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3 1 y separately published work icon A Girl Called Corpse Reece Carter , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 24794833 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'A dazzling debut about a lonely kid ghost who goes searching for answers about her past in a forgotten coastal town that fizzes with secret magic.

''Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.'

'With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended up on the rock-that-doesn't-exist.

'But the delivery of an unexpected message sets Corpse off on a surprising quest, searching for answers to the old and familiar questions that have filled her not-brain since the day she first woke up a ghost. Questions about her name. Questions about her family.

'With only her eight-legged friend Simon for company, Corpse heads into the unknown. There will be danger - cruel Witches, a silver-eyed sea monster and a cunning Merchant with a hungry grin - but Corpse is not afraid. She'll stop at nothing to uncover the truth about her past.

'Only some answers, it turns out, are much closer than she thinks.

'A sparkling adventure story about friendship, family and finding out that there is nothing more powerful than a kid acting with their whole heart. A Girl Called Corpse is one of the most exciting children's fantasy debuts to hit the shelves since Nevermoor.' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon A Glasshouse of Stars Shirley Marr , Melbourne : Puffin , 2021 20977819 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Meixing Lim and her family have arrived at the New House in the New Land, inherited from First Uncle who died tragically and unexpectedly while picking oranges in the backyard. Everything is vast and unknown to Meixing and not in a good way, including the house she has dubbed Big Scary. She is embarrassed by the second-hand shoes given to her by the kind neighbours, has trouble understanding the language at school, and with fitting in and making new friends. Her solace is a glasshouse in the garden that inexplicably holds the sun and the moon and all the secrets of her memory and imagination.

'Her fragile universe is rocked when tragedy strikes and Ma Ma refuses to face the world outside. Meixing finds herself trapped within the shrinking walls of Big Scary. Her parents said this would be a better life for them all, but it feels like the worst and most heart-breaking experience of Meixing's entire existence. Surviving will take all the resilience and inner belief of this brave girl to turn their world around.

'A Glasshouse of Stars is based on the real childhood experiences of the author, brushed with a light touch of magic realism.' (Publication summary)

2 10 y separately published work icon A Giraffe in the Bath Mem Fox , Olivia Rawson , Kerry Argent (illustrator), Camberwell : Viking , 2010 Z1674827 2010 single work picture book children's humour 'What makes you laugh? This very funny picture book suggests increasingly silly and hilarious possibilities. Lots of fun for every reader, with wonderful, giggle-inducing illustrations by Kerry Argent.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 y separately published work icon The Middle of Nowhere Geraldine McCaughrean , London : Usborne , 2014 8507765 2014 single work novel children's

'When Mary Pinny dies from a snakebite, she leaves her young daughter, Comity, and husband Herbert in the middle of nowhere. As Stationmaster of the Kinkindele Repeater Station, Herbert Pinny takes great pride in his job; receiving morse messages and passing them down the Wire to the rest of Australia and beyond. But Comity dreams of a different life - where her mother is alive and she has her own horse and a new piano - and sends letters to her grandmother and her snooty aunt full of colourful tales of her imaginary life. That is, until the new station assistant, Quartz Hogg, arrives and brings Comity and her father sharply back down to earth.'

*Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 9 y separately published work icon The Terrible Suitcase Emma Allen , Freya Blackwood (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2012 Z1866855 2012 single work picture book children's

'Sometimes you don't always get what you want. Instead of the rocket backpack, you might end up with a terrible suitcase for the very first day of school. And this makes you mad! But sometimes what you think is terrible, might not be so terrible after all, especially when there are rocket ships and new friends involved.

'The Terrible Suitcase is a lovely story about acceptance, making friends and new experiences.' (From the publisher's website.)

1 3 y separately published work icon Hit List Jack Heath , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2010 Z1726837 2010 single work novel young adult crime thriller 'Ash and Benjamin are teenage mercenaries. They find stolen artefacts and return them to the owners - for a fee. But when they are hired to rescue an imprisoned girl, they realise they're in over their heads. Because there are others looking for the girl too: corrupt governments ruthless corporations, rogue assassins.' (Trove record)
1 7 y separately published work icon Money Run Jack Heath , Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2008 Z1517788 2008 single work novel young adult crime thriller

'Take two child geniuses (thieves in their spare time), one obsessed assassin, and the richest man in the world to create a compelling, completely unpredictable young adult thriller.

'Fifteen-year-olds Ashley and Benjamin have concocted a daring master plan: to steal billionaire Hammond Buckland's most precious belonging, hidden in the depths of his conspicuous corporate building. But Hammond Buckland has a most elaborate plan of his own - and none of them have counted on Peachey, the hit man with a determination to finish the job - at any cost!' (Publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Alien Storm A. G. Taylor , London : Usborne , 2010 Z1751845 2010 single work children's fiction children's science fiction 'Superpowers and conspiracy collide in this unmissable action-packed sci-fi thriller, sequel to Meteorite Strike. Granted superpowers by the mysterious Fall virus that has put so many in an irreversible coma and chased by the rogue international agency HIDRA, mind-controller Sarah and her band of super-powers kids are in hiding. And they're not the only ones. Given the power of invisibility by the virus, Alex has committed one bank robbery too many - now the police are on his trail. And somewhere out in the desert an old enemy is biding his time. But from the distant wilds of Russia comes an unexpected offer to help. A mysterious stranger claims to know the truth about the virus. But the truth can be a very dangerous thing. Introducing mesmerizing heroes with mind-blowing powers, this roller-coaster read of chilling conspiracies and secret organizations is the perfect escape for anyone who's longed to be just a little bit special.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Meteorite Strike A. G. Taylor , London : Usborne , 2010 Z1751800 2010 single work children's fiction children's science fiction Sarah and Robert are sure their number is up when their aeroplane crashes over the Australian desert. But this is no ordinary air disaster. A meteorite strike has impacted Earth, bringing with it a deadly alien disease. Thousands fall victim to the virus, falling into a deep coma. Luckily, Robert and Sarah appear to be unaffected - until they begin to exhibit some extraordinary psychic side-effects. This quickly makes them a target for HIDRA, a rogue international agency determined to experiment on them like lab rats in an attempt to control their superpowers. Before long, the children are captured in HIDRA's secret desert HQ, a prison for superhuman kids who can control fire, create storms and tear steel with their minds. This new generation of superheroes must join forces if they are to escape HIDRA. But what kind of world awaits them outside? (Publisher website)
1 y separately published work icon A Spell Behind Bars : A Fantabulous Tale 'Bowvayne' , London : Usborne , 2004 Z1546438 2004 single work children's fiction children's 'Just when Danny thinks his troubles are over, he discovers he's under a curse that will make him act the giddy goat in front of all his friends and family. And to top it all, he's being haunted by a cackling Hobblegob from the spirit world of Gloom. Danny and his best friend, Imogen, must break the hex if Danny is to avoid a spell behind bars...' (Author's website).
1 y separately published work icon A Turn in the Grave : A Spectaculous Tale 'Bowvayne' , London : Usborne , 2004 Z1546434 2004 single work children's fiction children's

'When Danny Cloke writes to his favorite author, he doesn't think he'll end up bargaining with a ghost! But Cyril Spectre turns out to be a spirit with mighty powers, and he's happy to take revenge on Danny's real-life, twenty first century wicked stepmother for all the dreadful things she's made him do, like eating fried-hair sandwiches and cleaning up after her vicious pet hyena, Cuddles. Danny's desperate to stop awful Aunt Mildred, but Cyril's wild magic comes at a price. Too late, Danny realizes what it means to take a turn in the grave.' (Author's website)

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