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Juno Jones, Mystery Writer (Juno Jones #2)

RRP: $12.99

Author: Kate Gordon, Drawings by Sandy Flett

Publisher: Yellow Brick Books | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Paperback | Pages: 96 | Size: 12.9 x 19.8 cm

DESCRIPTION: Muttonbird Bay Primary is once again under threat of closure, and Juno Jones is pretty sure the Alien Lizard Men are involved. But that’s not all ... Shy Vi is missing, Miss Tippett is acting VERY strangely, and everyone keeps turning to Juno Jones to solve the mysteries. And then, Perfect Paloma suddenly need’s Juno’s help ...

ISBN: 9780648492528

To solve these cases Juno Jones will need to be come a Mystery Writer! BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories (JUV019000)

SPECIAL OFFER 1: 10 PACK + MERCHANDISE

RRP: $129.90* | PACK ISBN: 978-0648492535
This special offer pack of Juno Jones Mystery Writer by CBCA longlisted author Kate Gordon (Girl Running, Boy Falling),

includes: 10 books, 1 x poster and 20 temporary Juno Jones tattoos.

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*Extra 5% discount when you order this pack before 30th September

(Not valid with any other offer)

SPECIAL OFFER 2

Juno Jones, Word Ninja: Juno Jones # 1

is also available separately.

MIXED PACK

RRP: $129.90* PACK ISBN: 978-0648492542

This special offer pack includes:

RRP: $12.99 ISBN: 9780994557094

x5 Juno Jones Mystery Writer x5 Juno Jones Word Ninja

x2 posters (one for each book) 20 temporary tattoos

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November 2019

Grave Tales: Queensland’s Great South West

RRP: $29.95 Author: Helen Goltz, Chris Adams | Publisher: Atlas Productions | Pages: 300 Release Date: 01/11/2019 | Format: Paperback | Size: 15.2 x 22.9 cm

DESCRIPTION: Ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events are captured in ‘Grave Tales: Queensland’s Great South West’. Visiting cemeteries from Ipswich to Charleville, ‘Grave Tales: Queensland’s Great South West’ tells the stories of everyday people who willingly or unwillingly, were participants in events that made local and national headlines. They may have lived in the same suburbs, streets, and even the same houses as exist now

in towns and cities along the way, and ﬁnished their days in cemeteries in

Queensland. These are tales of early settlement, unsolved murders, love lost,

mystery, tragedy, health epidemics, scandal and sacriﬁce. Grave Tales reveals

more than the headstone can ever convey by tracing the tumultuous journeys

that lead to these ﬁnal resting places.

ISBN: 9780994182210

BISAC: HISTORY /

Australia & New Zealand (HIS004000)

Number six in the awarded and popular Grave Tales series, this volume travels from Ipswich to Charleville.

Also Available in the Grave T a les Series

TITLE

ISBN

TITLE

ISBN

Grave Tales: Brisbane Vol.1 Grave Tales: Bruce Highway
9780995377684 9780994376244
Grave Tales: True Crime Grave Tales: Sydney Vol.1
9780987160577 9780994376220

9780995377646

Grave Tales: Great Ocean Road Country – Geelong to Port Fairy

The Silk Merchant of Sychar

RRP: $24.99 Author: Cindy Williams Publisher: Rhiza Press | Release Date: 10/11/2019 Format: Paperback | Pages: 264 | Size: 15.2 x 22.9 cm

DESCRIPTION: One woman, ﬁve husbands and the weary rabbi at the well

who knows everything she ever did. The day after they bury her husband Leah Marcellus loses her baby. A widow and childless, what man will want her now? Her father arranges a second

marriage—a proﬁtable business arrangement—sealed on Mount Gerizim, the

holy mountain where every true follower of Yahweh worships, but Leah’s heart belongs to another. Her passion only brings trouble - jealousy, murder and lies. Leah’s skill at the loom and the secrets of dye –the woad, the murex and madder—brings her renown among the Roman women of wealth. Yet death

ISBN: 9781925563788

and betrayal soon steal her security. In desperation, Leah sacriﬁces her peace of mind and risks everything

to protect her family. From the olive groves of Samaria to the bloodied sand of a Roman stadium to the exquisite silks brought from the East, The Silk Merchant of Sychar weaves colour into the biblical account of the woman at the well.

BISAC: FICTION / Christian / Biblical (FIC042090)

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November 2019

Baby’s Blessings

RRP: $12.95

Author: Lesléa Newman, Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Board Book | Pages: 12 | Size: 16.51 x 16.51 cm

DESCRIPTION: In this charming board book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby!

