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1 y separately published work icon A New Identity Anna Sput-Stern , Brighton : Green Olive Press , 2023 26547454 2023 single work novel war literature '"The war is over! Not one German solider is to be seen in Krakow. The streets are full of people celebrating the end of the occupation. Janina Matiszwska watches from her bedroom window, her heart filled with equal measures of sadness and joy. Her hand touches the cross at her throat that has kept her safe for so long, a symbol of her new identity. But how safe is she? Can she reveal who she really is? Can she remain true and loyal to her family while keeping secrets from her husband?"' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Tell Tails : An Anthology for Animals Nettie Lodge , Nettie Lodge (illustrator), Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2022 24845192 2022 selected work picture book children's 'Tell Tails is a charming collection of poems about 26 awe-inspiring animals, from A to Z. Award-winning artist Nettie Lodge brings these animals to life with her beautiful watercolour illustrations and poetry. Featuring familiar and exotic creatures alike, readers young and old are sure to learn many interesting facts about the animal world.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Mother’s Mind : A Story of Post Natal Psychosis, Depression and Anxiety Amanda Thomas Walsh , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2022 24845051 2022 single work autobiography

'Tired and anxious, Amanda Thomas Walsh, wakes up one morning wondering how she will get through the day with two young children to look after.

'Amanda’s thoughts rapidly descend, until the life-changing moment when she is bundled into an ambulance, rushed to a psychiatric ward and sectioned.

'A Mother’s Mind is Amanda’s journey of pain, discovery and ultimately, healing.'(Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Distant Island Beth Wunderlich , Melbourne : Society of Women Writers Victoria , 1991 Z827228 1991 selected work poetry

'Distant Island is a collection of poems exploring the role of motherhood, female identity and the sense of place.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Beyond the Tamar Valerie Pybus , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2021 24845102 2021 single work novel historical fiction

'Later all he could remember was the blood-red geranium on the window ledge. The vibrant flower found at every mine head. Superstitions long held of its magical power to keep the mine safe and the devil at bay. Well, it had not worked for Pa, had not protected him. The devil, in all his malevolent evil, had been there, to destroy the one person who had been the mainstay of Jonathon's life.

'1821 survivor, Frenchman Christian de Furneaux crawls onto the dubious sanctuary of a Cornish beach. He sets in motion a saga that will encompass the tin mines of Cornwall to, decades later, the tin mines of South Australia.

'His descendants, including protagonist Jonathon de Furneaux, endure the downturn of the tin and copper industries. They grapple with the emerging China clay trade. Unexpected deaths, missing children and alcoholism.

'Jonathon travels to North Wales learns about sheep husbandry and slate quarrying but following setbacks, the family decide to seek a future in South Australia. They quickly become embroiled in the ethos of their new country and the different religious beliefs, cultures, politics of the 1880's and early gold rush finds.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Troubled Waters Mary Jones , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2020 20869987 2020 single work novel 'TROUBLED WATERS is a murder mystery, set in the Channel Islands in the 1980's, with flashbacks to WW2 during the German occupation. The location is Longuey, a small (fictional) island off the coast of Guernsey. Teenager Robbie is caught up in a murder investigation, when he discovers a drowned body on his first day home from boarding school. The holiday island run and managed by his parents is descended on by police from the mainland. Their questioning probes island residents, hotel staff and guests, and day-trippers. As secrets from the past and present are gradually uncovered, Robbie faces uncomfortable truths within his own family, and realizes his idyllic island home will probably never be the same again.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Brief History of the Victorian Branch Society of Women Writers : 1970-1986 Dorothy Richards , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2020 20869924 2020 single work non-fiction 'A Brief History of the Victorian Branch Society of Women Writers documents a brief history of the Society from its inception in 1970 until 1986 and includes details of founding members and activities undertaken during the first sixteen years.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Little Green Frog Jack Beaumont , Harry Beaumont , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2020 20869880 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Jack and Harry Beaumont are young brothers, aged 8 and 6 years old, with a passion for writing and illustrating. They love reading books and thought they would have a go at writing their own. Jack came up with the idea for The Little Green Frog while slowly travelling on a canal boat down the River Nene in Northamptonshire, UK, counting dragonflies, damselflies and other wildlife spotted along the way. On returning to their home in Australia, Jack and Harry set about creating their book. Harry painstakingly used letterpress stamps to create the font and then painted sheets of paper, which were cut up, along with beautiful hand-marbled paper by Il Papiro in Melbourne, to create collages to illustrate Jack's words. The little green frog loves jumping. Follow him as he jumps from lily pad to lily pad. Where will he go? Will he reach his destination? The Little Green Frog is a book about resilience and not giving up. It's a perfect story for young children today. SELLING POINTS: The book is unique in that is has been written by children for children. Jack and Harry are brothers. They are aged 8 and 6 years old and they love reading, writing and illustrating books. The Little Green Frog is the first book to be published under the Little Green Olives imprint, an imprint of Green Olive Press, specially created for books written by children for children. The beautiful illustrations are mixed media collages, created by the younger brother using brightly painted paper cut into pieces, hand-marbled paper and tiny pieces of lace for the dragonfly's wings. The Little Green Frog is a charming story about resilience and never giving up. AUTHORS: Jack and Harry live in Melbourne. Most of the time they get on well with each other! They enjoy playing games, exploring the outdoors and writing and illustrating their own books. The Little Green Frog is their first book and they hope to write many more.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Motherhood Collective Angela Kelly , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2019 19666971 2019 single work non-fiction

