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Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (5 hr., 30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
Moana has loved on the island of Motunui her whole life, just like her parents before her and their parents before them. She loves the community in her happy village, from the farmers growing plentiful crops, to the talented basket weavers, to the fishermen filling their nets in the lagoon. As daughter of the chief, Moana knows that one day the village and all its inhabitants will be her responsibility. This is a bit daunting, particularly as a piece...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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Meet the Rabinovitches: mischievous Yakov, bubbly Nomi, rebellious Miriam, solemn Shlomo, and seven more! Papa is a rabbi and their days are full of intriguing Jewish rituals and lots of adventures in 1920s Poland. But the biggest adventure of all is when big sister Adina is told she is to be married at the age of fifteen-to someone she has never met. Originally published in Australia.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Nani has always dreamed of being a princess. When a real Hawaiian princess comes to her hometown of Hilo, Nani dresses in her best clothes. But as she watches Princess Luka, who has come to save the town from a volcanic lava flow, Nani learns that there is more to being a princess than fine clothes. This incredible story of kindness and generosity is based on the historical events of the 1880-1881 eruption of Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawai'i and...
5) Lucky Thamu
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English
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"Strong storylines and unique cultural insights make these books successful additions to the Waarda series." -Junior Bookseller+Publisher
6) Esty's Gold
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English
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Esty Maher's family is uprooted and torn apart during the Irish potato famine - 'the Hunger'. Esty is sent into service, but dreams of going to Australia to find gold, and manages to get assisted passage for her family and friends. However, when they reach Ballarat, her dream and hard work nearly turn to dust in the midst of scavenging and rebellion - but thanks to their self-reliance and ingenuity, the Mahers family turns up trumps.
7) Hell Bound
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English
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Alwyn Pretorius is a Year 8 student and South African immigrant trying to find his feet in a Brisbane state high school. He is devastated when he gets news that his father has been killed while finalizing a business transaction in South Africa. Alwyn and his family fly back to South Africa for the funeral. Like many immigrants, he inhabits two worlds. Facebook keeps him in touch with his Australian friends, while he has to face situations that can...
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Gutsy girls and strong women make up the diverse and appealing crew of a pirate ship that battles intrigue and deadly monsters in an action-filled fantasy adventure.
"Combine a pirate adventure of mythic proportions, a uniquely charming cast of characters, and a vivid new fantasy world, and you get Lintang and the Pirate Queen. Magical, inventive, and positively unforgettable." —Marissa Meyer, best-selling author of The...
"Combine a pirate adventure of mythic proportions, a uniquely charming cast of characters, and a vivid new fantasy world, and you get Lintang and the Pirate Queen. Magical, inventive, and positively unforgettable." —Marissa Meyer, best-selling author of The...
9) 52 Mondays
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English
Description
We're going to look everywhere,' said Anna.
And, they did.
When Anna sets out to find the doll of her dreams, her two younger sisters are eager to help. But, it's not easy. This is 1960s Australia and there's no computer or internet yet. This is a time, when teachers still write with chalk, cars have no seatbelts, and Mr. Whippy sells ice-cream cones for half a penny.
Anna and her sisters fill their days with fun, mischief and adventure - like...
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English
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A story about using creativity to beautify where you live, featuring nontraditional and street art–inspired illustrations On a small island, in a gigantic sea, lives Ari. Ari longs for the large ships to stop at his island, he longs to see remarkable things and to have interesting friends. On a small island, in a gigantic sea, Ari has an idea. A dazzling idea. An irresistible idea. A beautiful story about using your creativity to enhance the place...
11) Bridie's Fire
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English
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This sweeping historical novel for young adults documents the adventures of Bridie, an orphaned Irish teenager who escapes the potato famine that claimed the lives of her parents and baby brother. Independent and stubborn, Bridie makes a new life for herself in the rough-and-tumble world of Australia during the nineteenth-century gold rush. Her adventures with miners, other migrants, and even a traveling theater troupe paint a vivid picture of early...
12) Lighthouse Girl
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English
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At the outbreak of World War I, Fay's isolated life on bleak, windswept Breaksea Island takes a dramatic turn. As a lighthouse keeper's daughter, Fay knows semaphore and Morse code and responds when the soldiers on the ships signal to her. Soon, the soldiers are semaphoring messages for their loved ones, which Fay then telegraphs on their behalf. Although they never meet, Fay eventually becomes friends with one young soldier who has no family. After...
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Australia is big, but so is Mr. Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything, and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr. Chicken organize his hectic itinerary. This book is dedicated to the many children, teachers, and librarians Leigh Hobbs met as the 2016-2017 Australian Children's Laureate.
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English
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This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan. Two stories feature Lilli and her magical companion, Shadow. The next two stories are about Annie, who learns how important ingenuity and strong family ties are when living in the remote community of Useless Loop. Drawing on the authors' own experiences, these charming tales are illustrated with...
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Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun racing tires, telling stories, and discovering the secret places Dada Kean knows about. A beautifully illustrated Aboriginal book, this entertaining modern-day fable underscores the importance of family and caring for the environment.
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A pearl button from Mama's wedding glove starts Angelina's yesterday collection. Soon everyone in her big multicultural family has a memory to share and a special keepsake to give her."What will you do with them?" asks Mama.A school dress-up parade for Pioneers Day gives Angelina a wonderful idea of what to do with her yesterday things. A warm-hearted story about family connections
17) Brumbies
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English
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When city girl Louise moves to the country, she discovers the mountain brumbies are to be killed for pet food. She and Ben, a local farm boy, determine to save as many of the wild horses as they can. Despite opposition, they arrange a muster, but nothing goes according to plan. Following in the hoof-prints of "The Silver Brumby" and "The Man from Snowy River", this horse-packed adventure encounters challenges through some of the toughest territory...
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Taming a wild horse is no easy task, as Ben and Louise soon discover. Their progress is slowed by a runaway horse and a desperate search through the park for two lost hikers. Concern for an injured brumby adds to the complications. Follow the wild twists and turns of the Best Selling sequel Brumbies adventure, as Ben and Louise explore the High Country of Australia in winter and learn what it means to break in a brumby.
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Ben's family farm, including Ben's horses, must be sold. Louise's family is moving overseas for her father's work. Meanwhile brumbies are being shot and the friends discover an orphan foal. While training Brandy for the mountain country race, Ben discovers illegal logging in the park. Once again Ben and Louise must fight to save the wild brumbies, their horses, and their dreams.
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English
Description
Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too. This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan. These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond.
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