Nancy Bevington Nancy Bevington i(A72294 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Stacey Casey and the Lost City Michael C. Madden , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2023 26515399 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Stacey Casey’s father is a terrible inventor. But now, despite years of failed inventions, he has created a functioning time machine. Well…kind of!

'Stacey Casey is a fun and adventurous middle grade series that will take kids on a wild ride into the past.

'Oliver is lost in time, now Stacey must find a way to save him without falling into a deadly trap or destroying the universe. With the help of an old man version of Oliver, the characters must travel back to 1964 to rescue him, and to stop an evil woman from stealing a powerful artifact and taking over the world. A dangerous quest that takes them to a place outside of all time and space. Stacey and her friends team up with the world’s most famous philosopher, Plato, to explore the lost city of Atlantis.

'Oh yes, and there’s the small problem of the dinosaur, Cooper, who they accidently kidnapped from the cretaceous period.

'How are they going to get him back to his mum?

'A thrilling adventure, or just another day in the Casey household?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Who's the Gang on Our Street? Susanne Gervay , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Big Sky Publishing , 2023 26380647 2023 single work picture book children's 'Who are smart, naughty, love playing tricks, flashy, very loud, but need lots of affection? What’s an Australian icon, millions of years old, fast and loves to rock and roll?   Another fun and fact filled book from one of Australia’s much-loved authors.' 

(Production summary)


 
1 y separately published work icon Mars Mission Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2023 26226871 2023 single work children's fiction children's science fiction 'The year is 2088. Eleven-year-old Nash now lives full-time on Misty Space Station with his father, Orson. His best friends on the holiday spaceship are Raj and KC.  When a distress signal is received on Misty Space Station from a colony of researchers and scientists living on Mars, Captain Malik decides to send an urgent supply mission.  Given the vast distance to Mars, the only way Nash, his brilliant father,  Orson, and the Space Kids can reach them in time is using an experimental technology: a powerful space cruiser that travels faster than any vehicle ever invented before.   Their courage, teamwork, and resourcefulness will be crucial if they have any hope of completing their daring supply and rescue mission' (Publication summary) 
 
1 y separately published work icon Stacey Casey and the Cheeky Outlaw Michael C. Madden , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2022 27612349 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Stacey Casey is a fun and adventurous middle grade series that will take kids on a wild ride into the past.

'On their journey, readers will discover surprising and sometimes hidden and fascinating historical facts. Stacey and her friend Oliver travel back in time where they encounter villains, heroes, tantalising mysteries and intriguing adventures that will keep kids guessing. The Stacey Casey series is a wonderful combination of time travel, friendship, courage, science, history and mystery all wrapped up in one

'Stacey, Oliver and Stacey’s dad are 100 million years in the past looking at dinosaurs. They are chased by a lightning claw and make an emergency jump back to 2022 to escape. Now they have two problems, a stow away baby cooperenis and a damaged time machine! To fix it they travel back in time again to the 1880s in Australia and find themselves faced with outlaws, explores and a mystery that could destroy the universe.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Blast Off! Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2022 24824209 2022 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'Get ready to blast off on a fun-filled, fast-paced adventure that’s out of this world! 

'It’s the inaugural Milky Way Space Race and teams from around the world converge on race host, Misty Space Station, to compete.  When billionaire inventor, Cooper Borgstein and his son, Finn, invite the Space Kids to race with them in their blaster ship, Ventura, it’s an opportunity too good to pass up. But when competitors take it too far and push the rules and each other to the limit, lives are put in danger. Things spiral out of control and its up to Nash and the other Space Kids to save the day.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Stacey Casey and the House That Time Remembered Michael C. Madden , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2022 23973036 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Stacey Casey is a fun and adventurous middle grade series that will take kids on a wild ride into the past.

' On their journey, readers will discover surprising and sometimes hidden and fascinating historical facts. Stacey and her friend Oliver travel back in time where they encounter villains, heroes, tantalising mysteries and intriguing adventures that will keep kids guessing. The Stacey Casey series is a wonderful combination of time travel, friendship, courage, science, history and mystery all wrapped up in one

'Stacey Casey’s father is a terrible inventor. But now, despite years of failed inventions, he has created a functioning time machine. Well…kind of! Instead of sending him back in time, he turns their entire house into a time machine, transporting everyone and everything in it. Stacey and her friend Oliver find themselves in 1965 faced with a series of extraordinary events. They find a bizarre artifact and encounter strange man who seems to know Stacey … but why is he chasing them? Who set the school on fire? And what’s with all the famous people they keep meeting? Can the friends solve the string of unanswered questions and find their way home?''  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon I Wonder Allison Paterson , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 21863580 2021 single work picture book children's 'The little wooden boat has been left behind in the sand dunes.
'Odd things pass it by, tumbling and floating into the ocean – a chip packet, a takeaway cup and a plastic bag.
'The little wooden boat wonders and worries ...
'Is it a forgotten thing? Is it just rubbish now? Will it ever find a home again?
'A powerful and timely tale of the small steps we can take to care for our world.' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Space Kids : Sabotage Aleesah Darlison , Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 21555769 2021 single work children's fiction children's 'Welcome to the world of Misty Space Station and intergalactic adventure! The Space Kids live far from Earth on Misty Space Station. While their parents are involved in maintaining the station and welcoming tourists, the kids get themselves into all sorts of hilarious and dangerous adventures. When eleven-year-old Nash arrives on Misty Space Station, he meets new friends, the Space Kids. But danger awaits the trio. It appears that someone is sabotaging Misty. Could it be grumpy Mr Nakimoto? Will they solve the mystery and save the space station? And, just who is their new friend Bingo Crafter?' (Publication summary)
 