'12 Powerful and Inspiring Stories from Mothers Around the World

'Angela Kelly loved being a mother.

'But she often felt defeated and out of her depth. Sensing that she’d missed some kind of maternal memo, she set out to connect with other women. She wanted to know one thing: How were they navigating the seemingly unnavigable waters of the Motherhood Strait?

'From post-World War 2 Greece and earthquake-ravaged El Salvador, to modern-day Singapore, Canada and Australia, The Motherhood Collective brings together diverse tales of devotion, heartache and ultimately, survival.

'Laced with warmth and authenticity, this book explores themes of politics, religion, mental health, domestic violence, immigration, same-sex marriage, disability and divorce.

'Inspirational, funny and poignant, these stories will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon The Urban Escapees Susan P. Ramage , Nettie Lodge (illustrator), Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2019 18570638 2019 single work picture book children's

'A family of possums’ lives and habitat are threatened by urban creep. What will happen to them? Where will they go?

'Can Louis, the boy who lives in the house at the top of the possums’ garden, save them before it’s too late?

'An enchanting story of the relationship between a wildlife-loving boy and a Brushtail possum family. The Urban Escapees is a powerful story of our times: about increasing urbanisation and its impact on the natural world.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Ben Dark and the Rogue Robot Rendezvous Rob Oliver , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2019 18570549 2019 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'Schoolboy Ben Dark is a 13 year old, A minus student and B plus athlete. He keeps a low profile at school, with his friend Mike, a nerdy academic and Amanda, who is aloof and athletic. He spends his time playing the ancient strategy board game Go with Mike and avoiding the unwanted attention of the school bully.

'Ben’s life is turned upside down when a bunch of robots attack his school and try to grab him. Ben is further surprised when his two friends spring into action to help him escape, albeit onto an orbiting Phloundar space ship – who Ben soon discovers are some of the nastiest beings in the galaxy. They escape for a second time to a nearby planet, and after a brief encounter with an alien dinosaur, a mysterious guide helps them onto a ship to the planet city of Civis Mondi, the centre of the galaxy’s government – the Federation.

'Ben soon begins to understand that he is a Pilostar – beings with rare skills that are highly valued. He can use his mind to control machines and to navigate a ship through wormholes in space. He also learns that his two friends are Guardians – Mike is from Alenthia, a planet that values art and academics, and Amanda from Spartia – a world of warriors. They were sent to Earth to protect him, and as a sort of punishment for the work of their fathers in accidentally creating the Killer robots (Earth is considered to be primitive by most other intelligent beings).

'For his own safety he joins his two friends at the Galactic Academy, the most prestigious educational institution in the galaxy. Ben struggles to keep up with the other students. Not only are they from worlds much more advanced that Earth, but many are physically stronger and more adaptable than humans. However, Ben manages to hold his own in martial arts and outsmarts his rivals in flight training.

