Cirrus@Austlit

'She'd been enjoying her teenage summer break: working at a fast-food restaurant, crushing on an older boy and shoplifting with her best friend. Mysteriously ominous things began to happen—blood in the bed, periods of blackouts, a feeling of being watched—though Bec remained oblivious of what was to come.

'Eleven years later she is replaced.

'A young woman, desperate after being arrested, claims to be the decade-missing Bec.

'Soon the imposter is living Bec's life. Sleeping in her bed. Hugging her mother and father. Learning her best friends' names. Playing with her twin brothers.

'But Bec's welcoming family and enthusiastic friends are not quite as they seem. As the imposter dodges the detective investigating her case, she begins to delve into the life of the real Bec Winter—and soon realizes that whoever took Bec is still at large, and that she is in imminent danger.' (Source: Goodreads website)

'No one goes to bed without their faithful bear. But this irresistible story has a surprise in store!' (Publication summary)

'Don Tillman is a forty-year-old geneticist with undiagnosed Aspergers. When he wants to find a partner, he approaches the project the only way he knows - systematically. He creates a questionnaire designed to find the perfect woman - a punctual, non-drinking, non-smoking female who will fit in with his regimented lifestyle. When Rosie appears on the scene, she fits none of Don's criteria - but she does turn his life upside down.'

Source: Wheeler Centre website,
Sighted: 28/05/2012

Seb, a boy with Downs-Syndrome, believes there is only one way to make his ill mum better - he has to wish on enough planes as they fly overhead. With the help of some friends along the way, he finds himself having the adventure of a lifetime. But can he save his mum?

(Source: Book Depository abstract)

'The gang is deep in preparations for a local fair and art show and at the same time trying to locate a stolen parrot - a bit of detective work that leads them straight to a much more important crime.' (Source: Google Books)

"Two gems remain before the Belt of Deltora is complete. Lief and his companions face their most dangerous trials yet in the Maze of the Beast and the Valley of the Lost. And even if they succeed, it will all mean nothing if they can't find the heir to Deltora." (Source: Kodansha)

'Cruel anonymous letters are being sent to people all over Raven Hill, and the victims are frantic. Elmo and the rest of the Teen Power gang are determined to unmask the letter-writer and stop the flow of vicious threats that are ruining so many lives.

But the more they investigate, the more the mystery deepens…' (Source: Goodreads)

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine arrive at Dread Mountain in search of the fifth gem. They are attacked by a vicious monster called a Vraal as soon as they begin their ascent up the mountain. Face to face with the ferocious beast, and surrounded by giant thorns, the heroes have nowhere to run.

"After being swallowed by a sandstorm, Lief wakes up to find himself at home, surrounded by loved ones. They assure him his quest is over, and he's free to rest. When they insist he give them the Belt of Deltora, Lief realizes that something is terribly wrong." (Source: Kodansha)

"Determined not to give in to the threats of an unknown enemy, Lief and his companions resolve to fight in the Rithmere Games, where they come up against the mysterious Doom. He warns them that winners of the Games are never seen again, but can his word be trusted?" (Source: Kodansha)

"Having narrowly escaped from Noradz, Lief and company continue their quest to the City of the Rats. True to its name, the city is swarming with rodents, and our heroes must spend an entire night fighting for their lives before they even get close to the city’s true danger. " (Source: Google Books)

Soldeen has finally agreed to give Lief and his companions the ruby, but before they can claim it, the sorceress Thaegan arrives to avenge her children. To defeat her, all the heroes must do is shed one drop of her blood, but it's not as easy as it seems.

"Will Lief, Barda, and Jasmine be able to defeat the evil sorceress Thaegan and her 13 monster children? The adventures and misadventures of our heroic trio continue as they try to find the seven missing gems of Deltora, braving dangers and guardians every step of the way!" (Source: Google Books)

"The topaz in hand, our heroes set off for the Lake of Tears in search of the next gem. Despite Jasmine's warnings, Lief and Barda insist on marching straight through the territory of the evil sorceress Thaegan. The witch's minions are ready and waiting to make Lief and Barda regret their decision...." (Source: Kodansha Comics)

Lief is a cheeky sixteen-year-old ruffian in the fallen wasteland of the city of Del, once home to the great Kingdom of Deltora. Sixteen years ago, his father, Jarred, pledged an oath to the true King of Deltora to return the seven gems and restore peace to the land. Unable to complete the quest himself, he has striven for years to prepare his son for the journey of a lifetime.

Now, to break the oppressive rule of the Shadow King and his Grey Guards, Lief must undertake his father’s quest with his comrade Barda, and gather the gems from the grip of evil. Will he answer the call? (Source: Kodansha/Random House)