7-9 Booklist by Title - Full When using this booklist, please be aware of the need for guidance to ensure students select texts considered appropriate for their age, interest and maturity levels. This title also appears on the 5-6 booklist. This title is usually read by students in years 9, 10 and above. PRC Title/Author Publisher Year ISBN Annotations 825 10 little insects Wilkins Farago Pty 2012 9780987109910 10 intelligent insects, each with something to hide, are invited to a Cali, Davide & Pianina, V (ill) Ltd secluded island for the weekend. One by one, unusual things start to happen and they begin tracking a murderer. 5891 100 things to know about science Usborne Publishing 2015 9781409582182 Find out about familiar and less familiar topics, from the Earth's Frith, Alex & Lacey, Minna & Martin, Jerome Ltd magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. Lots of facts and & Melmoth, Jonathan colourful infographics cover one hundred science topics. 87206 101 ways to save the earth Frances Lincoln 2008 9781845079246 This book deals with the fragility of our planet's ecosystem. Topics Bellamy, David & Dann, Penny (ill) include household recycling, earth-friendly shopping tips, biodegradable products and links for further information. 4983 1836 Do you dare: Fighting bones Penguin Books 2014 9780143307556 In 1836, Irish brothers, Danny and Declan Sheehan, are inmates at Laguna, Sofie Australia Tasmania's Point Puer prison for convict boys. When tragedy strikes and the prison bully is on the rampage, escape is the brothers only chance to survive. 7080 1854 Do you dare: Eureka boys Puffin Australia 2015 9780143308454 Henry lives with his father and sister on the Victorian goldfields. Still Matthews, Penny mourning the loss of his mother and baby brother, Henry helps his father mine their claim, hoping to strike it rich. But they can't afford a mining licence so are at the mercy of corrupt police. When Henry meets a new friend, he enters a world of politics, riots and rebellion that will lead him to Eureka Stockade, one of the defining moments in Australian history. 2/10/16 9:06 AM 7-9 Booklist by Title - Full Page 1 of 298 PRC Title/Author Publisher Year ISBN Annotations 2548 1914 Scholastic Australia 2014 9781743622476 Louis and Thomas are on holiday in Sarajevo, enjoying the privileges of Masson, Sophie life in a diplomat's family. But, when a bomb explodes and the heir to the Austrian Empire is assassinated, Europe descends into war. Louis travels to the front as a war correspondent. In northern France, he witnesses the war's first battles and the beginning of trench warfare. Louis' friends join the war effort too, with and against each other. 6358 1915 Scholastic Australia 2015 9781743622483 When Australia supported Britain in its fight against Germany, young Murphy, Sally teacher Stan Moore was one of the first to join up, swapping the classroom for adventure in Europe. But the 11th Battalion was sent, with the newly formed Anzac Corp, to Gallipoli where Stan confronted the hard lessons of war. The conditions were dismal and death was everywhere. So, too, were times of humour and bravery. 2943 1915 Do you dare: Jimmy's war Penguin Books 2015 9780143308027 Jimmy's Dad died two years ago and older brother Arthur is in Egypt Clark, Sherryl Australia preparing enthusiastically for battle. Twelve year old Jimmy is now the man of the house. As Mum's health is fragile, Jimmy is forced to leave school and become the breadwinner, scraping together barely enough to cover minimal food and the rent. When Arthur returns, badly injured, Jimmy's life gets even harder, although there's still time for football. 1 20,000 leagues under the sea Scholastic US 1990 9780590451796 The classic tale of an expedition to destroy a terrifying sea monster that Verne, Jules becomes an undersea mission. It involves a visit to the sunken city of Atlantis in a giant submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. 17400 31 ways to change the world Walker Books 2010 9781406327809 An entertaining, colourful book containing scrapbook style images, Taylor, Tanis illustrations and bits of information you would normally not even think about. We are reminded that change happens when we work together to make small changes. A great book to encourage children to get involved and make a difference. 