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1 y separately published work icon Workplays : Work and Career Play Scripts and Activities for Secondary Students Hazel Edwards , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2024 28451185 2024 selected work drama

'Workplays provides school to work transition play scripts and activities for secondary school students. This approach provides students with a realistic understanding of a variety of professions, trades and careers, fosters collaboration between subjects and develops essential skills for the workplace world.

'This second edition of Hazel Edwards’ well-loved and used teacher resource, highlights the practicality of integrating plays and simulated workplace experiences in schools in addition, or in lieu of work placements. Multiple play scripts, activities and discussion points provide for all level of reading skills. The book advocates for the value of incorporating simulated workplace experiences, offering a practical and inclusive skills approach to preparing students for future work.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Houseboat Hazards Bob Andersen , Phil Kettle , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2024 27381462 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Join Clancy and Little Bill on this fishy adventure.

'When Mum’s sister, Aunty Joan, visits from the big smoke with her two children the scene is set for a competition between the city slickers and Little Bill and Clancy. But when Dad organises a houseboat for a day out on the river, disaster strikes. Could it be the ghost of Uncle Buck at work?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Flood Fears Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2024 27381413 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Join Clancy and Little Billy on a wet adventure.

'Big Bill arrives as usual in a cloud of dust but it might be the last dust the Overflow sees for a long time. He has no time for small talk as he demonstrates the height to where the Darling River flooded in 1973. A tropical cyclone has dumped a huge amount of water in Queensland and it is working its way down the vast Murray-Darling river system. What will it mean for the Overflow and for the campers on the river bank?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Cheesy Business Bob Andersen , Phil Kettle , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2024 27381350 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Join Clancy and Little Billy on a cheesy adventure.

'Mum decides to set up a new business on the Overflow. Big Bill calls it ‘diversification’. But getting a pregnant cow and making cheese proves to be much more than curds and whey. After much trial and tribulation, and with the help of our two heroes, Mum’s cheese is a great success – it’s even ‘gouda nuff to eat’!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Festival Fun Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2024 27381316 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Join Clancy and Little Billy on a musicial adventure.

'The mayor of Chance, the ubiquitous Mel Bell, decides that this small town on the bank of the Darling needs a cultural event. To ‘liven up’ the town. The townsfolk decide to have a music festival, Miss Aphrodite organises the school kids to perform and the whole population of the Overflow gets involved. There is a lot of singing and practising on new instruments – some, like the lagerphone – created in Dad’s shed. The music leans towards country but with a good smattering of corny old ballads.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Grief and Loss in Schools : A Resource for Teachers Hazel Edwards , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2023 27173792 2023 selected work drama

'Grief and Loss in Schools aims to support teachers and schools by providing discussion topics, play scripts and engaging activities to allow students to work through thoughts and feelings they may be having.

'With this book, Hazel Edwards hopes to dispel the taboo and uncomfortable feelings associated with this subject, and encourage schools and teachers to open up conversations. Hazel provides guidance to initiate a comfortable setting for students to express their thoughts, concerns and questions, and for teachers to address any misconceptions.

'Featuring stories from Hazel's experience and research, as well as practical and thought-provoking questions, and role play scripts based on various scenarios, Grief and Loss in Schools is a welcome resource. It will help teachers encourage conversations that will benefit the mental health of their students and school communities.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Issues : A Resource of Play Scripts and Activities for Teachers Hazel Edwards , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2023 27173659 2023 selected work drama

'"Scripts allow hesitant students to be able to assume the protection of a character and play a role or explore issues which may concern them in real life."

'Issues contains a collection of scripts, discussion prompts and activities for use in the classroom, as a way of opening up students to understand and process topical and sensitive issues in their world, from a range of perspectives. The art of performing harnesses the students' engagement in the subject and offers a chance to immerse themselves within the protection of a character or role.

'This book gives middle school and secondary school students a chance to discuss contemporary topics or problems during the classroom rehearsal and performance of these scripts. There are enough parts for the whole class to participate, and conversation prompts and activities are provided to extend and deepen classroom discussion.

