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Any questions?

Gay, Marie-Louise2015PRC 3to4
Books, Manuscripts
Answers many of the questions the author receives from children on writing, including where she gets her ideas, how she learned to draw, and how many books she can write in one day.
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The Anzac billy

Saxby, Claire2019PRC Kto2
Books, Manuscripts
During World War I, Australian and New Zealand soldiers on the front were sent Christmas care packages in a tin billy. The Anzac Billy is the heartwarming story of a little boy packing a billy with all his fathers favourite things, added to by mum and grandma, even though he realises there is no ...
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Anzac biscuits

Cummings, Phil, 1957-2013PRC Kto2
Books, Manuscripts
Rachel is in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father is in the trenches, cold and afraid. When Rachel makes biscuits for her father, she adds the love, warmth and hope that he needs. This is a touching story of a family torn apart by war but brought together through the powerful simplicity of Anza...
List view record 224: Anzac girl : the war diaries of Alice Ross-KingList view anchor tag for record 224: Anzac girl : the war diaries of Alice Ross-King
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The ANZAC puppy

Millett, Peter2014PRC 3to4
Books, Manuscripts
This story is based on the true story of Freda, a dalmatian and the dog mascot of the NZ Rifles during World War 1. It's a simple story about the reality of war, hardship, friendship and love.
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The Anzac tree

Booth, Christina2017PRC 3to4
Books, Manuscripts
Inspired by the story of two soldiers who planted two trees on their farm before they headed to the Great War, the story of the Anzac Tree is one that looks at the lives of those left behind in times of war.
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Apollo : the powerful owl

Winch, Gordon, 1930-2014PRC Kto2
Books, Manuscripts
"Apollo the Powerful Owl decides to change his diet, but then his tummy growls and he feels sick and weak. Wilfred the Wise Old Owl gives him some sensible advice. When Apollo takes that advice, something wonderful happens. The magnificent Powerful Owl - Australia's largest owl - is now a threate...
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The apple tart of hope

Fitzgerald, Sarah Moore, 1965-2015PRC 7to9
Books, Manuscripts
Oscar Dunleavy, who used to make the world's most perfect apple tarts, is missing, presumed dead. No-one seems too surprised, except for Meg, his best friend, and his little brother Stevie. Surrounded by grief and confusion, Meg and Stevie are determined to find out what happened to Oscar, and to...
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The apprentice witch

Nicol, James2016Apprentice witch ; n1.PRC 5to6
Books, Manuscripts
Arianwyn has fluffed her witch's assessment. Awarded the dull bronze disc of an apprentice - to the glee of her arch-rival, mean girl Gimma - she's sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous mayor's favourite niece - and wo...
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