2 y separately published work icon 10 Naughty Numbats Let's Count : 10 Naughty Numbats Grace Nolan , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2021 18430498 2021 single work picture book children's

'Counting to ten is exciting and fun with ten naughty numbats and their Aussie friends. The entertaining rhyming text and delightful illustrations introduce readers to the amazing world of numbers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Happiness is a Cloud Robert Vescio , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2020 18432129 2020 single work picture book children's

'Harry and his father and their dog, Jasper, spend a day together at the beach observing the ever-changing shapes of the cloud. Harry sees different shapes and gives each cloud an emotion. "That cloud is angry." "That cloud is happy." "That cloud is lonely." He watches as the clouds slowly drift across the sky and transform. Harry shows us that emotions are like clouds. They change shape and roll by. He feels overwhelmed with a feeling and watches it change and drift out of view. Some days are wonderful, filled with sunlight, inviting us to play outside. Other days are cloudy and stormy ... but the sun will always return to brighten our day!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 y separately published work icon 10 Lively Lorikeets Let's Subtract : 10 Lively Lorikeets; Ten Lively Lorikeets Grace Nolan , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2020 18430619 2020 single work picture book children's

'Come and learn the first steps in subtraction with the happy, larking lorikeets who are busy doing flying tricks. A vibrant, captivating tale told with the help of ten different native Australian birds.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 y separately published work icon 10 Bush Babies Let's Add : 10 Bush Babies Grace Nolan , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2020 18430564 2020 single work picture book children's 'A delightful counting adventure with adorable Aussie animals! Add!'
1 y separately published work icon One to Ten and Back Again Grace Nolan , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2020 18430465 2020 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Pirates of Tahiti : A Tale of Two Ships Alan Horsfield , Craiglie : EJH Talent Promotion , 2019 18736474 2019 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Before boarding the Sea Breeze for a leisurely cruise of the Tahitian Islands Hawkins is suddenly and strangely transported into another era - the days when pirates plundered the Spanish towns on the South American west coast and took refuge in Tahiti. How did he enter this world? Will he escape with his life? This is an exciting, surreal pirate story set in the South Pacific, with all its dangers, treason and dastardly deeds. And its colourful, if somewhat double-dealing characters.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Different Lucy Brader , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Redgum Book Club , 2019 18578307 2019 single work picture book children's

'Mia sees the world differently. Sometimes it's the food. Sometimes it's the smells, or even the sounds. Sometimes it all gets a bit scary. But no matter how different Mia is, or how different you are, we all have qualities and interests that are the same - everyone is equal! What are the differences that really make you - YOU? A glimpse into the world some children see and a gentle reminder to recognise and value the differences within us all.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Kisses in Your Heart Sonia Bestulic , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2019 15861740 2019 single work picture book children's

'A bright, beautiful and empowering story to inspire little people to use the strength of love within. 

'Inspired by the heart-warming bedtime routine with her own three young children, Sonia Bestulic not only honours the love between a parent and child; her book encourages the beautifully simple, yet strongly symbolic act of placing kisses in our children’s heart, to inspire bravery, courage and self-empowerment.

'This delightful story is a gift for parents and children alike.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon The Aussie ABC Christmas Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2018 14875176 2018 single work picture book children's

'Going to the beach, eating ice cream and having a barbeque are just some of the things that make an Aussie Christmas great. Explore the Australian way of celebrating Christmas whilst navigating each letter of the alphabet. With kangaroos, koalas, the opera house and the harbour bridge – learning the alphabet has never been so much fun!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Reece Give Me Some Peace! Sonia Bestulic , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Newport : Big Sky Publishing , 2018 14692136 2018 single work picture book children's

'Reece is a very cheeky, curious young boy who loves making NOISE. Today he’s making music. There are lots of interesting clangs, bangs and thumps coming from his room as his playing gets more and more vigorous.

'His mother’s requests for him to be quieter only seem to make him louder and louder. As his exuberance for his playing grows, so does his mother's exasperation!

'Will she ever get any peace?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Holly and the Crocodile Elaine Horsfield , Nancy Bevington (illustrator), Craiglie : Q EJH Talent Promotions Pty Ltd , 2016 9720680 2016 single work picture book children's
1 1 y separately published work icon A Grave Business Alan Horsfield , Craiglie : EJH Talent Promotion , 2016 9378573 2016 single work novel crime young adult

'A Grave Business is a humorous yet somewhat sinister and suspenseful mystery set against the backdrop of the New Orleans French Quarter prior to Hurricane Katrina, with its jazz culture and history of ‘dark’ religions and cemeteries.
Xav and Linc accidentally stumble upon a racket through misdirected emails and coded newspaper messages. Their investigations lead them into the dark world of cults, crypts and midnight escapades. The Neville brothers provide an unwelcome threat to their schemes.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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