'Extensively workshopped and already used in classrooms nationally, this large collection of student performance scripts allows students and teachers to improve their ability to understand, navigate and discuss sensitive issues in the classroom.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 1 y separately published work icon Whitewater Rafting Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1177890 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: you're sitting in a raft on a fast-flowing river. There are cameras on the banks of the river. You're wired for sound. Ahead you can hear the sound of white water. A rapid? No, it's a waterfall. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool. Ages 7+.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Bungy Jumping Phil Kettle , Fitzroy Lindfield : Black Dog Books Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1177868 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: you're standing on top of a bridge. There's a harness around your ankle that feels like a rubber band. You're about to bungy jump off that bridge. The whole country will be watching. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon All or Nothing Phil Kettle , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2004 Z1177865 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy finds an advertisement for a competition. A production studio is looking for hosts for a new reality TV show about extreme sports. Billy, as well as his friends Sally and Nathan, decide to try and win. It's all or nothing. Will they make it? At the end of the book, there is an extreme information section detailing the origins of extreme sports as well as a glossary.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Skydiving Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162349 2004 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Rock Climbing Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162337 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy feels down that the final episode of the Xtreme World of Billy Kool is coming up. But he is also excited because the final episode will feature the most extreme sport yet: rock climbing! Will Billy be able to climb the full rock face, or will he fall? At the end of the book, there is an extreme information section detailing the origins of rock climbing, a glossary and a description of the equipment used when rock climbing.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Mountain Biking Phil Kettle , Lindfield Fitzroy : Scholastic Australia Black Dog Books , 2004 Z1162302 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'You're at the top of a mountain biking track. The track twists down the mountain and there are rock gardens around every bend. Can you make it to the bottom without falling off? Welcome to the Xtreme world of Billy Kool! Ages 8+.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Kart Racing Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 Z1162281 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: This is the one you've been waiting for. Lots of Formula One drivers started out kart racing. You feel the need... the need for speed. Can you handle the corners? Welcome to the Xtreme World of Billy Kool.'(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Snowboarding Phil Kettle , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2004 25571460 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'Scenario: You're wearing snowboarding gear. You've been an expert for all of four hours and you have to make a jump. In front of the cameras. On national television. Welcome to the xtreme world of Billy Kool. Age 7+' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Paddock Bomb Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2022 25568868 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'When Dad's old car had to be taken off the road, Little Bill decided it could be my 'paddock bomb'. Meaning I was going to drive it around the farm. Meaning she was going to teach me to drive. She made me sit in a baby booster seat so i could see over the steering wheel, and that was just the start of my humiliation!' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Horse Play Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , South Melbourne : Amba Press , 2022 25566209 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'Little Bill's insisted on turning me into a country boy since day one, and she reckoned that meant I had to learn to ride a horse. How hard can that be? I thought. Then she turned up on her humungous bay horse and I began to wonder. I felt a bit better when she said she'd get a small pony for me to learn on, until I saw the tiny, mean-looking Shetland pony she'd picked. Just getting onto it was hard enough, but in the end, that pony and I saved the day!' 

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1 y separately published work icon Exploding Dunny Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , South Melbourne : Amba Press , 2022 25565926 2022 single work children's fiction children's 'When the shearers came back to finish the job after the rain, they brought a new cook. Everything was going well, until the cook served an extra hot curry one night. You can imagine, or may you'd better not, what happened to the shearers' toilet a few hours later! I tried my best to help but it sort of misfired.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Clancy of the Outback Series Phil Kettle , Bob Andersen , 2021 Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2021- 23867557 2021 series - author picture book
1 y separately published work icon Roadkill Rescue Bob Andersen , Phil Kettle , Clifton Hill : Amba Press , 2021 23867715 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Welcome to the Clancy of the Outback series.

'Eleven-year-old Clancy has been thrust into life out woop-woop. These are the stories of his outback adventures at his uncle's sheep station, Overflow Station.

'In this book, the school bus runs over a mother kangaroo outside the gate to Overflow Station and Clancy and Little Bill find a joey in the pouch. Eventually the whole family become involved in looking after the joey. The story becomes more complicated when Big Bill announces a kangaroo cull. Clancy and Little Bill decide to mount a campaign to save the local wildlife which coincides with Little Bill declaring herself vegan. Nevertheless, the campaign goes on and is a huge success.

'At the conclusion of this story the Outback facts provides information about native wildlife, lyrics to a Don Spencer song, called Kangaroo and the all-important, Outback Jokes section.'  (Publication summary)
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