Granny Grommet and Me

Granny Grommet and Me
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760993450

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My granny and her friends go to the beach, and I come too. It looks like lots of fun. But I don t want to go in the water. There are strange things under the waves. A story that many young reluctant swimmers will identify with, Granny Grommet and Me is about the power of our elders to transform scary experiences into exciting ones. Watching Granny and her friends duck and dive and twist and turn, enjoying catching waves and revelling in the bracing and invigorating ocean spray, helps a junior grommet gain enough confidence to appreciate the wonders which lie beneath the surface of the water. The book was inspired by the real Granny Grommets, a group of surfing/boogie boarding ladies in Albany, Western Australia.

Nanna's Button Tin

Nanna's Button Tin
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763680966

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"Nanna's button tin is very special. It has buttons of all shapes and sizes and they all have a different story to tell. But today, one button in particular is needed. A button for Teddy"--

The Shark Caller

The Shark Caller
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0143780549

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Only a twin from a shark calling family can appease the ancestors and bring a community back together in this powerful and haunting story. Isabel is on a plane heading back to her island birthplace in Papua New Guinea. Izzy is looking forward to seeing her family again, but there’s another tragic reason for the trip. Izzy’s twin brother, Ray, died in a freak diving accident, and Izzy and her mum are taking his ashes home for traditional death ceremonies. After they arrive, Izzy realises things have changed since their last visit. Logging threatens the community’s way of life and sharks no longer answer the song of the shark callers. Izzy’s cousin Noah explains that the clan needs someone to undertake a traditional diving ritual. The person must be a twin from the shark calling lineage. The dive will be perilous. And Izzy is the last twin. Will she have the courage to attempt the dive? And what deep, dark secrets will the ocean reveal if she does?

Light Horse Boy

Light Horse Boy
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1925162478

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Brought to life by illustrations, historical photographs, and memorabilia, this cloth-bound book is made to look like a notebook from the periodIn 1914, Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement of the war to end all wars. But, they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline, and nothing will ever be the same again. A beautifully illustrated historical picture book about the fate of horses during World War I, this adventure goes behind the scenes with the great Australian and New Zealand Army Corps legends for an intimate look at their experience.

Banjo and Ruby Red

Banjo and Ruby Red
Author: Libby Gleeson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781760129651

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Banjo is an old farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. Can they ever be friends?

Hello from Nowhere

Hello from Nowhere
Author: Raewyn Caisley
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760897736

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Eve thought that living in the middle of nowhere was better than living anywhere else in the world . . . Only one thing made Eve sad. She hadn't seen Nan since they left the city long ago. Eve lives in a roadhouse in the middle of the Nullarbor and when her Nan visits one day, Eve shows her all the things that are special about where she lives. A moving celebration of the Australian outback and the special connection between grandparent and grandchild.

The Midwife's Apprentice

The Midwife's Apprentice
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 143
Release: 1995
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547722176

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In a small village in medieval England, a young homeless girl acquires a home and a new career when she becomes the apprentice to a sharp-tempered midwife.

The Everything Knots Book

The Everything Knots Book
Author: Randy Penn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2004-03-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1440522774

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Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Mr. Penn shows readers how to: Choose the right rope and knot for the job Tie knots safely and securely Create decorative knots for clothing and accessories Practice knot-tying through games and exercises Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.

Lighthouse Girl

Lighthouse Girl
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1921696575

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It's 1914. Fay can shoot a rabbit and make a mean nettle stew. She understands morse code and the semaphoric alphabet. She knows where the penguins nest and when the humpbacks migrate. But until she starts writing to a soldier named Charlie, she's never known friendship - and she's never had a friend to lose. This beautifully illustrated story for all ages combines the considerable talents of award-winning author, Dianne Wolfer, and first-time book illustrator, Brian Simmonds.

The Dog with Seven Names

The Dog with Seven Names
Author: Dianne Wolfer
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0143787462

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A tiny dog, the runt of the litter, is born on a remote cattle station. She shouldn't have survived, but when Elsie finds, names and loves her, the pup becomes a cherished companion. Life is perfect . until War arrives. With Japanese air raids moving closer, Elsie's family leaves the Pilbara for the south and safety. But the small dog has to stay behind. After travelling far from home with drovers and a flying doctor, she becomes a hospital dog and experiences the impact of war on north-western Australia. She witnesses wonderful and terrible things and gives courage to many different humans. But through all her adventures and many names, the little dog remembers Elsie, who girl who loved her best of all. Will she ever find her again?