Cirrus@Austlit

'Scott's story is an inspiring testament to the power of hope and human strength.

'Meet, Scott Muldeary, an remarkable individual who forged an extraordinary path as the the first person in Australia to be diagnosed with genetic GRIN2A (glutamate receptor, ionotropic, N-methyl D-aspartate 2A) epilepsy. Battling an unexpected and challenging condition from a young age, Scott's life took a turn he could never have anticipated.

'Sparks of Resilience delves into Scott's journey of navigating the uncharted territory of GRIN2A epilepsy. From the initial diagnosis to the daily struggles and triumphs, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a true fighter. Scott faces adversity head-on, confronting seizures and uncertainties with unwavering determination.

'Despite his condition, Scott manages to find joy in the simplest of things, spreading positivity like wildfire. He teaches us that life's challenges don't define us; it's our resilience and ability to see the good that truly matters.

'Sparks of Resilience is a story of perseverance, hope, and the incredible power of the human spirit. It reminds us that no matter how tough our hand in life, we have the capacity to rise above it all and ignite a spark of positivity in our own hearts and the world around us.' (Publication summary)

'Join the kid who never gave up as she attends her first netball team try-out!

'Will her lucky purple socks prove to be lucky?

'Will she make the team?

'Or, will she practice with family and friends help make the difference?'  (Publication summary)

'This is a story based on the real life farm animals that live on Norfolk Island's Lavender Farm. Norfolk Island is a tiny remote island that is located in the South Pacific. Come on an adventure with Maisie and her friends as they journey through all the wonderful aspects this special farm has to offer.'  (Publication summary)

'This is not another Big Bad Wolf Story!

'Meet the Big Bad Wolf, who used to be just like any other wolf until a mischievous pig named Tom pushed him too far.

'Join this wild adventure as the wolf plans a revenge that makes history, leading to an unexpected twist.

'Can the Big Good Wolf prove he's not as bad as they say?

'A tale of pranks, redemption, and the surprising power of second chances.' (Publication summary) 

'Harry Van der Sluice, an Adelaide boy, performed circus acts at home on Saturdays.

'When the family decide to move to Melbourne. Harry, now known as Roy, establishes himself as a singer and dancer.

'After the entrepreneur Ben Fuller sees Roy's act, he signs him for tours around Australia and New Zealand.

'Recognising Roy's exceptional talent, the Fuller management team him with Nathan Phillips.

'This marks the beginning of Roy's remarkable career on the Australian variety stage.'  (Publication summary)

'The great Australian dream; spend the kids' inheritance on a huge 4-wheel drive and a gigantic caravan, then head to the Outback to convince yourself you're having a good time. Rex and Barbara Rogers headed off into this dream, until a flat tyre and disaster struck. Now it's up to local police officer Ben Buckley and Bo Wirrapunda - a First Nations woman passionate about her country - to find out the riddle of the missing grey nomads!' (Publication summary)

'The biography of an extended Dutch family living through the years of the WW1, the Spanish Flu, the 1930's depression, occupied Europe and a 1953 flood in Western Holland causing the decision to emigrate to the New World...Australia.

'It is a tale of our large family of 10 finding their way in a land and culture where many things have to be learned again.

'It's the author's story of striving to find his place in the new and being guided by his Christian faith as the foundation of his being.' (Publication summary)

'If you were given a large sum of money and told to follow your dreams, where would you go? What would you do?

'Ben Vincent chose to pursue his career as a chef. He was already working in the tiny bistro, definitely not appreciated by his head chef. So when the opportunity arose, he took it with both hands and travelled to Europe, gaining experience in different cultures, eventually returning to open his own restaurant.

'Working as a waitress in that same bistro, Poppy felt her talents laid elsewhere, and quit her job too, travelling the world before settling back in New York City to pursue her career as a photographer.

'That left Luis Rodriguez, the young dishwasher who dreamed of being a star, a jazz singer, leaving behind his family and friends as he moved to Los Angeles to follow his own dreams.

'Truffles, Jazz and Butterflies tells the story of these three young people as they pursue their dreams, become stars in their own chosen career. But with the ups and downs of life, each one of them try to navigate their way through life. And in their quest to for their dreams, their life goals, will they find love? Will they have all they ever wanted?'

'Andrew R. Cunningham had a passion for cricket and he has taken historical events and characters and re imagined them. He has produced a fascinating novel concentrating on certain aspects of the lives of individual players prior to and after the First IX Cricket Tour of England in 1868.

'He has used his power of language to create and define characters in such a way that the reader will be entertained, whilst being introduced to perhaps unknown aspects of events in early days of colonial Australia, that were indeed real, and impacted on this story of the first Australian International team.

'His evocative and clever writing describes aspects often forgotten or not previously represented by this story. He uses compassion and humour as he gently provokes the reader to think seriously about the past injustices practised by society at the time. His writing also celebrates the prowess, skills and sporting successes of the Aboriginal cricketers. His empathy is encapsulated in the title, 'Cry sorrowful for Bullocky.'' (Publication summary)

'By the time he was 15, the author had lived at 10 different addresses and started over at seven different schools. At age fifteen he had lived enough torment and brutality, from his father who killed his mother in one of his violent rages when Jim was nine years old. Moving on, leaving behind, his father and his oldest, unfortunate, now adult brother. Jim still had much learning to do, through what was to be a very differently challenging, but in the end, rewarding and wonderfully satisfying culmination. Walk this amazing journey with Jim and discover how your road, yet to be travelled, need not be mapped, by that, travelled, so far.' (Publication summary)

'The great Australian dream; spend the kids' inheritance on a huge 4-wheel drive and a gigantic caravan, then head to the Outback to convince yourself you're having a good time. Rex and Barbara Rogers headed off into this dream, until a flat tyre and disaster struck. Now it's up to local police officer Ben Buckley and Bo Wirrapunda - a First Nations woman passionate about her country - to find out the riddle of the missing grey nomads!' (Publication summary)

'FORCED FROM THE SEA HE ONCE ROAMED AS AN APEX PREDATOR, THE LEVIATHAN MUST FIGHT TO SURVIVE ON LAND.

'With a new face and name the Leviathan carves a place for himself in a volatile and violent world where monsters and humans wage war against each other and amongst themselves for survival and supremacy.

'An unlikely alliance is forged between the Master of the Vanguard, the leader of the kingdoms royally sanctioned monster hunters, and the Leviathan, once the most notorious and elusive monster of the sea. United by terrible circumstance and bound by a shared purpose, the Master and the Leviathan struggle to overcome the hatred and fear which rules and rots the realm.

'The Leviathan must defend the realm from all things monstrous, including himself. He must fi nd a way to conquer the turmoil of the kingdom and the darkness of his own nature.' (Publication summary)