18364 43 Bin Street Orchard Books 2005 9781843627258 Kiko and Nattie are flies whose job it is to clean up after humans. When Michael, Livi their house is occupied by Mrs Spick who has dangerous amounts of fly spray, they become flies with a mission. 379 45 & 47 Stella Street and everything that Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd 2000 9781865080901 The families and friends who live in Stella Street lead fascinating lives. happened Honey, Elizabeth 14780 60 classic Australian poems Random House 2009 9781741664140 Australian poets have a wonderful way with words and their poems Cheng, Christopher (ed) & Rogers, Gregory Australia Pty Ltd bring to life the iconic Aussie characters and unforgettable landscapes (ill) that are part of our Australian heritage. This is a collection of ballads and poems by some familiar, and not so familiar, poets, accompanied by attractive pen and ink sketches. Includes an index of poets and first lines, as well as interesting notes about the writers. 2/10/16 9:06 AM 7-9 Booklist by Title - Full Page 2 of 298 PRC Title/Author Publisher Year ISBN Annotations 15591 68 teeth Penguin 2005 9780143301912 Jack is fishing when he attracts something much bigger than Moloney, James barramundi. A crocodile has entered the river on his family's property and it's hungry. 33477 9/11 report, The: a graphic adaptation Hill & Wang 2006 9780809057399 The United States was completely unprepared for the shocking act of Jacobson, Sid & Colon, Ernie (ill) terrorism when hijacked planes flew into New York's twin towers on 11 September 2001. This ia a graphic representation of The 9/11 Report, which gives the background to the attack and analyses the response of the federal agencies involved. 1700 A is for Australia Walker Books 2015 9781922179760 From Bondi Beach to Rottnest Island, travel around Australia and Lessac, Frane uncover many exciting facts. A Tale of Fontania series NEW SERIES Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge 2016 books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice Various books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. 7917 A-Z of convicts in Van Diemen's Land Text Publishing Co 2014 9781922079343 In the first half of the nineteenth century, seventy-three thousand Barnard, Simon convicts were transported to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. This is an enthralling journey through the personal histories and daily lives of the men, women and children who played a vital role in the building of the settlements, as well as the running of the newly established colony. A-Z of Inventions and Inventors series Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge Stoyles, Pennie & Pentland, Peter books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. A-Z of scientific discoveries series Provides lots of facts and photographs about important scientific Stoyles, Pennie & Mulvany, Christine discoveries. Any two titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen. 14931 ABC book of Australian poetry, The HarperCollins 2010 9780733320194 A rich variety of poems from classic favourites by Banjo Paterson, Hathorn, Libby (comp) & Allen, Cassandra Australia Henry Lawson and C J Dennis, to contemporary works by Libby (ill) Hathorn, Max Fatchen and Steven Herrick. 2/10/16 9:06 AM 7-9 Booklist by Title - Full Page 3 of 298 PRC Title/Author Publisher Year ISBN Annotations 16047 About a girl Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd 2010 9781742371443 Anna is afraid she must be unlovable until she meets Flynn. Together, Horniman, Joanne the girls swim, eat banana cake, laugh and love. Some days, Flynn is unreachable. On other days, she's at Anna's door. When Anna discovers Flynn's secret, she wonders if she knows her at all. Includes mature themes. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 15263 Across the line Dragonwick 2006 9780977522453 Casey doesn't know whether he has stumbled across an alternate Garnsworthy, Penny Publishing reality during his rugby league match, or if he has lost his mind completely. A story about sport, science and families. 15540 Across the wall Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd 2005 9781741147018 A collection of thirteen short stories providing an eclectic mix of Garth Nix, Garth Nix's writing spanning several years. Included are an Old Kingdom story, an Arthurian legend, a war story, a western, a traditional tale with a twist and a very funny, choose-your-own-adventure spoof.