'While some of the Federation fleet is away, the Phloundars send an armada to Civis Mondi. The Academy is asked to assist the depleted federation and the trio find themselves on a ship in the fleet. Much to Amanda’s disgust it is an automated rubbish collection vehicle aptly bringing up the rear of the fleet. The Phloundars are halted by the Federations show of power, but Ben expects a ruse. He navigates his two friends through a wormhole and they arrive at Mundrabilla -a desolate planet where the Federation mines the dark matter that powers its ships (and also dumps its garbage).

'Ben’s hunch proves to be right. The Phloundars use the robots to attack the base. Ben, Mike and Amanda must escape and warn the Federation. Blocked by a Phloundar Kill-a-lot ship, Ben must use his powers to escape.'

1 y separately published work icon Bolognese Days : The Dragon Brothers on an Adventure Down-under Fiona Mearon Long , Fiona Mearon Long (illustrator), Brighton : Green Olive Press , 2019 18150646 2019 single work picture book children's

'Bolognese Days is a whimsical tale of adventure and possibilities for children of all ages to enjoy.

'Join Rhys, Tomos and Hunter and their three friendly dragons on an adventure to a mysterious land with a big red rock.

'Find out what happens when they run out of their favourite food, Bolognese, and have to fend for themselves in a land full of strange animals.

'With a special "Can You See Me?" section to help your little one find and learn the names of Australian animals.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragon Brothers Fiona Mearon Long , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2018- 18570787 2018 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Quest for Green Gables Valerie Pybus , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2018 20869807 2018 single work autobiography

'Would you like to learn about magic?

'Discover it the way I did. A longed for adventure after reading Anne of Green Gables as a child. Travelling from Sydney, Australia through unknown destinations to Prince Edward Island in Nova Scotia.

'“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?”

'Anne Shirley’s words came true for me.

'Awaiting me was pure magic in a dusty mirror in a Green Gabled house.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Dragon Brothers : Let the Adventure Begin Fiona Mearon Long , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2018 18570737 2018 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Dragon Brothers: Let the adventure begin is the first in a series of whimsical tales of adventure and possibilities for children of all ages to enjoy. Join Rhys, Tomos and Hunter on their magical journey in a faraway land and find out what happens when they discover three mysterious eggs.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Australian Book Collectors : Some Noted Australian Book Collectors and​ Collections of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Charles Sidney Stitz (editor), Sydney : Green Olive Press , 2016 12661963 2016 reference criticism biography

Some noted Australian book collectors and collections of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

 

1 y separately published work icon The Man from Talalaivka : A Story of Love, Life and Loss from Ukraine Olga Chaplin , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2015 9024802 2015 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon The Spellcaster Chronicles Josephine Crnkovic , Isobel Crnkovic , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2014- 9395339 2014 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon The Scales of Time Josephine Crnkovic , Isobel Crnkovic , Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2014 9395390 2014 single work novel fantasy

'Lian Mage has run from slavery, and has been hiding in the caves above Ablit. Natalia (Tali) Overseer lives in Ablit with her little brother Marty, hiding their magical skills from those who would like magicians eradicated. When Lian and Tali meet, they realise that they have the same purpose: to make Ayurom again a land where magicians are welcomed and magic not feared. Their journey together to find help, and their quest for dragon scales, is full of adventure. The last showdown is with the Black Magician, Raconem, who is shot with an arrow from the bow called the Heart of Ayurom, Lian’s last link to his lost family.'

Source: Reading Time (http://readingtime.com.au/scales-time/). (Sighted: 16/3/2016)

1 y separately published work icon Wilhelmina Wombat Eilzabeth Ostor , Sarah Irwin (illustrator), Woollahra : Green Olive Press , 2014 7920869 2014 single work picture book children's

'One day, Simone's dad rescues a tiny baby wombat. Her dad and mum know how much work's involved, but Simone is confident she can rear the little creature herself. Simone is as good as her word and, as Wilhelmina grows and grows, the two become inseparable. Adventures follow involving the family cat, Wilhelmina mistaking Dad for Simone, with surprises all round, and flying in Dad's aeroplane. The time comes, though, when a tough decision has to be made - one that will change Wilhelmina's life and Simone's world. With the theme of caring and sharing, the story of Simone and Wilhelmina will bring tears of laughter, sadness, and ultimately joy.' (Publication summary)

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