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1 y separately published work icon Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures Jason Pamment , Jason Pamment , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 25988596 2023 single work graphic novel children's

'Fitting in can be hard, especially when you're as small as Ember. He's hoping his luck changes when Lua, a kindly sea turtle, escorts him across the ocean to a school for little creatures on a wondrous island. There, Ember learns that first days can also be hard – especially when they involve fantastical cave-dwellers, ferocious storms and classmates that aren't interested in making friends.

'As he struggles to adapt to his school, Ember finds himself at the heart of an otherworldly mystery, facing a strange monster from the deep. And though Ember's classmates may seem of little help, any good student knows appearances can be deceiving – and friendship can come from the most unexpected of places.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Treasure in the Lake Jason Pamment , Jason Pamment (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2021 22115344 2021 single work graphic novel children's adventure fantasy

'A fantasy-adventure graphic novel about two best friends and their discovery of a mysterious village, perfect for fans of Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet or Raina Telgemeier's Ghost.

'Grand adventures often begin where you least expect. Iris knows this because she's read them all. But when she and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry riverbed on the outskirts of town, they make a discovery beyond anything Iris has read about: a hidden city, lost in time and shrouded in mystery. Storm clouds gather as secrets begin to surface. Can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Thing in the Fridge Susan Knight , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2010 9498480 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'“There’s nothing good in here,” the fly croaked. “All the best stuff is down below — sausages, cake, eggs … vegetables …cheese.” He blinked and froze solid. Thing had been listening. “Down below” sounded like a great place!' (Publication summary)

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