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Carl Matt, even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl, waiting for a long time.

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Do You Dare fills a much-needed gap for engaging Australian historical fiction for boy readers aged 8 to 12. These fast-paced, adventure-driven stories effortlessly bring to life so many facets of our past. From popular author, James Moloney, comes this gripping story, set in early Brisbane about a boy trying to escape his past.

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When Dougy's sister Gracey is picked for the Sale athletics championships, not everybody in their small bush town is pleased. "Aborigines get special treatment," some of the angry white people say. The championships change everything for Gracey and trigger dramatic events in the town too: black and white relations reach explosion point.

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Dylan Kane has liked Kirsty for a long time, but he has only just found out the secret about her stepfather Ian that she and her brother Tim are keeping from everyone else in school. As Dylan is drawn into the maelstrom of emotion, he becomes determined to help get rid of Ian for good - no matter what it takes. For ages 14+. Australian author.

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Josh's life appears perfect - he does well at school, plays in a band, has a girlfriend, and a summer job. But his family is falling apart, since his older brother Michael, left without a word to the family. Josh comes across a clue to Michael's whereabouts and decides to take off and find him, without telling his parents.

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When Peter and his friend Anton discover that each has a family problem centering on his father, they help one another face the challenges in true swashbuckler style.

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Ben Fielding is the sixteen year old son of a conservative politician. He is a dreamer and an artist whose friendship with the wild spirited street kid, Jess, draws him inevitably into conflict with his father. Watching him, brooding and beckoning, is derelict Gwendolan House. There are stories within its walls, waiting for Ben to uncover.

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For Xavier McLachlan, rugby is life. Winning a 1st XV jersey means everything ... until he meets Nuala Magee. Has there ever been a a girl like her She's feisty, she's troubled, she's dangerous. What will his mates think Does he even care Everything looks different now. Xavier McLachlan is in love.

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A laugh-out-loud comedy about bad-hair days, a gorgeous boy, big bums, another gorgeous boy, and oldies with attitude. Rosie lives in the awful suburb of Prestwidge. Her grandfather's black Mercedes provides Rosie with a new job as a Black Taxi operator, and gets her involved in a jewellery heist. This book is for those aged 13 and above.

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This final episode of the Doomsday Rats series draws the adventure to a dramatic climax. The rats take on their arch enemy, Malig Tumora in a struggle to the death. Ages 10+.

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Berrin and the Rats return to battle against the evil of Malig Tumora. Berrin has heard of a special moth that feeds on the purple flowers that keep the grown-ups in Malig Tumora's power. Can Berrin and the Doomsday Rats find this precious moth before Malig Tumora discovers it and destroys their last hope Ages 8-13.

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Berrin has been one of only a handful of humans to escape the control of the evil Malig Tumora. But when Berrin emerges onto the creek bank after a scorpion-like cannon has flooded the tunnels, Malig Tumora's servants, the gruesome-looking Gadges, recapture him. This work is intended for ages 9-13.

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Sixteen-year-old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good looks named Tamlyn. But only heartache can come of this because Tamlyn is devoted to Nerigold and to little Lucien, her son. So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold's baby...

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In a futuristic city ruled by an evil scientific genius, the resistance group of children known as the Doomsday Rats might be the only hope of saving mankind. But the Rats must face the terrifying Fire drake - and a robotic scorpion that fires missiles from its tail. This work is intended for ages 8-13.

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Berrin lives in a futuristic world ruled by the evil Malig Tumora. In the storm-water drainage system beneath the city lives a group of children, who have formed a resistance group to fight Malig Tumora; they call themselves - the rats. Berrin is recruited to this resistance group. This work is intended for ages 8-13.

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When the Principal's prized rose garden was vandalised, Rex and his mate tony copped the blame. But it was a set up and Tony is "making enquiries". Rex's cousin Natalie is on the case as well... Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Younger Readers 1999.