Blessings in our house abound, Newest is the wondrous sound, Of baby whom we hold so dear, Crying out with joy, “I’m here!”

ISBN: 9781541522145

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Jewish (JUV033020)

Whose Tail? (Whose Are These?)

RRP: $29.95

Author: Sue Tarsky, Illustrated by Michael Garton

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Hardback | Pages: 24 | Size: 22.86 x 22.86 cm

DESCRIPTION: Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect. Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.

ISBN: 9780807590454

BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals (JNF003000)

Whose Nose? (Whose Are These?)

RRP: $29.95

Author: Sue Tarsky, Illustrated by Michael Garton

DESCRIPTION: Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect. Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.

ISBN: 9780807590461

Also Available in the Whose are These? Series

TITLE

ISBN

Whose Ears? Whose Feet?
9780807590409 9780807590393

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November 2019

A Race Around the World

RRP: $29.95

Author: Caroline Starr Rose, Illustrated by Alexandra Bye

DESCRIPTION: In 1889, New York reporter Nellie Bly—inspired by Jules Verne’s book Around the World in 80 Days—began an around-the-world journey that she hoped to complete in less time. Her trip was sponsored by the newspaper that employed her, The World. Just hours after her ship set out across the Atlantic, the publisher of another New York publication, The Cosmopolitan magazine, put writer Elizabeth Bisland on a westbound train. Bisland was headed around the world in the opposite direction, thinking that she could beat Bly’s time. Only one woman could win the race, but both Bly and Bisland completed their journeys in record time and experienced unforgettable adventures.

ISBN: 9780807500101

Same Way Ben

RRP: $29.95

Author: Maryann Cocca-Lefﬂer, Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Lefﬂer

DESCRIPTION: Ben likes things the same way every day at school—he sits at the same table, eats the same lunch, and likes the daily class routine. But when his teacher leaves to have her baby and a substitute teacher comes and changes everything, Ben gets upset—he liked everything the way it was before! But Ben starts to think differently about change and realizes that doing things another way can be fun.

ISBN: 9780807572221

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings (JUV039050)

Imagination Vacation

RRP: $29.95

Author: Jami Gigot, Illustrated by Jami Gigot

DESCRIPTION: Sam has a very busy family. Mom works late, Dad’s projects pile up. Even Sam’s younger sister Marla is always doing something. Everyone in Sam’s family has their own idea of what the perfect vacation would look like. But there’s one thing they all agree on: they just can’t get away right now. So Sam comes up with a different kind of getaway. With a little planning, a few supplies, and a touch of

creativity, she ﬁnds that her family’s dream vacation wasn’t so far away

after all.

ISBN: 9780807536193

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play (JUV051000)

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November 2019

Blue Cat

RRP: $32.95 Author/Illustrator: Charlie Eve Ryan Publisher: StarBerry Books — Kane Press | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Hardback | Pages: 32 | Size: 23.49 x 23.49 cm

DESCRIPTION: A curious and playful young cat goes about its very cat-like day—purring, peeking, swatting, sneaking—when a sound in the distance sparks an exciting exploration. Get ready for a surprise, Blue Cat!

ISBN: 9781635921342

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats (JUV002050)

The Princess and the Peanut Allergy

RRP: $14.95

Author: Wendy McClure, Illustrated by Tammie Lyon

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Paperback | Pages: 32 | Size: 20.32 x 25.4 cm

DESCRIPTION: Regina has a huge, princess-themed, peanut-ﬁlled cake

planned for her birthday party, that is until she learns that her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy! In this introduction to food allergies, Regina learns how dangerous an allergic reaction can be, and how she can best help a friend stay safe. With dimensional and bright illustrations, this book perfectly depicts the importance of respecting a friend’s needs.

ISBN: 9780807566190

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries (JUV015020)

Eek, You Reek!

RRP: $34.95

Author: Jane Yolen, Stemple, Illustrated by Eugenia Nobat

Publisher: Millbrook Press | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Hardback | Pages: 32 | Size: 24.76 x 24.76 cm

DESCRIPTION: Readers will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foulsmelling creatures.

ISBN: 9781512482010

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November 2019

Always Looking Up

(She Made History)

RRP: $29.95

Author: Laura Gehl, Illustrated by Louise Pigott

DESCRIPTION: This empowering picture book biography tells the story of Nancy Grace Roman, the astronomer who overcame obstacles like weak eyesight and teachers who discouraged women from pursuing astronomy to lead the NASA team that built the Hubble Space Telescope. A testament to

women in scientiﬁc careers and a record of an important NASA milestone, this

story—more than anything—is a reminder to all of us: do what you love, and keep looking up.

