Cirrus@Austlit

'A cryptic message and a mysterious photograph fall from a century-old box full of letters, papers and trinkets - an inheritance that sparks the unravelling of a tragedy kept hidden for a lifetime. Inspired by true lives and events, The Bus Ticket is a moving story of prosperity, love and innocence lost to war, lives forever changed by events a world away, a toll paid by past generations that those of today, one century on, are still trying to understand. Susan Walker's debut novel is fiction, but it adds significantly, and elegantly, to the historical narrative of Tasmania.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Jarrod really wants a pet. When he finds a mouse behind the bin in his garden, it looks as though his wish has been granted. But what will Mum say when she finds out?' (Publication summary)

'One puppy sits excitedly in a pet shop waiting for the perfect home. Will it be the twins, Milly and Max, or Joe who takes him home?' (Publication summary)

'Zara’s brother, Tai, wants to play. But Zara needs to do her homework. Can she find a solution to this problem?' (Publication summary)

'Alex, James and Mitch are hunting for lost coins in the sand. They’re hoping to find enough money to buy tickets to Lucky Land. They discover a real treasure in the sand. Will they use it to finally ride the Rad Roller, or will they do the right thing?' (Publication summary)

'Millie said, “Let’s paint portraits.”

'“Okay,” Zac said. He picked up a brush and spread his paper out on the grass. “There’s just one thing.”

'“Yes?” asked Millie.

'“What’s a portrait?”' (Publication summary)

'Amy is Grace's best friend. They share everything - their lunch, their pencils, their secrets. Then one day Lisa asks to join their game. Grace goes hot and cold. How can she cope? She doesn't want to play with Lisa. She only wants to play with Amy - her best friend Amy.' (Publication summary)

'Jack really wants a dog of his own, but his parents say no. When he sees an ad asking for a dog sitter for a week, he decides that this is his chance to show his parents how responsible he can be. But to Jack's surprise, the dog is big, very big. And that's just the first surprise! This book is for children of ages 6 years and above.' (Publication summary)