Kacer, Kathy

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Lisa and Sol board the luxury ship St. Louis in Hamburg, Germany on May 13, 1939. They are Jewish, as are almost all of the passengers on board, and although war has not been officially declared in Europe, the Nazis have been persecuting Jews for years.

ISBN 9781743310632
Published 25 May 2012 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age 11-14 years
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The Peasant Prince

The Peasant Prince (Hardback)

By Cunxin, Li; Illustrated by Spudvilas, Anne

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This true story of a poor Chinese peasant boy who, plucked unsuspectingly at the age of ten from millions of others across the land to be trained as a ballet dancer, is a fairytale that has already captivated many children and young adults. Ages 5+.

ISBN 9780670070541
Published 29 October 2007 by Penguin
Interest Age 5-9 years
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The Donkey Who Carried the Wounded: The Famous Story of Simpson and His Donkey - a True Anzac Legend

The Donkey Who Carried the Wounded: The Famous Story of Simpson and His Donkey - a True Anzac Legend (Paperback)

By French, Jackie

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This is the story of a small unassuming donkey. It's also the story of Gallipoli, of Jack Simpson, and New Zealander stretcher-bearer Richard Henderson, who literally took up the reins after Simpson's death. Exhaustively researched, it gives a new depth to our understanding of th ...

ISBN 9780732288396
Published 1 April 2009 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 4-12 years
Series Animal Stars
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On Two Feet and Wings: One Boy's Amazing Story of Survival

On Two Feet and Wings: One Boy's Amazing Story of Survival (Paperback)

By Kazerooni, Abbas

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I was not aware that I was crying until I saw the tears hit my shoes. Even with all the lights at the airport, the night outside looked dark and the air seemed thick. I wiped my eyes and tried to figure out what I could do. I was alone in a foreign land at the age of nine, and I ...

ISBN 9781743311059
Published 1 August 2012 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age 11-14 years
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LOLs: Best Jokes for Kids

LOLs: Best Jokes for Kids (Paperback)

By Factor, June; Illustrated by Looby, Mic

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A classic book of jokes with funny drawings by Mic Looby.

ISBN 9781743312568
Published 1 December 2012 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age 5-8 years
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Dangerous Days: The True Story of a Digger's Great Escape

Dangerous Days: The True Story of a Digger's Great Escape (Paperback)

By Brough, Ernest

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The true story of a young digger's legendary adventures during World War II in a revised edition for younger readers aged 13+.

ISBN 9780732287511
Published 9 April 2010 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 4-12 years
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No Return: Captain Scott's Race to the Pole
 

No Return: Captain Scott's Race to the Pole (Hardback)

By Gouldthorpe, Peter

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A stunning retelling of Captain Scott's quest to become the first man to reach the South Pole.

ISBN 9780734412201
Published 13 September 2011 by Lothian Publishing Company
Interest Age 4-12 years
Series No Return
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Alive in the Death Zone: Mount Everest Survival

Alive in the Death Zone: Mount Everest Survival (Hardback)

By Hall, Lincoln

Lincoln Hall's story of climbing the world's highest mountain, being left for dead near the summit and his subsequent return to life and safety is an incredible and exciting adventure that will inspire anyone who reads it.

ISBN 9781741663372
Published 5 December 2008 by Random House
Interest Age 10-13 years
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K-zone Crazy Sports Facts: Extreme Edition

K-zone Crazy Sports Facts: Extreme Edition (Paperback)

By Davis, Tony; Illustrated by Damaso, Elmer

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Have you ever ridden a motorcycle while being attacked by a monkey? Or pedaled a BMX bike off a cliff before popping your parachute? K-Zone magazine presents surprising, awe-inspiring and disgustingly extreme facts about sport to thrill those sport-mad kids in your family, especi ...

ISBN 9781742377629
Published 1 October 2011 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age 7-9 years
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