ISBN: 9780807502969

BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women (JNF007120)

Ice Breaker (She Made History)

RRP: $29.95

Author: Rose Viña, Illustrated by Claire Almon

DESCRIPTION: In the 1930’s, only white ﬁgure skaters were allowed

in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn’t let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down color barriers through sheer determination and athletic skill. After skating in ice shows across the nation and helping coach and develop the talents of several Olympic champions,

Mabel became the ﬁrst African-American woman to be inducted into the U.S.

Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

ISBN: 9780807534960

BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / African American (JNF018010)

Mr. Tempkin Climbs a Tree

Format: Hardback | ISBN: 9781541521735 | RRP: $32.95 Format: Paperback | ISBN: 9781541521742 | RRP: $14.95

Author: Cary Fagan, Illustrated by Carles Arbat

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Pages: 32 | Size: 26.98 x 22.54 cm

DESCRIPTION: When elderly Mr. Tempkin’s plan to thwart the squirrels that have been raiding his birdfeeder goes awry, his friend and neighbor, Marky, learns how special a friendship can be

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November 2019

ISBN: 9781939547583

Hello

RRP: $32.95 Author/Illustrator: Aiko Ikegami Publisher: Creston Books | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Hardback | Pages: 34 | Size: 20.32 x 25.4 cm

DESCRIPTION: Some stories don’t need words to make their meaning clear — and some friendships can transcend barriers. A wordless picture book shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies.

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play (JUV051000)

ISBN: 9780807545973

Little Red Rhyming Hood

RRP: $29.95

Author: Sue Fliess, Illustrated by Petros Bouloubasis

DESCRIPTION: Because Little Red only speaks in verse, it’s tough for her to make friends. The schoolyard bully, Big Brad Wolf, is always picking on

her. One day, her grandma shows her a ﬂyer for a poetry contest, and Little Red thinks it could be her big

chance to make a friend. But on the day of the contest, Big Brad Wolf sneaks up on Little Red and scares the rhyme right out of her—and into him! How will they rhyme their way out of this dilemma?

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations (JUV012040)

ISBN: 9781635921304

Trucks Zooming By

RRP: $32.95

Author: Pamela Jane, Illustrated by Barry Gott

Publisher: StarBerry Books — Kane Press | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Hardback | Pages: 32 | Size: 27.94 x 21.59 cm

DESCRIPTION: A young girl dreams of being a truck driver—just like her mom and dad! On one special day, she joins them and gets to see all different kinds of trucks zooming by!

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Cars & Trucks (JUV041030)

ISBN: 9780807505700

The Bar Mitzvah Boys

RRP: $29.95

Author: Myron Uhlberg, Illustrated by Carolyn Arcabascio

DESCRIPTION: Grandpa was never bar mitzvahed; it was wartime, and life was

difﬁcult. It’s been a regret his whole life. Many years later, it’s his grandson’s time

to go through the Jewish ritual of coming of age. The father suggests that they be bar mitzvahed together. They study together, recite together, and celebrate together.

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November 2019

In the Jerusalem Forest

Format: Hardback | ISBN: 9781541534728 | RRP: $32.95 Format: Paperback | ISBN: 9781541534735 | RRP: $14.95

Author: Devora Busheri, Illustrated by Noa Kelner

Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Pages: 32 | Size: 24.76 x 24.76 cm

DESCRIPTION: A child and her mother take a walk in the forest near

Jerusalem, gazing at their reﬂections in a rippling pond and appreciating their

time together. Inspired by the poem “The Pond” by Hayim Nahman Bialik. BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Jewish (JUV033020)

Mr Leap Frog Saves the World

RRP: $17.99 Author: Neville Gallagher Publisher: Morris Publishing Australia | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Paperback | Pages: 160 | Size: 12.7 x 16 cm

DESCRIPTION: Mr Leap Frog Saves the World is a fantasy story of a quest by two animals to save the world from an evil toad who is trying to take it over and create chaos. Many other animals help along the way. Its theme is that by working together we can overcome evil.

ISBN: 9780987635358

BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic (JUV037000)

Horatio Haha and the wee-wee of Fiﬁ

RRP: $14.95

Author: Cameron Semmens, Illustrated by Stuart Horner

Publisher: Crooked Nose Wisdom | Release Date: 01/11/2019 Format: Paperback | Pages: 28 | Size: 20.3 x 20.3 cm

DESCRIPTION: HUMOUR WARNING: this story is about boo-boos and poo-poos! It gets messy and funny! Follow Horatio Haha on his crazy,